Philips AJ3540/12 User manual

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CONTROLS
Top View (see fig. 1)
1SET TIME /ALARM OFF
- sets the clock time
- stops the active alarm for 24 hours
- switches off the radio sleep function
2SET ALARM 1 / SET ALARM 2 - sets the alarm time for alarm 1 / alarm 2
3AL1/ AL2 /AL1+2 - selects which alarm(s) you want to set alarm time on
4REPEAT ALARM - switches off the active alarm for a 7-8 minutes period
5OFF/ ON/ AUTO/ BUZZ
OFF: switches off the radio/alarm
ON: switches on the radio
AUTO: activates the radio for alarm
BUZZ: activates the buzzer for alarm
6TIME SET 3 - to adjust time fast forward
7TIME SET 4 - to adjust time back
8SLEEP
- activates the radio for sleep function
- adjusts the sleep period
Front View (see fig. 2)
9ALARM 1 indicator - lights up when alarm 1 is activated.
0ALARM 2 indicator - lights up when alarm 2 is activated.
!DISPLAY - shows the clock/alarm time and status of the setting
@Frequency pointer - shows the radio frequency of your selected waveband
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Back View (see fig. 3)
#Battery door - opens to store a 9 volts 6F22 battery (not included) for clock
memory backup.
$TUNING - tunes to radio stations
%FM/MW - selects FM/MW waveband
^BRIGHTNESS (High or Low) -selects display brightness
&Power cord -
connects to wall outlet
*Pigtail - improve FM reception
(VOLUME - adjusts the sound level
INSTALLATION
POWER SUPPLY
1
Check if the power supply, as shown on the type plate located on the bot-
tom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If it does not, consult
your dealer or service center.
2 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
3 To disconnect the set from the power supply completely, remove the
plug from the wall outlet.
SELECTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
This set allows you to choose high or low brightness of display.
• Adjust BRIGHTNESS switch (located on the rear of the set) to HIGH or LOW
position.

CLOCK MEMORY BACKUP
The clock memory backup allows your alarm and clock time settings to be stored
for up to a day when there is a power interruption e.g. power failure. The com-
plete clock radio and display illumination will be switched off. As soon as the
power supply returns, the display will indicate the correct time.
1 Remove the battery door to insert a 9 volts 6F22 type battery (not included)
for backup.
2 Replace the battery door.
NOTE: If no backup battery is installed or the power interruption is prolonged,
you will need to set the clock and alarm times again.
Batteries contain chemical substances so they should be disposed of
properly.
Standby power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .< 2W
RADIO
You can use this set solely as a radio!
1
Adjust OFF/ ON/ AUTO/ BUZZ to ON to switch on the radio.
2 Select your waveband by adjusting the FM/MW switch .
3
Adjust TUNING to tune to your desired station .
4
Turn the VOLUME control to adjust the volume level .
5
Adjust OFF/ ON/ AUTO/ BUZZ to OFF to switch off the radio.
To improve reception:
FM: Extend and position the pigtail fully to obtain optimal reception.
MW: uses a built-in antenna inside the set. Direct the antenna by adjusting
the position of your set
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SETTING THE CLOCK TIME
The time is displayed using the 24-hour clock.
1 Hold down SET TIME/ALARM OFF.
2 Press TIME SET 3 or 4 repeatedly, or hold down TIME SET 3 or 4 to
adjust minute and/or hour.
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TIME SET 3 : to adjust time fast forward
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TIME SET 4 : to adjsut time back
3 Release SET TIME/ALARM OFF and TIME SET 3 or 4 when you reach the
correct setting.
™The set clock time will show on the display and start to run.
USING THE ALARM
This set allows you to set one alarm (alarm 1 or alarm 2), or set two alarms
simultaneously. This set also offers you two alarm modes: Auto (radio) and Buzz.
SETTING THE ALARM TIME
1 Hold down SET ALARM 1 or SET ALARM 2
2 Press TIME SET 3 or 4 repeatedly, or hold down TIME SET 3 or 4 to
adjust minute and/or hour.
3 Release SET ALARM 1 or SET ALARM 2, and TIME SET 3 or 4 when you
reach the desired time setting. The display will return to the clock time.
SELECTING THE ALARM MODE
1 Adjust AL1/AL2/AL1+2 to AL1 (alarm 1), or AL2 (alarm 2), or AL1+2 (alarm 1
+ alarm 2) .
2 Select your choice of alarm mode by adjusting OFF/ ON/ AUTO/ BUZZ to
AUTO or BUZZ.
™ The corresponding alarm indicator(s) will light up.
Helpful Hint:
• If you have selected the radio mode, make sure you have adjusted the vol-
ume loud enough to wake you.
• The buzzer is set at a fixed volume and cannot be adjusted.

SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
There are three ways of switching off the alarm. Unless you cancel the alarm
completely, the 24 hour alarm reset option will be automatically selected after
59 minutes, from the time your alarm time first goes off.
24 HOUR ALARM RESET
If you want the alarm mode to be stopped immediately but also wish to retain the
same alarm setting for the following day:
• Press SET TIME/ALARM OFF during the alarm call.
CANCELING THE ALARM COMPLETELY
To cancel the set alarm time before it goes off, or during the alarm call:
• Adjust OFF/ON/AUTO/BUZZ to OFF position.
REPEAT ALARM
This repeats your alarm call at 7-8-minute intervals.
1 During the alarm call, press REPEAT ALARM .
2 Repeat if desired for up to 59 minutes.
SLEEP
This set has a built-in timer which enables the set to be automatically switched
off during radio playback after a set period of time. This allows you to lie back,
listen and fall asleep. The maximum sleep time is 59 minutes.
Setting SLEEP
1 Set OFF/ON/AUTO/BUZZ to OFF position.
2 Set your sleep time by pressing on the SLEEP button. Keep your finger on the
button and the display will begin to count down from 0:59 to 0:00 minute.
™ To cancel sleep, press SET TIME/ALARM OFF .
™ To view the remaining sleep time, press SLEEP.

SAFETY INFORMATION
•
Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the system does not tilt.
•
If you do not intend to use the set for a long time, withdraw the power plug
from the wall outlet. In addition to this, it is advisable to remove the battery
from the clock radio. This will prevent any danger of leakage and the clock
radio will not be damaged.
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Do not expose the set, batteries to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 15cm between the ventilation
holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-up.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings
with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc..
• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appartus.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
• To clean the set, use a soft, slightly dampened chamois leather. Do not use
any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as
these may harm the housing.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
herein may result in unsafe operation.
This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the
European Community.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
We have reduced packaging to the minimum for easy separation into two
materials: paper and cardboard.
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a special-
ized company. Please observe local regulations on the disposal of packing materi-
als and old equipment.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality mate-
rials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a prod-
uct it means the product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical
and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products
with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health.
Notes for battery disposal
Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive
2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household
waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate col-
lection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent nega-
tive consequences for the environmental and human health.