Philips Consumer Lifestyle A division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 10313 Stamford, CT 06904 Phone: 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com/welcome © 2010 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Printed in China DS8550_37_UM_V2.
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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 9 2 Your Docking Speaker Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 11 11 11 12 13 3 Get started Prepare the remote control Connect power Turn on 15 15 16 18 4 Play Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad Play from Bluetooth device Play from an external device Adjust volume level Mute sound 20 20 21 23 23 23 5 Product information Specifications 24 24 6 Troubleshooting About Bluetooth device 25 25 EN 3 Engl i sh Contents
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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 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.
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. n Refer all servicing to qualified 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.
• Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there. To establish a safe volume level: • Set your volume control at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
Notice Engl i sh 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. Notice for the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Disposal of your old product and batteries Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Never dispose of your product with other household waste.
Engl i sh 2 Your Docking Speaker 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/iPad and other audio devices.
Overview of the main unit a b c g f a • Turn on/off the unit. • • • Select Bluetooth mode Pair with Bluetooth device.
c iPod/iPhone/iPad dock d • Engl i sh / Adjust volume. e Built-in battery LED indicator f Power supply socket g AUX IN • Jack for an external audio device. Overview of the remote control a b j c i d e f h g a • Mute volume. • • • Select Bluetooth mode Pair with Bluetooth device. Disconnect Bluetooth device • Select Aux-in mode b c d Up/down keys • Navigate through the iPod/iPhone menu.
e Fast forward/backward keys • Fast reverse or fast forward within a track or iPhone/iPod. • Skip to the previous/next track. f • Start or pause play. g VOL +/• Adjust volume. h MENU • Access the iPod menu. i OK • Confirm a selection.
Engl i sh 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 bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
Note • Before pressing any function button on the remote control, first select the correct • • source with the remote control instead of the main unit. If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the battery. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the • • voltage printed on the bottom of the unit.
Engl i sh 2 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the wall outlet. Built-in Battery Note • Always bring your product to a professional to remove the built-in battery. Caution • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
The unit can also operate on built-in rechargeable battery. Battery power Low Medium Full LED indicator Red Yellow Green Note • Use only the supplied AC adapter to charge the battery. To recharge the built-in battery: Connect the unit to the mains power supply. Turn on 1 Press on the main unit. » Light LED under volume button on the main unit turns on. Switch to ECO standby The unit switches to standby mode automatically, when: • (at DOCK mode) the iPod/iPhone is disconnected from the unit.
Tip • In ECO power mode, the remote control does not work. To exit ECO power mode, press . EN 19 Engl i sh » The unit turns into ECO power mode immediately. » If the unit is powered via built-in battery, when it is in standby mode for 5 minutes, it switches to ECO power mode automatically.
4 Play Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone/iPad through this unit. Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad Apple iPod, iPhone and iPad models with a 30-pin dock connector.
Engl i sh Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad 1 Pull the iPod/iPhone/iPad out of the dock. Listen to the iPod/iPhone/iPad 1 Ensure that the iPod/iPhone/iPad is loaded correctly. 2 Press to select dock mode. 3 Press . » The connected iPod/iPhone/iPad starts play. • To pause/resume play, press . • To skip to a track, press fast forward/backward keys. • To search during play, press and hold fast forward/backward keys, then release to resume normal play.
» If connection is successful. the unit beeps and the indicator turns on stably. » If the pairing cannot be completed within one minute, the indicator flashes slowly. Tip • If your Bluetooth device is already paired with DS8550 before, you just need to find out the “PHILIPS DS8550” on your Bluetooth menu, then confirm the connection.
Engl i sh Play from an external device You can also listen to an external audio device through this unit. 1 Press to select Aux-in mode. 2 Connect the supplied Aux-in link cable to: • the AUX IN jack (3.5mm) on the back of the unit. • the headphone jack on an external device. 3 Start to play the device (see the device user manual). Adjust volume level 1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/decrease the volume level. Mute sound 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound.
5 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power Signal to Noise Ratio Aux-in Link 2X15 W RMS 85 dB 0.6 V RMS 10 kohm General information AC power (power adaptor) Operation Power Consumption ECO Standby Power Consumption Dimensions - Main Unit (W x H x D) Weight - Main Unit For CE: OH-1065A1803500U2(EU) For USA: OH-1065A1803500U(UL) Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 1.5A; Output: 18V 3.5A; <40W <1W 169 x 420 x 108mm 2.
Engl i sh 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 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.
• • The system is not in the pairing mode. The system is already connected with another Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect that device or all other connected devices and then try again. The paired device connects and disconnects constantly. • The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the system or remove any obstacle between the device and the system. • For some devices, the Bluetooth connection may be deactivated automatically as a power-saving feature.
