Philips AJ290/12 User manual

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1 Important
Safety
Important Safety Instructions
aRead these instructions.
bKeep these instructions.
cHeed all warnings.
dFollow all instructions.
eDo not use this apparatus near water.
fClean only with dry cloth.
gDo not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
hDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
iProtect 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 specied by the
manufacturer.
kUse only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
lUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
m Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
nBattery 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.
oApparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
pDo not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g.
liquid lled objects, lighted candles).
qThis product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.

rWhere 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amesorheat.•
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or•
adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from the power.
Notice
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothisdevicethatarenot
expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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. The correct disposal of your old

product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive
2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household
waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate
collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries
helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
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.
2 Your weather alarm clock
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www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this unit, you can:
know the time/date•

set an alarm timer to wake you up•
know the outdoor weather condition•
know the indoor temperature and humidity.•
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
Main unit•
Power adaptor•
Outdoor sensor•
User manual and Quick start guide•
Overview of the main unit
aALARM RESET
Stop the alarms for 24 hours.•

bDISPLAY
Toggle between outdoor temperature, indoor•
temperature, and indoor humidity.
cDATE
Toggle between month, day, alarm 1 and 2.•
Receive transmission from the sensor.•
d/
Adjust clock/alarm time.•
eSET TIME
Set clock/date.•
Activate RCC (Radio Control Clock) reception.•
fDisplay panel
Show the time/date/weather information.•
gBattery compartment
hDC socket
i°C/°F slide
Toggle between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)•
temperature.

jRESET
Reset to start transmission.•
Reset the unit when it hangs up.•
kAL 1/2
Turn on/off alarm 1/2.•
Conrmalarmsetting.•
lREPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Repeat the alarms.•
Adjust brightness of the display panel.•
Overview of the sensor
aDisplay panel
Display the current temperature.•
Display low battery indication.•
bLED light
Blink when the sensor synchronizes with the main unit.•
c°C/°F slide
Toggle between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)•
temperature.
dChannel 1/2/3
Toggle between different RF channels to transmit signals.•
e
d
g
f
a
b
c

eRESET
Reset to start transmission.•
fSensor support
gDoor lock
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. ___________________________
Install battery
Caution
Riskofexplosion!Keepbatteriesawayfromheat,sunshineorre.•
Neverdiscardbatteriesinre.
Risk of product damage! When the apparatus is not used for long
•
periods, remove the battery.

To install batteries into the main unit
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert 4 AAA batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity
(+/-) as indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.
To install batteries into the sensor
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert 2 AA batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity (+/-)
as indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.

Note
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed•
of properly.
Mount on wall
You can also mount the main unit on a wall.
1Choose a location on the wall.
2Clinch two screws into the wall.
3Hook the main unit on the wall.
Tip
Ensure the distance between the screws is 48 mm, and leave at least•
5 mm to mount the main unit on.
48 mm (1.89")

Install the stand
The battery compartment cover can be installed with the inside out to
support the unit.
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 adaptor, always pull
•
the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
Before connecting the AC adaptor, ensure you have completed all
•
other connections.
Note
The type plate is located on the back of the main unit.•
1Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC socket on the
main unit and to the AC outlet.

Connect the sensor to the main unit
Note
Ensure the sensor is loaded with batteries.•
1Place the sensor to a desired location, within 10 meters away
from the main unit.
Forrsttimeuse,press• RESET on both the main unit and the
sensor.
The main unit starts to receive transmission from the sensor.»
To update the outdoor temperature, press an hold• DATE .

4 Set time and date
Set date and time automatically
1Press and hold SET TIME for 2 seconds.
The clock automatically synchronizes the current Central»
European time and date.
Set date and time manually
1Press SET TIME.
Year digits begin to blink.»
2Press / to set year.
3Press SET TIMEtoconrm.
4Repeat the above steps to set the month, day, hour, and minute.
5 Set the alarm timer
Note
Before you start, ensure that the clock is set correctly.•
You can set two separate alarm timings.
1Press AL 1/AL 2.
The Alarm 1/ALarm 2 icon is displayed.»
2Press and hold AL 1/AL 2.
3Press / to set the hour, then press AL 1/AL 2toconrm.

4Press / to set the minute, then press AL 1/AL 2toconrm.
Repeat alarm
1When the alarm rings, press REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL.
The alarm repeats ringing 9 minutes later.»
Turn on/off the alarm timer
Note
Ensure that you already set the alarms successfully.•
Press AL 1/AL 2 repeatedly to turn on or off the alarm timer.
If the alarm timer is turned on,»AL1 or AL2 appears.
If the alarm timer is turned off,»disappears.
6 Other features
Improve the sensor reception
To improve the sensor reception, you can:
1slide CHANNEL to 2 or 3.
2Reduce the distance between the sensor and the main unit.
3Press and hold DATE for 4 seconds to search for the remote
signal.

Tip
If channel is swifted,you need to unplug the adaptor and connect•
power again.
Adjust display infomation
1Press DIS PLAY repeatedly to toggle between outdoor
temperature, indoor temperature and humidity.
Weather forecast
The unit predicts weather for an area of 50 km in the next 12 or 24 hours.
Symbol Weather Light color
Sunny Amber
Partly cloudy Light blue
Cloudy Blue
Rainy Purple
Stormy Red

Symbol Weather Light color
Snow White
Tip
When the main unit is powered by battery, the light turns on for 10•
seconds after any operation.
When powered by AC mains supply, the light always turns on.
•
To activate the auto dim function, press and hold•REPEAT ALARM/
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL for 10 seconds.
Adjust display brightness
1Press REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL repeatedly
to select different levels of display brightness.
7 Product information
Note
Product information is subject to change without prior notice.•

General information
Power adapter Input: 220-230 V~50 Hz, 30 mA
Output: 6Vdc - 200 mA
Model No.: 3515-0620-ADC
Power Consumption 1.2 W
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D)
- Sensor (W x H xD)
169 x 111 x 28 mm
80 x 80 x 22 mm
Weight 0.3 kg
8 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.
No power
Ensure that the AC power plug of the unit is connected•
properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.•

Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) aligned as•
indicated.
Replace the battery.•
Timer does not work
Set the clock correctly.•
Switch on the timer.•
Clock/timer setting erased
Replace the exhausted battery.•
Reset the clock/timer.•
Display does not function properly./No reaction to any operation of
the controls.
Press•RESET on the main unit or the sensor.

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