Always there to help you Register your product and get support at www.philips.
Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
1 Important Safety Notice 6 6 7 2 Your Docking Entertainment System 8 Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 11 11 12 12 12 4 Play 13 13 14 5 Listen to radio 14 14 14 15 15 6 Other features 15 15 16 16 7 Adjust sound 16 16 16 16 16 Play from iPod/iPhone Play from an external device Tune to a radio station Program radio stations automatically Program radio stations manually Select a preset radio station Set the alarm timer Set the sleep timer Adj
Return youronline Product Registration Card or register online Register at www.philips.com/welcome today to at www.philips.com/welcome today to get the verypurchase. most from your purchase. get the very most from your Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.
WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.
1 Important Safety j Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Important Safety Instructions k Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Where 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 flames or heat. •• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from the power.
2 Your Docking Entertainment System Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. 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.
English Overview of the main unit o n DOCKING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DC290B a b c d DATE VOL SLEEP SOURCE DOCK for SET TIME PROG e VOL ALARM 1 R E PE AT A L A R M BRIGHTNESS CONTROL f ALARM 2 m l k j i h g a • /DATE View the clock time and date. b SLEEP • Set the sleep timer. c d e • • • • • • • / Search within an audio file. Tune to a radio station. /SET TIME/PROG Set the clock and date. Program radio stations. Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. Deactivate the sleep timer.
j OK/ • Start or pause iPod/iPhone play. • Confirm selection. k • • • / Skip to the previous/next audio file. Select a preset radio station. Adjust time. l VOL +/• Adjust volume. m Dock for iPod/iPhone • Load an iPod/iPhone. Overview of the remote control a b TUNER POWER p c OK d n FM antenna • Improve FM reception. e o MP3-LINK • Jack for an external audio device.
• • / Search within an audio file. Tune to a radio station. e OK/ • Start or pause iPod/iPhone play. • Confirm selection. f MP3 LINK • Select external audio device source. g MENU • Select the iPhone/iPod menu. 3 Get started English d Caution •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. i BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM • Adjust the display brightness. • Repeat the alarm.
1 2 3 Open the battery compartment. Insert 2 x R6/UM-3/AA size batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment. 2 3 4 5 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.
2 Place the iPhone/iPod into the dock. English 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 1 Lift up the iPhone/iPod dock on the top panel. 3 Press iPhone/iPod to select iPod/iPhone source.
Play from an external device 5 Listen to radio You can also listen to an external audio device through this unit. 1 2 3 Press MP3 LINK to select the MP3 link source. Connect 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. Note •• Only FM radio reception is available on this unit. Tune to a radio station Start to play the device (see the device user manual).
6 Other features »» The first programmed radio station is broadcast automatically. Set the alarm timer Program radio stations manually You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations. 1 2 3 4 5 Tune to a radio station. Press SET TIME/PROG to activate the program mode. Press / to select a number. Press SET TIME/PROG to confirm. Repeat the above steps to program other stations. Tip •• To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place.
Repeat alarm 1 When the alarm rings, press BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM. »» The alarm repeats ringing minutes later. Tip •• You can press / repeat alarm. to adjust the interval to Stop alarm ring 1 When the alarm rings, press the corresponding ALM 1 or ALM 2. »» The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain. View the alarm settings 1 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2. 7 Adjust sound Adjust volume level 1 Mute sound 1 1 This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time.
Note •• Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications General information AC power Operation Power Consumption Standby Power Consumption Dimensions -M ain Unit (W x H x D) Weight - With Packing - Main Unit 120V ~ 60Hz English 8 Product information 7.5 W <1 W 263 x78 x 165 mm 2.1 kg 1.36 kg 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.
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.
P&F USA Inc. PO Box 2248 Alpharetta, GA 30023-2248 Phone 1 866 309 0845 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/welcome © 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. DC290B_37_UM_V3.
