Philips AJB3552 User manual

AJB3552
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Contents
1 Important 5
Safety 5
Notice 6
2 Your DAB clock radio 8
Introduction 8
What’s in the box 8
Overview of the main unit 9
3 Get started 12
Connect power 12
Set clock 13
Turn radio on/off 14
4 Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) 15
Scan DAB radio stations automatically 15
Tune to a DAB radio station 16
Search for DAB radio station manually 16
Store favorite DAB radio stations in memory 16
Listen to a preset DAB radio station 17
Show DAB information 17
Use DAB menu 18
Select DRC setting 18
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5 Listen to FM radio 20
Tune to a radio station 20
Scan for FM radio stations 20
Store favorite FM radio stations in memory 21
Listen to a preset FM radio station 21
Display RDS information 21
Select FM radio searching scope 22
6 Adjust settings 23
Adjust time setting 24
Select backlight settings 25
Set alarm timer 26
Set the sleep timer 29
Enhance bass 29
7 Product information 30
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8 Troubleshooting 32
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1 Important
Safety
Important safety instructions
aThe apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
bDo not place any sources of danger on the apparatus
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cNever insert objects into the ventilation slots or
other openings on the apparatus.
dProtect the power cord from being walked on or
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and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
eUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
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remain readily operable.
Notice
This product complies with the radio interference requirements
of the European Community.
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.
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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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expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2012 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved.
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Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics
N.V. or their respective owners. Philips reserves the right to
change products at any time without being obliged to adjust
earlier supplies accordingly.
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2 Your DAB clock
radio
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To
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product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this unit, you can:
 listen to either digital radio (DAB) or analog FM radio
 know the time
 wake up by DAB/FM radio or buzzer alarm.
The unit offers Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) to enrich sound.
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
 Main unit
 Power adaptor
 User manual
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Overview of the main unit
aBACK
 Return to previous menu.
 Cancel a selection.
bINFO/MENU
 Access DAB/FM menu.
 Display DAB/RDS information.
cDBB
 Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement.
dSLEEP
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 Set sleep timer.
e/
 Navigate through the DAB/FM menu.
 Select a preset radio station.
 Scan for previous/next radio station.
fDisplay panel
 Show status.
gLight sensor
 For backlight brightness adjustment.
hMINUTE/VOLUME
 Set minute.
 Adjust volume.
i 
 Set hour.
 Tune to a radio station.
jSET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME
 Set alarm/time.
 Switch to clock screen.
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 Repeat alarm.
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lALARM ON/OFF
 Turn on/off alarm timer.
mRADIO ON/OFF
 Turn on/off radio.
nSOURCE
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 Select DAB/FM source.
oAUTOSCAN
 Scan radio stations.
 Store favorite radio stations in memory.
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3 Get started
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 FM/DAB antenna
For better reception, fully extend and adjust the position of
the FM/DAB antenna.
Note
 To prevent interference, position the antenna as far as possible
from TV, VCR, or other radiation source.
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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 that you have completed all
other connections.
Note
 The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit.
1Connect the AC adaptor to the DC socket on the
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Set clock
1In standby mode, rotate SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET
TIME to the SET TIME position.
»The hour and minute digits begin to blink.
2Rotate HOUR to set the hour.
3Rotate MINUTE to set the minute.
4Rotate the SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the
CLOCK
Turn radio on/off
1In standby mode, press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on
radio.
»The last listened DAB or FM station broadcasts
automatically.
Tip
 You can also turn on radio by pressing SOURCE.
 To turn radio off, press RADIO ON/OFF.
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4 Listen to Digital
Audio Broadcasts
(DAB)
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), is a way of broadcasting radio
digitally through a network of transmitters. It provides you with
more choice, better sound quality, and more information.
1Press SOURCE repeatedly to select DAB.
»The unit automatically scans DAB radio stations.The
unit stores all available DAB radio stations and then
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»If no DAB service is available, [No DAB Station] is
displayed, and then [Autoscan] is displayed.
Scan DAB radio stations automatically
You can perform full scan to search for DAB radio stations.
1In DAB mode, press AUTO SCAN for over 3 second.
»The unit scans all available DAB radio stations and
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Tune to a DAB radio station
1In DAB mode, rotate  to navigation through
available DAB stations.
2Press SELECT
Search for DAB radio station
manually
1In DAB mode, press INFO/MENU for over 3 seconds.
2Press /to select [Manual tune], then press SELECT.
3Rotate  to navigate DAB radio frequency.
4Press SELECT
»Searching starts.
5When searching is complete, press SELECT again to
start playing.
Store favorite DAB radio stations in
memory
You can store up to 20 DAB radio stations in preset channel.
1Select the DAB radio station.
2Press AUTO SCAN.
»The preset channel number is displayed.
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3Press /to select a number: 1- 20.
4Press SELECT
5Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations.
Note
 To remove a pre-stored DAB radio station, store another station
in its place.
Listen to a preset DAB radio station
1Press /to select a preset DAB radio channel.
2Press SELECT
Show DAB information
1During listening to DAB radio, press INFO/MENU
repeatedly to scroll through the following information
(if available):
 Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)
 Signal strength
 Program type (PTY)
 Ensemble Name
 Channel and frequency
 Signal error rate
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 Bit rate and audio status
 Date
Use DAB menu
You can remove all invalid stations from the available DAB
station list.
1In DAB mode, press INFO/MENU for over 3 seconds.
2Press / repeatedly until [Prune] is displayed.
3Press SELECT
»[No][Yes] is displayed.
4Press / to select [Yes].
5Press SELECT.
»All invalid stations are removed.
Select DRC setting
During listen to DAB radio, you can change DRC (Dynamic
Range Control) settings to adds or removes a degree of
compensation for dynamic range of audio performance.
1In DAB mode, press MENU for over 3 seconds.
2Press /until [DRC] is displayed.
3Press SELECT
4Press /repeatedly to select an option:
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 [DRC off]: DRC is switched off.
 [DRC high]: DRC is switched on. Recommend to
use this setting in noisy environment.
 [DRC low]: DRC is set to half normal level.
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5 Listen to FM 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 of
the antenna.
1Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM tuner.
2Press and hold or .
»The radio tunes to a station with strong reception
automatically.
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Scan for FM radio stations
1In FM radio mode, press and hold AUTO SCAN for
over 3 seconds.
»up to 20 FM stations with strong signal are stored in
channel 1 - 20.
»The station stored in channel 1 starts broadcasting.
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Store favorite FM radio stations in
memory
1Tune to an FM radio station.
2Press AUTO SCAN.
»The preset channel number is displayed.
3Press /to select a channel: 1-20.
4Press SELECT.
»The selected FM radio station is saved in the selected
channel.
5Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations.
Listen to a preset FM radio station
1Press / to select a preset number.
»The station starts broadcast in a few seconds.
Display RDS information
Radio Data System (RDS) is a service that sends additional
broadcast information along with FM stations.
If you listen to a FM station with RDS signal,“RDS” is displayed.
1Press INFO/MENU to display RDS information such as
PTY (program type) and station name.
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