User manual

The unit scans all available DAB+ radio stations and »
broadcasts the first available station.
Program DAB+ radio stations manually
1 Tune to a DAB+ radio station.
2 Press SET TIME/AUTO SCAN to activate the program mode.
3 Press TUNING - /TUNING + to select a number.
4 Press SET TIME/AUTO SCAN to confirm.
5 Repeat the above steps to program other stations.
Note
To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its •
place.
Listen to a preset DAB+ radio station
1 In DAB+ mode, press TUNING - /TUNING + to select a
DAB+ radio station.
2 Press OK/ to confirm.
Note
If there is no DAB+ radio station available, steps mentioned above •
is invalid.
Show DAB+ information
1 During listening to DAB+ radio, press INFO repeatedly to
scroll through the following information (if available):
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) »
Signal strength »
Program type (PTY) »
Ensemble Name »
Channel and frequency »
Signal error rate »
Bit rate and audio status »
Date »
Perform more functions through DAB+ menu
1 In DAB+ mode, press and hold MENU to enter the DAB+
menu.
2 Press TUNING - /TUNING + to select:
• [MANUAL] (tune manually)
• [SCAN] (tune automatically)
• [DRC] (dynamic range control)
• [TUNERRST] (tuner reset)
• [VERSION] (display software version)
3 If you select [DRC], press OK/ to confirm, and then press
TUNING -
/TUNING + to select:
• [DRC 0]: Dynamic Range Control is switched off.
• [DRC 1/2]: Dynamic Range Control is set to half normal
level.
• [DRC 1]: Dynamic Range Control is switched on; the
default setting recommended for noisy environment.
4 Press OK/ to confirm.
To reset the tuner:
1 Follow steps 1-2 above to select [TUNERRST].
2 Press OK/ to confirm, and then press TUNING - /
TUNING +
to select:
• [NO]: Cancel.
• [YES]: Reset the tuner.
3 Press OK/ to confirm.
Note
If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, the menu exits. •
Tip
Dynamic range control (DRC) adds or removes a degree of •
compensation for the differences in the dynamic range between
radio stations.
Listen to FM radio
Tune to a radio station
Tip
Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR or other •
radiation source.
For optimal reception, do not place iPod/iPhone into the dock when
•
you listen to the radio.
Note
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the •
antenna.
1 Press FM/DAB to select FM tuner.
2 Press and hold TUNING - /TUNING + for more than 2
seconds.
The radio tunes to a station with strong reception »
automatically.
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
To tune to a weak station, press • TUNING -
/TUNING
+
repeatedly until you find optimal reception.
Program radio stations automatically
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.
1 In the tuner mode, press and hold SET TIME/AUTO SCAN for
more than 2 seconds to activate automatic program mode.
The unit starts to search for radio stations. »
All available stations are programmed in the order of »
waveband reception strength.
The first programmed radio station is broadcast automatically. »
Program FM radio stations manually
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press SET TIME/AUTO SCAN to activate the program mode.
3 Press TUNING - /TUNING + to select a number.
4 Press SET TIME/AUTO SCAN to confirm.
5 Repeat the above steps to program other stations.
Tip
To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its •
place.
Listen to a preset radio station
1 In tuner mode, press PRESET + /PRESET - to select a
preset number.
Show RDS information
RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to
show additional information. If you tune to a RDS station, the station
name is displayed.
1 Tune to a RDS station.
2 Press INFO repeatedly to scroll through the following
information (if available):
Station name »
Radio text messages »
Program type such as [NEWS] (news(, [SPORT] (sport), »
[POP M] (pop music)...
Frequency »
6 Other features
Set the alarm timer
You can set two alarms which go off at different time.
1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. (See “Get started -
Set time and date”.)
2 Press and hold AL1 or AL2 for 2 seconds.
The [AL1] or [AL2] icon and the hour digits begin to blink. »
3 Press TUNING - /TUNING + to set the hour.
4 Press AL1 or AL2 to confirm.
The [AL1] or [AL2] icon and the minute digits begin to blink. »
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minute.
6 Repeat steps 3-4 to select whether to ring alarm the whole
week, on weekdays, or at weekend.
7 Repeat steps 3-4 to select an alarm sound source: Buzzer,
iPhone, FM, or DAB+.
8 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the alarm volume.
Turn on/off the alarm timer
Note
Ensure that you already set the alarms successfully. •
1 Press AL1/AL2 to turn on or off the alarm timer.
If the alarm timer is turned on, the alarm icon appears. »
If the alarm timer is turned off, the alarm icon disappears. »
Repeat alarm
1 When the alarm rings, press REP AL/BRIGHTNESS.
The alarm repeats ringing minutes later. »
Tip
You can press • TUNING - /TUNING + to adjust interval (5-30
minutes) to repeat alarm.
Stop alarm ring
1 When the alarm rings, press the corresponding AL1 or AL2.
The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain. »
View the alarm settings
1 Press AL1 or AL2.
Set the sleep timer
This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time.
1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in
minutes).
When the sleep timer is activated, the display shows »
.
To deactivate sleep timer
1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off) is displayed.
When the sleep timer is deactivated, »
disappears on the
display.
Adjust display brightness
1 Press REP AL/BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to select different
levels of display brightness.
7 Adjust sound
Adjust volume level
1 During play, press + VOL - to increase/decrease the volume
level.
Select a preset sound effect
1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to select:
• [POP] (pop)
• [CLASSIC] (classic)
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
• [FLAT] (flat)
• [ROCK] (rock)
Enhance bass
1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
If DBB is activated, [DBB] is displayed. »
8 Product information
Note
Product information is subject to change without prior notice. •
Specifications
Amplifier
Rated Output Power 2 x 5 W RMS
Frequency Response 20 -20000 Hz, -3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >67 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion <1%
Aux Input (MP3 link) 0.5 V RMS 20 kohm
Tuner (FM)
Tuning range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuning grid 50 KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
<22 dBu
<43 dBu
Search Selectivity >28 dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion <2%
Signal to Noise Ratio >55 dB
Tuner (DAB+)
DAB+ tuning range 174.92 - 239.20 MHz
General information
AC power (Power adaptor) Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.7A;
Output: 9.0V
1.9A; Brand
name: Philips; Model No.: AS190-
090-BM19
Operation Power
Consumption 15 W
Standby Power Consumption <1 W
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D) 280 x 82 x 170 mm
Weight
- Main Unit 1.09 kg
9 Troubleshooting
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus. •
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the
following points before requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.philips.com/welcome). When
you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model
number and serial number are available.
No power
Ensure that the AC power plug of the unit is connected •
properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet. •
Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. •
No sound
Adjust the volume. •
No response from the unit
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the •
unit again.
Poor radio reception
Increase the distance between the unit and your TV or VCR. •
Fully extend the FM antenna. •
Timer does not work
Set the clock correctly. •
Switch on the timer. •
Clock/timer setting erased
Power has been interrupted or the power plug has been •
disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer. •
Notes
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