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Contents 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 Prepare FM/DAB+ antenna 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 brightnes
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.
n 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. • Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
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.
i ALARM 1/ALARM 2 • Set alarm timer. • View alarm settings. • Activate/deactivate alarm timer. Overview of the remote control j • • Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. Deactivate sleep timer. a b k SET TIME/AUTO SCAN/ • Set time and date. • Store radio stations automatically/ manually. c l SLEEP • Set sleep timer. e n d m VOL + /VOL • Adjust volume. f n MENU/ • Access iPod/iPhone/iPad/DAB+ menu. g h i o FM antenna • Improve FM/DAB+ reception.
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. 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. f Source selection keys: (FM/DAB, MP3 LINK, and DOCK) • Select a source: FM/DAB+ tuner, MP3 link, or iPod/iPhone/iPad.
2 x AA 2 x AA Note • Before you press any function button on the remote control, first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit. 1 2 Open the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment. Insert 2 x AA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Prepare the remote control Prepare FM/DAB+ antenna For better reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the FM/DAB+ antenna.
Tip Note • The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit. • The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the DAB+ station or the docked iPod/ iPhone/iPad that transmits the time signal. Connect the power adapter to the wall outlet. Turn on Press POWER. » The unit switches to the last selected source. Tip • To select a source, press SOURCE repeatedly Set time and date 1 2 In standby mode, press and hold SET TIME for 2 seconds. » [SYNC ON] is displayed and [ON] begins to blink.
4 Play 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/ .
5 Listen to radio Adjust sound 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 ([FLAT], [ROCK], [JAZZ], repeatedly. [CLASSIC], or [POP]) Note • Keep the unit away from other electronic devices to avoid radio interference. • For better reception, do not place iPod/ iPhone/iPad into the dock when you listen to the radio.
5 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 • If no DAB+ radio station is available, the steps mentioned above are invalid. 3 Press / repeatedly to tune to a DAB+ radio station. 4 Press OK to confirm. [DRC] (Dynamic Range Control) • [DRC 0]: No compensation applied.
Listen to FM radio Tune to FM radio stations 1 2 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. Listen to a preset FM radio station In FM tuner mode, press PRESET +/repeatedly to select a preset number.
6 Other features Set the alarm timer Repeat alarm When alarm rings, press REPEAT ALARM. » The alarm repeats ringing minutes later. Tip You can set two alarms to ring at different time. • 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”.) Stop alarm ring 1 Press and hold ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 for 2 seconds. » [AL1]/ [AL2] and the hour digits begin to blink.
7 Product information General information AC power (Power adapter) Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Aux Input (MP3 link) 2 x 5 W RMS 20 -20000 Hz, -3dB >67 dB <1% 0.5 V RMS 20kohm Tuner (FM) Tuning range Tuning grid Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio - Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio Search Selectivity Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio 87.
8 Troubleshooting 9 Notice 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.
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