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1 Important Safety 2 Your Docking Entertainment System Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 3 Get started Install batteries to the main unit Prepare the remote control Connect power Set time and date Turn on 4 Play Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad Play from an external device Adjust sound 5 Listen to radio Listen to DAB+ radio Listen to FM radio 6 Other features Set the alarm timer Set the sleep timer Adjust display brightness 7 Product information
1 Important Safety g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. i Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. j Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). q Where the plug of the Direct Plugin Adapter is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. • Never lubricate any part of this apparatus. • Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment.
Overview of the main unit p a o FM ANTENNA MP3 -LINK DC IN 9V 1.9A b n m l k VOL SET TIME AUTO SCAN SLEEP c PRESET MENU TUNING TUNING SOURCE PRESET VOL j ALARM 1 R E PE AT A L A R M BRIGHTNESS CONTROL i ALARM 2 d e f g h a DC IN • Connect power. b DOCK for iPod/iPhone/iPad • Load an iPod/iPhone/iPad. c PRESET +/• Select a preset radio station. • Navigate through iPod/iPhone/iPad menu. • Adjust time. d TUNING +/- / • Tune to a radio station. • Skip to the previous/next audio file.
Overview of the remote control English i ALARM 1/ALARM 2 • Set alarm timer. • View alarm settings. • Activate/deactivate alarm timer. j • • Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. Deactivate sleep timer. k SET TIME/AUTO SCAN/ • Set time and date. • Store radio stations automatically/ manually. a b c d l SLEEP • Set sleep timer. e m VOL + /VOL • Adjust volume. f n MENU/ • Access iPod/iPhone/iPad/DAB+ menu. o FM antenna • Improve FM reception. p MP3-LINK • Connect an external audio device.
d TUNING +/- / • Skip to previous/next audio file. • Search within an audio file. • Tune to a radio station. • Adjust time. e OK/ • Start/pause play. • Confirm a selection. f Source selection keys: (FM/DAB, MP3 LINK, and DOCK) • Select a source: FM/DAB+ tuner, MP3 link, or iPod/iPhone/iPad. g SET TIME/AUTO SCAN • Set the time and date. • Store radio stations automatically/ manually. h REP AL/BRIGHTNESS • Adjust display brightness. • Repeat alarm. i DBB • Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement.
Caution 1 2 Open the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment. Insert 2 x AA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. English 3 Get started • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. Prepare the remote control Caution • Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire.
Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power • • • voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or underside of the unit. Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the power adapter, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. Before connecting the power adapter, ensure that you have completed all other connections. Use the supplied power adapter only. 3 Press SET TIME to confirm. » [24H] or [12H] begins to blink. 4 Press / or hour format.
2 Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone/iPad through this unit. Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad The unit supports the following iPod, iPhone and iPad models: Made for. • iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) • iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation) • iPod mini • iPhone 4 • iPhone 3GS • iPhone 3G • iPhone • iPad Listen to the iPod/iPhone/iPad 1 Press DOCK on the remote control to select iPod/iPhone/iPad source. • To pause/resume play, press OK/ .
Adjust sound 5 Listen to radio During play, you can adjust volume and select sound effects: Function To increase/decrease volume Action Press VOL +/-. Press DBB. To turn on/off dynamic bass enhancement To select a preset sound effect: Press DSC repeatedly. [FLAT] (flat), [ROCK] (rock), [JAZZ] (jazz), [CLASSIC] (classic), or [POP] (pop) Note • Keep the unit away from other electronic devices to avoid radio interference.
Repeat the above steps to store other DAB+ stations. Note • To remove a pre-stored DAB+ radio station, store another station in its place. Listen to a preset DAB+ radio station 1 In DAB+ mode, press / repeatedly to select a DAB+ radio station. 2 Press OK to confirm. Note 2 Press OK to confirm. » A channel and its frequency appear on the display. 3 Press / repeatedly to tune to a DAB+ radio station. English 5 4 Press OK to confirm. [DRC] (Dynamic Range Control) • [DRC 0]: No compensation applied.
Listen to FM radio Listen to a preset FM radio station Tune to FM radio stations In FM tuner mode, press PRESET +/repeatedly to select a preset number. 1 2 Select stereo/mono broadcast 3 Press FM/DAB to select FM tuner. Press and hold TUNING +/- for 2 seconds. » The unit tunes to an FM radio station with strong reception automatically. Repeat step 2 to tune to more FM stations. • To tune to a weak station, press TUNING +/- repeatedly until you find optimal reception.
Set the alarm timer You can set two alarms to ring at different time. Repeat alarm When alarm rings, press REPEAT ALARM. » The alarm repeats ringing minutes later. English 6 Other features Tip • You can press REPEAT ALARM repeatedly to adjust the interval (5-30 minutes) to repeat alarm. Note • Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. (See “Get started - Set time and date”.) 1 Press and hold ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 for 2 seconds. » [AL1]/ [AL2] and the hour digits begin to blink. 2 Press / the hour.
7 Product information • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power Frequency Response 2 x 5 W RMS 20 -20000 Hz, -3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >67 dB Total Harmonic Distortion <1% Aux Input (MP3 link) 0.5 V RMS 20kohm Tuner (FM) 87.
English 8 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.
9 Notice This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
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