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Contents 1 Important 2 2 Your Portable Radio 5 3 Get started 7 Safety Notice 2 3 Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit 5 5 6 Install battery Connect power Set time Turn on 8 9 10 10 4 Listen to radio 10 5 Product information 13 6 Troubleshooting 14 Select FM/MW band Tune to a radio station Program radio stations automatically Program radio stations manually Select a preset radio station 10 10 11 11 12 EN 1
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. 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.
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. m Battery 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.
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 2012/19/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.
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.
Overview of the main unit a b i c h d g e f a Antenna • Improve radio reception. b • c Jack for headphone. VOLUME • Adjust volume. d • Turn on/off radio. e 1 - 10 • Select number for a preset radio station. • Select a preset radio station. f Display panel • Show the time/radio information. g BAND • Select FM or MW band.
h TUNING • Tune to a radio station. • Adjust hour/minute digits. i PROG/AUTO SCAN • Program preset radio stations. • Scan and store radio stations automatically. • Set time. 3 Get started Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. Note •• The type plate is located on the bottom of the apparatus. If you contact the Consumer Care, 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.
Install battery Caution •• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. •• Risk of product damage! When the apparatus is not used for long periods, remove the battery. •• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert 4 x 1.5 V R14/UM2/C batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment.
Connect power Caution •• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit. •• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. •• Before you connect the AC power cord, ensure that you have completed all other connections. 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to: • the AC MAINS jack on the main unit. • the wall outlet.
Set time 1 2 Press 3 4 Rotate TUNING to set the hour. Press PROG/AUTO SCAN to confirm. »» The minute digits begin to blink. 5 6 to turn off the radio. Press and hold PROG/AUTO SCAN. »» The hour digits begin to blink. Rotate TUNING to set the minute. Press PROG/AUTO SCAN to confirm. Turn on 1 Press 4 to turn on the radio. Listen to radio Select FM/MW band 1 2 Press to turn on the radio. Press BAND to switch between FM/MW band. Tune to a radio station 1 2 Press to turn on the radio.
To skip to previous/next radio station with strongest signal automatically: 1 2 Press PROG/AUTO SCAN. »» The radio frequency begins to blink. Rotate TUNING clockwise/counter-clockwise to skip to the next/previous radio station with strongest signal. Program radio stations automatically Note •• You can program a maximum of 10 preset FM radio stations and 10 preset MW radio stations. 1 2 Press to turn on the radio. Press and hold PROG/AUTO SCAN for 2 seconds.
2 3 Tune to a radio station. 4 Press 1 - 10 to select a number. »» The selected number begins to blink. 5 6 Press PROG/AUTO SCAN. »» The radio frequency begins to blink. Press PROG/AUTO SCAN to confirm. Repeat steps 2 - 5 to program more stations. To store the previous/next radio station with strongest signal 1 2 3 4 5 Press to turn on the radio. Press PROG/AUTO SCAN. »» The radio frequency begins to blink.
5 Product information Note •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Tuner Tuning range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz MW: 531 - 1602 kHz Tuning grid 50 KHz (FM); 9 KHz (MW) Number of presets FM: 10 MW: 10 General Power supply AC: 220 - 240V~, 50/60Hz DC: 4 x C batteries Maximum power output 1W Operation Power Consumption 5W Dimensions - Main Unit (H x W x D) 210 x 137 x 79 mm Weight - With Packing - Main Unit 1.2kg 0.
6 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 device, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.philips.com/support). When you contact the Consumer Care, make sure that the product is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
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