Always there to help you Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome DS8550 Question? Contact Philips EN User manual FI DA Brugervejledning FR Mode d’emploi DE Benutzerhandbuch IT EL Εγχειρίδιο χρήσης NL Gebruiksaanwijzing DS8550_10_UM_Book1_V6.0.
Contents 1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your Docking Speaker Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control 9 9 9 10 11 3 Get started Prepare the remote control Connect power Turn on 13 13 14 16 4 Play Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad Play from Bluetooth device Play from an external device Adjust volume level Mute sound 17 17 18 19 19 20 5 Product information Specifications 20 20 6 Troubleshooting About Bluetooth device 21 21 DS8550_10_UM_Book1_V6.0.
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.
Eng lis h m 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.
How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L). As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: • Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or colored black. • Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or colored red. • Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or ) or colored green (or green and yellow).
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion. Eng lis h • Listen for reasonable periods of time: • Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause hearing loss. • Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks. Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones. • Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time. • Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.
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.
Eng lis h 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 d e g f a b 10 • Turn on/off the unit. • • Select Bluetooth mode Pair with Bluetooth device. EN DS8550_10_UM_Book1_V6.0.
d • / Eng lis h c iPod/iPhone/iPad dock 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 b c d • Mute volume. • • Select Bluetooth mode Pair with Bluetooth device. • Select Aux-in mode Up/down keys • Navigate through the iPod/iPhone menu. DS8550_10_UM_Book1_V6.0.
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. j 12 • Select iPod/iPhone dock mode EN DS8550_10_UM_Book1_V6.0.
Eng lis h 3 Get started 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. ___________________________ Prepare the remote control Caution •• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.
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. Connect power Caution •• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the bottom of the unit. •• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC adaptor, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the wall outlet. Eng lis h 3 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.
Turn on 1 Press on the main unit. Switch to ECO standby The unit switches to standby mode automatically, when: • (at DOCK mode) the iPod/iPhone is disconnected from the unit. • (at AUX mode) the device no longer playing music for more than 5 minutes. • (at Bluetooth mode) the Bluetooth device is disconnected from the unit for more than 5 minutes. Tip •• In standby mode, press , or corresponding source.
Eng lis h 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.
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.
Eng lis h »» 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.
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.
Bluetooth 0 dBm (Class 2) 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz ISM Band 6 meters(free space) Bluetooth 2.0 specification Eng lis h Output power Frequency band Range Standard 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/support).
The audio quality is poor after connection with a Bluetooth-enabled device. •• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the system or remove any obstacle between the device and the system. Cannot connect with the system. •• The device does not support the profiles required for the system. •• The Bluetooth function of the device is not enabled. Refer to the user manual of the device for how to enable the function. •• The system is not in the pairing mode.
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