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8Product information

Speci???cations

9 Troubleshooting

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1 Important

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings.

d Follow all instructions.

e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth.

gDo not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions.

hDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli???ers) that produce heat.

iProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

jOnly use attachments/accessories speci???ed by the manufacturer.

kUse only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci???ed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

lUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

mRefer all servicing to quali???ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

nBattery usage CAUTION ??? To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

???Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit.

???Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

???Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

oApparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

pDo not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid ???lled objects, lighted candles).

qWhere the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler 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.

???Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked ???ames or heat.

???Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from the power.

Notice

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

Any changes or modi???cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user???s authority to operate the equipment.

Recycling

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC:

Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.

Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.)

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

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Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet s?? lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.

For ?? redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk st??t, skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet.

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2Your Docking Entertainment System

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Introduction

With this unit, you can enjoy audio from the iPod, iPhone, other audio devices, or the radio. The radio, iPod, or iPhone can be set as the alarm timer.You can set two alarm timers to go off at different time.

What???s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

???Main unit

???Remote control

???1 x MP3 link cable

???User manual

???Quick start guide

Overview of the main unit

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a b c d e f

B R I G H T N E S S C O N T R O L

m l k j i h

a/DATE

???View the clock time and date.

bSLEEP

??? Set the sleep timer.

c/

???Search within an audio ???le.

???Tune to a radio station.

d/SET TIME/PROG

???Set the clock and date.

???Program radio stations.

e

???Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode.

???Deactivate the sleep timer.

???Stop alarm.

g

fALM 1/ALM 2

???Set the alarm timer.

???Turn off the alarm tone.

???View alarm settings.

gDisplay panel

??? Show the current status.

hREPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS

CONTROL

???Repeat the alarm.

???Adjust the display brightness.

iSOURCE

???Select a source: iPod/iPhone, FM tuner or MP3 link.

jOK/

???Start or pause iPod/iPhone play.

???Con???rm selection.

k/

???Skip to the previous/next audio ???le.

???Select a preset radio station.

???Adjust time.

lVOL +/-

??? Adjust volume.

Overview of the remote control

c/

???Skip to the previous/next audio ???le.

???Select a preset radio station.

???Navigate through the iPod/iPhone menu.

???Adjust time.

d/

???Search within an audio ???le.

???Tune to a radio station.

eOK/

???Start or pause iPod/iPhone play.

???Con???rm selection.

fMP3 LINK

??? Select external audio device source.

gMENU

??? Select the iPhone/iPod menu.

hSLEEP

??? Set the sleep timer.

iBRIGHTNESS/REP ALM

???Adjust the display brightness.

???Repeat the alarm.

jDBB

???Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement.

kDSC

??? Select a preset sound setting.

lALM 1/ALM 2

???Set the alarm timer.

???Turn off the alarm tone.

???View alarm settings.

mVOL +/-

??? Adjust volume.

nMUTE

??? Mute volume.

oSET TIME/PROG

???Set the clock and date.

???Program radio stations.

pTUNER

??? Select the tuner source.

3 Get started

Caution

???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.

If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of this apparatus.The model number and serial number are on the rear of the apparatus.Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________

Serial No. ___________________________

Install batteries

Note

???You can only use AC power as power supply. Batteries (not supplied) are for backup purpose.

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1Open the battery compartment.

2Insert 2 x R6/UM-3/AA size batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.

3Close the battery compartment.

Connect power

Caution

???Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or underside of the apparatus.

???Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.

???Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections.

Note

???The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit.

1Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet.

Set time and date

1In standby mode, press and hold SET

TIME/PROG for 2 seconds. ?? [24 HR] begins to blink.

2Press OK/ to select the 12/24 hour format.

3Press SET TIME/PROG to con???rm. ?? The hour digits begin to blink.

4Press / to set the hour.

5Press SET TIME/PROG to con???rm. ?? The minute digits begin to blink.

6Repeat steps 4-5 to set the minute, year, month, and day.

Tip

???In 12 hour format, [MONTH--DAY] is displayed.

???in 24 hour format, [DAY--MONTH] is displayed.

Turn on

1Press POWER.

??The unit switches to the last selected source.

Switch to standby

1Press POWER again to switch the unit to standby mode.

??The time and date (if set) appear on the display panel.

4 Play

Play from iPod/iPhone

You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit.

Compatible iPod/iPhone

Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector:

???iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod 5th generation (video), iPod with color display, iPod mini.

???iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS.

Listen to the iPod/iPhone

1Lift up the iPhone/iPod dock on the top panel.

2Place the iPhone/iPod into the dock.

3 Press iPhone/iPod to select iPod/iPhone

???To search during play, press and

hold/, then release to resume normal play.

???To go back to the previous iPod/ iPhone menu, press MENU. To scroll through the menu, press /. To

con???rm a selection, press OK/. ?? If no key is pressed for more than 10 seconds, OK/acts back as

the play/pause key.

Charge the iPod/iPhone

When the unit is connected to power, the docked iPod/iPhone begins to charge.

Tip

???For certain iPod models, it may take up to a minute before the charging indication appears.

Play from an external device

You can also listen to an external audio device through this unit.

1Press MP3 LINK to select the MP3 link source.

2Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:

???the MP3 LINK jack (3.5mm) on the back of the unit.

???the headphone jack on an external device.

3Start to play the device (see the device user manual).

5 Listen to radio

Note

???Only FM radio reception is available on this unit.

Tune to a radio station

Tip

???Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR or other radiation source.

Note

???For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the antenna.

1Press TUNER to select FM tuner.

2 Press and hold / for more than 2 seconds.

??[Srch] (search) is displayed.

??The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically.

3Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.

???To tune to a weak station, press / repeatedly until you ???nd optimal reception.

Program radio stations automatically

You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.

1In the tuner mode, press and hold SET TIME/PROG for more than 2 seconds to activate automatic program mode.

??[AUTO] (auto) is displayed.

??All available stations are programmed in the order of waveband reception strength.

??The ???rst programmed radio station is broadcast automatically.

Program radio stations manually

You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.

1Tune to a radio station.

2Press SET TIME/PROG to activate the program mode.

3 Press / to select a number.

4Press SET TIME/PROG to con???rm.

5Repeat the above steps to program other stations.

Tip

???To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place.

Select a preset radio station

1 Press / to select a preset number.

6 Other features

Set the alarm timer

You can set two alarms which go off at different time.

1Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. (See ???Get started - Set time and date???.)

2 Press and hold ALM 1 or ALM 2 for 2 seconds.

?? [AL 1] or [AL 2] begin to blink.

3Press SOURCE on the top panel to select an alarm sound source: iPod/iPhone, FM tuner, or buzzer.

4Press ALM 1 or ALM 2.

?? The hour digits begin to blink.

5 Press / repeatedly to set the hour.

6Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 to con???rm. ?? The minute digits begin to blink.

7Repeat steps 5-6 to set the minute.

8Repeat steps 5-6 to select whether to ring alarm the whole week, on weekdays, or at weekend.

9Repeat steps 5-6 to set the alarm volume.

Tip

???If you set iPhone/iPod playlist as the sound source, you must create a playlist in iTunes called ???PHILIPS??? and import it to your iPhone/ iPod.

???If no playlist is created in the iPod/iPhone or there is no song in the playlist, the unit will wake to songs in the iPod/iPhone.

Activate and deactivate the alarm timer

?? If the timer is deactivated, [ AL1] or [ AL2] disappears.

Repeat alarm

1When the alarm rings, press

BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM.

?? The alarm repeats ringing minutes later.

Tip

??? You can press / to adjust the interval to repeat alarm.

Stop alarm ring

1When the alarm rings, press the corresponding ALM 1 or ALM 2.

??The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain.

View the alarm settings

1Press ALM 1 or ALM 2.

Set the sleep timer

This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time.

1Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes).

??When the sleep timer is activated, the

display shows, and the volume will gradually decrease in the last 5 minutes.

To deactivate sleep timer

1Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off)

is displayed.

?? When the sleep timer is deactivated,

disappears on the display.

Adjust display brightness

1Press BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM repeatedly to select different levels of display brightness.

7 Adjust sound

Adjust volume level

1During play, press VOL +/- to increase/ decrease the volume level.

Mute sound

1During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound.

Select a preset sound effect

1During play, press DSC repeatedly to select:

???[POP] (pop)

???[JAZZ] (jazz)

???[CLAS] (classic)

???[ROCK] (rock)

???[FLAT] (???at)

Enhance bass

1During play, press DBB to turn on or off

dynamic bass enhancement.

?? If DBB is activated, [DBB] is displayed.

8Product information

Note

???Product information is subject to change without prior notice.

Speci???cations

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