Philips AJ3551/12 User manual

Clock Radio
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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.
i Protect 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 specified by the
manufacturer.
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k Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified 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.
l Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
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.
n Battery 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.
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Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).•
Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.•
o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g.
liquid filled objects, lighted candles).
q This 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.

r 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,
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plug or adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from the power.
Notice
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of
the European Community.
This product complies with the requirements of the following
directives and guidelines: 2004/108/EC + 2006/95/EC
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.
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.
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applications in other countries throughout the world.

2 Your clock radio
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:
listen to the radio
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know the time•
set alarm timer to wake you up at certain time.•
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
Main unit•
User manual•
Overview of the main unit (See 1)
a SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME
Set the alarm timer/time.•
Switch to clock screen.•
b HOUR
Set the hour.
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c MINUTE
Set the minute.
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d Display panel
Show current status.•

e REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Repeat the alarm.
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Adjust the display brightness.•
f AUTOSCAN
Program radio stations.
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g SLEEP/ALARM RESET
Set the sleep timer.
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Reset the alarm timer.•
h BUZZER/RADIO ALARM
Set the alarm mode.
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i MW/FM
Select a waveband.•
j - PRESET +
Select a preset radio station.•
k ALARM ON/OFF
Turn on/off the alarm timer.•
l RADIO ON/OFF
Turn on/off the radio.•
m TUNING +/-
Tune to a radio station.•
n VOL +/-
Adjust volume.•

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 batteries
Note
• You can only use AC power as power supply. Batteries
(not supplied) are for backup purpose.
1Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 4 x 1.5V R03/UM-4/AAA batteries
with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.

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
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completed all other connections.
Note
The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit.•
1 Plug the AC power cord to the wall socket.

Set clock
1 In standby mode, rotate SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the
SET TIME position.
The hour and minute digits begin to blink.»
2 Rotate HOUR to set the hour.
3 Rotate MINUTE to set the minute.
4 Rotate the SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the CLOCK
position to confirm.
Adjust volume level
1 During play, turn VOL +/- to increase/decrease the volume level.

4 Listen to radio
Tune to a radio station
Tip
Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR or•
other radiation source.
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the position
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of the antenna.
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2 Adjust MW/FM to select MW or FM tuner.
3 Press and hold TUNING +/- for more than 2 seconds.
The radio tunes to a station with strong reception»
automatically.
4 Repeat step 3 to tune to more stations.
To tune to a weak station, press
• TUNING +/- repeatedly until
you find optimal reception.
Program radio stations automatically
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.
1 In the tuner mode, press and hold AUTOSCAN for more than
2 seconds to activate automatic program mode.
All available stations are programmed in the order of»
waveband reception strength.
The first programmed radio station is broadcast automatically.»

Program radio stations manually
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press AUTOSCAN to activate the program mode.
The preset number begins to blink.»
3 Press PRESET +/- to select a number.
4 Press AUTOSCAN to confirm.
5 Repeat the above steps to program other stations.
Note
To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place.•
Select a preset radio station
1 Press - PRESET + to select a preset number.

5 Other features
Set the alarm timer
1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.
2 In standby mode, rotate SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the
SET ALARM position.
The hour and minute digits begin to blink.»
3 Rotate HOUR to set the hour.
4 Rotate MINUTE to set the minute.
5 Rotate the SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the CLOCK
position to confirm.
Set alarm mode
1 Adjust the BUZZER/RADIO ALARM control to select the
source for the alarm.
When the alarm time comes, the selected FM/MW radio or»
buzzer turns on.
Tip
If radio source is selected, you can adjust• MW/FM to select
between FM and MW radio.
The gentle wake up function is designed for buzzer source only.
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To adjust volume for the tuner source, exit the alarm mode first.•

Activate and deactivate the alarm timer
1 Press ALARM ON/OFF repeatedly to activate or deactivate the
alarm timer.
Repeat alarm
1 When the alarm rings, press REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL.
The alarm repeats ringing minutes later.»
Tip
You can press• TUNING+/- to adjust interval to repeat alarm.
Stop alarm sound
1 When the alarm rings, press SLEEP/ALARM RESET.
The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain.»
Set the sleep timer
This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of
time.
1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in
minutes).
When the sleep timer is activated, the display shows».
To deactivate sleep timer

1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off) is displayed.
When the sleep timer is deactivated,»disappears on the
display.
Adjust display brightness
1 Press REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL repeatedly to
select different levels of display brightness.

6 Product information
Note
Product information is subject to change without prior notice.•
Specifications
Amplifier
Rated Output Power 0.2W RMS

Tuner
Tuning Range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW: 531-1602 KHz
Tuning grid FM: 50 KHz
MW: 9KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
FM: <22 dBu
MW: <92 uV/m
Search Selectivity FM: <28 dBu
MW:<98 uV/m
Total Harmonic
Distortion
FM: <3%
MW:<5%
Signal to Noise Ratio FM: >45 dB
MW:>40 dB
General information
AC power 220 ~240 V, 50/60Hz
Operation Power Consumption <5W
Standby Power Consumption <2W
Dimensions 172 x 92 x 72 mm
Weight 0.56 kg

7 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.•
No sound
Adjust the volume.•
No response from the unit
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the•
unit again.
Poor radio reception
Increase the distance between the unit and your TV or VCR.•
Fully extend the FM antenna.•
Timer does not work
Set the clock correctly.•
Switch on the timer.•
Clock/timer setting erased
Power has been interrupted or the power plug has been•
disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer.•

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