Philips AJ7400 User manual

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Contents
1 Important
Safety 2
Notice 3
2 Your Docking Entertainment System 4
Introduction 4
What’s in the box 4
Overview of the main unit 5
3 Get started 7
Install batteries 7
Connect power 7
Turn on 8
Set time and date 8
4 Play 9
Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad 9
Play from Bluetooth-enabled devices 10
Play from an external device 10
5 Listen to radio 11
Tune to a radio station 11
Program radio stations 11
6 Other features 12
Set the alarm timer 12
Set the sleep timer 13
Adjust display brightness 13
7 Adjust sound 14
Adjust volume level 14
Select a sound effect 14
8 Product information 15
Specications 15
9 Troubleshooting 16
Contents

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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 ampliers) 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
specied by the manufacturer.
k Use 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.
l Unplug 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.
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.
• 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 lled objects,
lighted candles).
q Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

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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.
•Use only power supplies listed in the user manual.
Notice
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
device that are not expressly approved by
WOOX Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are
registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
and are used by WOOX Innovations Limited
under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.”
Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithout
notice.WOOX reserves the right to change
products at any time without being obliged to
adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
Disposal of your old product and
battery
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. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries, 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.
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for
additional information on a recycling center in
your area.
“Made for iPod,”“Made for iPhone,” and “Made
for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory
hasbeendesignedtoconnectspecicallyto
iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has
beencertiedbythedevelopertomeet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect
wireless performance.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad
is a trademark of Apple Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by WOOX
Innovations is under license.
Class II equipment symbol:
CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and
no protective earth provided.
Note
•The type plate is located on the bottom of the unit.

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2 Your Docking
Entertainment
System
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcometoPhilips!Tofullybenetfromthe
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this unit, you can:
• enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone/iPad,
Bluetooth enabled devices, or other
external devices.
• listen to FM radio stations.
• charge your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Your iPod/ iPhone/iPad and FM radio can be set
as alarm sources.You can set two alarms to go
off at different time.
You can enrich sound output with these sound
effects:
• Digital Sound Control (DSC)
• Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
• Main unit
• Short user manual

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Overview of the main unit
a / (VOL +/VOL -)
• Increase/decrease volume.
2 DOCK 1
• In Dock 1 mode, start or pause play.
• In Bluetooth mode, press and hold to
start or pause music played through
Bluetooth.
• In other modes, switch to Dock 1
mode.
PRE
SET
PRE
SET
TUNE
TUNE
SET
TIME
VOL
VOL
SNOOZE
BRIGHTNESS
AL 1AL 2
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FM
ANTENNA
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c /SET TIME
• In standby mode, set day, month and
year.
• In other modes, enable/disable DBB
(Dynamic Bass Boost) or select a DSC
(Digital Sound Control) sound effect.
• In dock mode, press and hold to fast
backward.
• In FM mode, select FM stereo or FM
mono.

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d /PROG/SCAN
• Program radio stations.
• Automatically scan for radio stations.
• In dock mode, press and hold to fast
forward.
• in Bluetooth mode, press and hold
to disconnect the current Bluetooth
connection and enter pairing mode.
e /SOURCE
• Press and hold to turn on the unit or
switch to standby mode.
• Stop alarm.
• Select a source: DOCK 1/DOCK 2, BT,
FM or AUDIO IN.
f AL1/AL2
• Set alarm.
• View alarm settings.
• Activate/deactivate alarm timer.
g Display panel
• Show the current status.
h Bluetooth indicator
i SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS
• Snooze alarm.
• Adjust the display brightness.
j SLEEP
• Set the sleep timer.
k / (PRESET +/PRESET -)
• Skip to next/previous track.
• Select a preset radio program.
• In dock mode, press and hold to
search within a track.
l OK/ DOCK 2
• In Dock 2 mode, start or pause iPod/
iPhone/iPad play.
• In Bluetooth mode, press and hold to
start or pause music played through
Bluetooth.
• In other modes, switch to Dock 2
mode.
m / (TUNE+/TUNE-)
• Set time and date.
• When setting alarm, adjust alarm clock
and volume, and select a sound source.
• Tune to an FM audio station.
n Dock 1 for iPod/iPhone/iPad with
Lightning connection
o Dock 2 for iPod/iPhone/iPad with 30-pin
connection
p USB charging port
q AUDIO IN
• Connect external audio device.
r FM ANTENNA

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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.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 2 x AA size batteries with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Caution
•Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshineorre.Neverdiscardbatteriesinre.
•Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different
brands or types of batteries.
•Risk of product damage! When the device is not used
for long periods, remove the batteries.
Connect power
Caution
•Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the bottom of
the apparatus.
•Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
•Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have
completed all other connections.
•To disconnect the set from the mains completely,
remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
• Connect the AC power cord to the wall
outlet.
AC~
FM
ANTENNA
NIOIDUA
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Turn on
• Press and hold /SOURCE.
» The unit switches to the last listened
source.
Switch to standby
• Press and hold /SOURCE again to
switch the unit to standby mode.
» The time and date (if set) appear on
the display panel.
Select source
• Press /SOURCE repeatedly to select
from DOCK 1, DOCK 2, FM, AUDIO IN
and BT.
• You can also press DOCK 1 or OK/
DOCK 2 to select the DOCK 1 and
DOCK 2 source directly.
Set time and date
1 In standby mode, press and hold /SET
TIME for 2 seconds.
» [24H ] begins to blink, and you can
hear a beep.
2 Press /TUNE+ or /TUNE- to select
the 12/24 hour format.
3 Press OK/ DOCK 2toconrm.
» 00:00 will display, and the hour digits
begin to blink.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to set the hour, minute,
day, month and year.
Tip
•In 12 hour format, [MONTH--DAY] is displayed.
•in 24 hour format, [DAY--MONTH] is displayed.
Note
•When iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected, the docking
unit synchronizes time from the iPod/iPhone/iPad
automatically.

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4 Play
Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad
You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone/iPad
through this unit.
Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad
The integrated dual dock unit supports the
following iPod, iPhone, and iPad models:
Made for (Dock 1):
• iPhone 5S
• iPhone 5C
• iPhone 5
• iPad Air
• iPad mini
• iPad (4th generation)
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod nano (7th generation)
Also made for (Dock 2):
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone
• iPad (3rd generation)
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd/4th generation)
• iPod classic
• iPod nano (2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th
generation)
Listen from docked iPod/iPhone/iPad
1 Press DOCK 1 or OK/ DOCK 2
to select DOCK 1 or DOCK 2 mode.
2 Place the iPod/iPhone/iPad onto Dock 1
or Dock 2.
Tip
•You can also press /SOURCE repeatedly to switch to
dock 1 or dock 2.
• To pause/resume play, press on the
corresponding dock.
• To skip to a track, press /
(PRESET +/PRESET -).
• To search during play, press and hold
or / (PRESET +/PRESET -),
then release to resume normal play.
Charge the iPod/iPhone/iPad
When the unit is connected to power, the
docked iPod/iPhone/iPad begins to charge.
Tip
•For certain iPod models, it may take up to a minute
before the charging indication appears.

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Play from Bluetooth-enabled
devices
Note
•The effective operation range between the unit and
your Bluetooth enabled device is approximately 10
meters (30 feet).
•Any obstacle between the system and the device can
reduce the operational range.
•Compatibility with all Bluetooth devices is not
guaranteed.
1 Press /SOURCE repeatedly to select the
Bluetooth source.
» TheBluetoothindicatorashesblue.
2 On your device that supports Advanced
AudioDistributionProle(A2DP),enable
Bluetooth and search for Bluetooth devices
that can be paired (refer to the user
manual of the device).
3 Select ‘PHILIPS AJ7400‘ on your Bluetooth
enabled device and if necessary input
‘0000’ as the paring password.
» After successful pairing and connection,
the Bluetooth indicator turns solid
blue, and the unit beeps.


0000
PIN
PHILIPS AJ7400
4 Play audio on the connected device.
» Audio streams from your Bluetooth
enabled device to this unit.
Tip
•The unit can memorize up to 8 previously connected
Bluetooth devices.
To pause/resume music play:
• Press and hold on either dock.
To disconnect the Bluetooth-enabled device:
• Deactivate Bluetooth on your device;
• Press and hold /PROG/SCAN; or
• Move the device beyond the
communication range.
To clear Bluetooth pairing history:
• Pressand hold both /VOL - and
/TUNE- for 3 seconds.
» The current Bluetooth connection is
disconnected.
» ‘RESET’ is displayed.
Play from an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.
1 Press /SOURCE repeatedly to select the
AUDIO IN source.
2 Connect a 3.5mm audio link cable (not
supplied) to:
• the AUDIO IN socket (3.5mm) on the
back of the unit.
• the headphone socket on an external
device.
» The text message [AUDIO IN] scrolls
on the screen with display of the date
and time.
3 Start to play the device (see the device
user manual).

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5 Listen to radio
Note
•Only FM radio reception is available on this unit.
Tune to a radio station
Tip
•For the optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the FM antenna.
•Position the antenna as far as possible from your
household appliances or other radiation sources.
•[STEREO] is the default setting for tuner mode.
•In tuner mode, you can press and hold /SET TIME
to switch between [STEREO] and [MONO], and the
unit memorizes your setting even if you turn off the
unit or switch to other sources.
1 Press /SOURCE repeatedly to select FM
mode.
2 Press and hold / (TUNE+/TUNE-)
for more than 2 seconds.
» The radio tunes to the next station
with strong reception automatically.
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
• To tune to a weak station, press /
(TUNE+/TUNE-) repeatedly until you
ndtheoptimalreception.
Program radio stations
Radio station presetting allows you to save
radio stations, and quickly tune to a favorite
station.
Note
•The preset list can store up to 20 stations.
•If the preset list is fully occupied, the screen will show
P 20.
•When you save a radio station to a position that has
already been occupied, the original radio station will
be replaced.
Program radio stations manually
1 Press /SOURCE repeatedly to enter FM
mode.
2 Press / (TUNE+/TUNE-) to tune to a
radio station.
3 Press /PROG/SCAN.
» Apresetnumberashes.
4 Press / (PRESET +/PRESET -) to
change the preset number.
5 Press OK/ DOCK 2 to save the
current radio station to the selected preset
number.
Program radio stations automatically
1 Press /SOURCE repeatedly to enter M
mode.
2 Press and hold /PROG/SCAN.
» The screen displays [AUTO] (auto).
» The unit starts to scan for all available
radio stations automatically, and saves
them to the preset list.
3 Waituntiltheautoscannishes.
» Therststationinthepresetlist
broadcasts automatically.
Select a preset radio station
• Press / (PRESET +/PRESET -) to
select a preset number.

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6 Other features
Set the alarm timer
You can set two alarms to ring at different time.
Note
•Make sure that you have set the clock correctly.
1 Press and hold AL1 or AL2.
» The hour digits begin to blink, and you
can hear a beep.
» [AL SET] (alarm set) is displayed on
the screen.
2 Press / (TUNE+/TUNE-) repeatedly
to set the hour, then press OK/
DOCK 2toconrm.
» The minute digits begin to blink.
3 Press / (TUNE+/TUNE-) repeatedly
to set the minute, then press OK/
DOCK 2toconrm.
» An alarm day option begins to blink.
4 Press / (TUNE+/TUNE-) repeatedly
to set the days for alarm ringing (everyday
in a week, workdays only, or weekends
only), then press OK/ DOCK 2 to
conrm.
» An alarm source option begins to blink.
5 Press / (TUNE+/TUNE-) repeatedly
to select an alarm sound source (BT,
DOCK 2, DOCK 1, BUZZ, FM), then press
OK/ DOCK 2toconrm.
» An alarm volume level begins to blink.
6 Press / (TUNE+/TUNE-) repeatedly
to select your preferred alarm volume
level, then press OK/ DOCK 2 to
nishthealarmsetting.
» You can hear two beeps.
Tip
•If you select DOCK 1/DOCK 2 as the alarm sound
source, when there is no device docked, the alarm will
automatically switch to the buzzer sound.
•If both alarms are set to the same time, only Alarm 1
will ring.
View the alarm settings
• Press AL1 or AL2 to view alarm settings.
Activate and deactivate the alarm
timer
1 Press AL1 or AL2 to show the alarm
setting.
2 To activate the timer, press AL1/AL2 again
repeatedly until [ AL 1] or [ AL2] is
displayed.
• To deactivate the timer, press AL1/AL2
again repeatedly until is no longer
displayed.
Snooze
• When the alarm rings, press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
» The alarm stops, and the alarm icon
ashes.
» The alarm will resume ringing 9
minutes later.
Note
•When the units runs on battery power, only the buzzer
can be used as the alarm sound source.

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Stop alarm ring
• When the alarm rings, press the
corresponding AL1 or AL2.
» The alarm stops but the alarm settings
remain.
Tip
•If you press and hold /SOURCE, the alarm will also
be stopped, and the unit will switch to standby mode.
•If you do not stop the alarm, it will ring for 30 minutes.
•When an alarm rings, it begins from a relative low
volume, and rises gradually to the highest alarm volume
you set previously in 90 seconds.
Set the sleep timer
This unit can switch to standby mode
automatically after a set period of time.
• Press SLEEP repeatedly to select from 120,
90, 60, 45, 30 and 15 minutes.
» When the sleep timer is activated, is
shown on the screen.
To deactivate sleep timer
• Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off) is
shown.
» The sleep timer is deactivated,
disappears from the screen.
Adjust display brightness
• When no alarm is ringing, press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to
select different levels of display brightness.
Note
•When using batteries to operate, you can not select
brightness levels.

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7 Adjust sound
Adjust volume level
• During play, press / (VOL +/-) to
increase/decrease the volume level step
by step.
Tip
•You can also press and hold / (VOL +/-) to
increase/decrease the volume at a faster speed.
Select a sound effect
• During play, press /SET TIME
repeatedly to select from a preset sound
effect and turn on/off dynamic bass
enhancement.
Note
•The unit supports the following sound effects: [POP]
(pop), [JAZZ] (Jazz), [ROCK] (rock), [CLAS] (classic)
and [FLAT](at).
•If DBB is activated, [DBB] is displayed.

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8 Product
information
Note
•Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
Specications
Amplier
Total output power 8 W
Frequency Response 80 Hz -16 kHz,
±3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio ≥67dBA
Aux Input (Audio in) 0.6 V RMS
20kohm
Speakers
Speaker Impedance 4 ohm
Speaker Driver 57 mm
Sensitivity >84dB/m/W
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version V2.1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency
Band
2.4 GHz ~ 2.48 GHz
ISM Band
Bluetooth Range 10 m (free space)
FM
Tuning Range FM 87.5 - 108
MHz
Tuning grid 50 KHz
- Mono, 26dB quieting
sensitivity
- Stereo, 46dB quieting
sensitivity
<22 dBf
<51 dBf
Search Sensitivity <41 dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion <2%
Signal to Noise Ratio >45 dB
General information
AC power 100-240 V~,
50/60 Hz
Operation Power Consumption 44 W
Standby Power Consumption
(clock display)
<1 W
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D) 260 x 138 x
185 mm
Weight (Main unit, without
packing)
1.13 kg

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9 Troubleshooting
Caution
•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).When you contact philips,
ensure that your 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.
•Check if the unit is performing auto scan.
Volume is muted during auto scan process.
No response from the unit
•Remove the batteries from the main unit
(if inserted), disconnect and reconnect the
AC power plug, and turn on the unit again.
Music playback is unavailable on this unit even
after successful Bluetooth connection.
•The device cannot be used to play music
through this unit wirelessly.
The audio quality is poor after connection
with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
•The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to this unit or remove any
obstacle between them.
Bluetooth cannot be connected with this unit.
•Thedevicedoesnotsupporttheproles
required for this unit.
•The Bluetooth function of the device is
not enabled. Refer to the user manual of
thedevicetondouthowtoenablethe
function.
•This unit is not in pairing mode.
•This unit is already connected with another
Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect that
device and then try again.
The paired mobile device connects and
disconnects constantly.
•The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to this unit or remove any
obstacle between them.
•Some mobile phones may connect and
disconnect constantly when you make
or end calls.This does not indicate any
malfunction of this unit.
•For some devices, the Bluetooth
connection may be deactivated
automatically as a power-saving feature.
This does not indicate any malfunction of
this unit.
Poor radio reception
•Increase the distance between the unit and
yourTV or other household appliances.
•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.

Specifications are subject to change without notice
2014 © WOOX Innovations Limited.All rights reserved.Philips
and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of
Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used by WOOX Innovations
Limited under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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