Philips AJ-3500 User manual

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SET TIME
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MIN CLOCK
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SET AL 1
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1 Important
Safety
Read these instructions.•
Heed all warnings.•
Follow all instructions.•
Do not use this clock radio near water.•
Clean only with dry cloth.•
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with•
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat•
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,•
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the clock radio.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the•
manufacturer.
Unplug this clock radio during lightning storms or when unused•
for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is•
required when the clock radio 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 clock radio, the clock
radio has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
This clock radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.•

Do not place any sources of danger on the clock radio (e.g.•
liquid filled objects, lighted candles).
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the•
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
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 FM/MW radio;•
know the time;•
set two alarms; and•
wake up by buzzer alarm or FM/MW radio.•
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
Main unit (with a battery)•
User manual•
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 clock radio.Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

Overview of the main unit
aFM/MW frequency indicator
Show FM/MW frequency.•
bHR/MIN
Adjust hour/minute.•
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c/BRIGHTNESS
Snooze alarm.•
Adjust display brightness.•
dDisplay panel
Show current status.•
eAL1/AL2
Turn on/off alarm.•
View alarm settings.•
fRADIO
Turn on/off radio.•
gFM/MW
Select FM/MW tuner.•
hSLEEP
Set sleep timer.•
iCLOCK/SET AL1/SET AL2/SET TIME
Set time/alarm.•
View time.•
j+ TUNING -
Tune to radio stations.•
kAL1/AL2 RADIO·BUZZ
Select alarm source for Alarm 1/Alarm 2.•
lTIME ZONE
Select time zone.•
m12/24H·DST
Select 12/24 hour format.•
Select daylight saving time (DST) option.•
nVOL
Adju• st volume.

3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.
Install battery a
Warning
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine, or fire.•
Never discard batteries in fire.
The battery contains chemical substances, so it should be disposed
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of properly.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
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with the same or equivalent type.
Keep children away from the battery.
•
Note
You can only use AC power as power supply.•
When power is disconnected, the display backlight is off.•
The pre-installed lithium CR2032 battery can back up clock settings.•
When is displayed, replace the battery as indicated.

Connect power b
Caution
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage corresponds•
to the voltage printed on the back or underside of the clock radio.
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC adapter, always pull
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the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
Plug and set
The clock radio has “plug and set” feature.When power is connected,
the clock is set automatically.
Select time zone
Check if the time of the clock radio is consistent with the local time. If
not, adjust the time zone settings according to your location.
1In standby mode, press TIME ZONE.
The current time zone number blinks on the display panel.»
2Press TIME ZONE repeatedly to select time zone (-1 to +12
adjustable).
For Europe:
Western European Time (WET) +0
Central European Time (CET) +1 (Default)
Eastern European Time (EET) +2
Moscow Standard Time (MST) +3

Set clock c
In standby mode, you can set clock manually.
Tip
In clock setting mode, press and hold• HR/MIN for one second, and
the hour/minute digits increase or decrease continuously.
Select DST (daylight saving time) mode
For countries with daylight saving time (DST), the clock radio offers you
DST option to adjust summer time.
In standby mode, press and hold 12/24H·DST for two seconds.
The clock advances by one hour and»[DST] is displayed.
Tip
To exit DST mode, repeat the above operation.•
To select 12/24 hour format, press• 12/24H·DST repeatedly.
4 Set alarm timer
Set alarm time d
In standby mode, you can set two alarms to ring at different time.

Note
In alarm setting mode, press and hold• HR/MIN for one second, and
the hour/minute digits increase or decrease continuously.
Select alarm sound
To select the last heard channel or buzzer as alarm sound, switch AL1/
AL2 RADIO·BUZZ to left or right.
Tip
The gentle wake-up function is designed for all alarm sources.•
Activate/deactivate alarm timer
1Press AL1/AL2 to view alarm settings.
2Press AL1/AL2 again to activate or deactivate the alarm timer.
»or appears if alarm timer is on and disappears if it is
off.
To stop alarm, press the corresponding• AL1/AL2.
The alarm repeats ringing for the next day except in hotel•
mode.
Note
When alarm sounds, you cannot adjust volume by rotating• VOL.

Snooze alarm
When alarm sounds, press /BRIGHTNESS.
The alarm snoozes and repeats ringing five minutes later.»
To adjust alarm interval (in minutes), press /
BRIGHTNESS repeatedly.
5 10 15 20 25 30
5 Listen to radio
Tune to radio stations e
Tip
Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR, or other•
radiation source.
For better reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the
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antenna.

Adjust volume f
6 Other features
Set sleep timer
This clock radio can switch to standby mode automatically after a preset
period.
1Press SLEEP repeatedly to select sleep timer period (in
minutes).
When the sleep timer is activated,»is displayed.
To deactivate the sleep timer:
1Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off) appears.
15 30 60 90 120
OFF
Select hotel mode
In hotel mode, the alarm can only be activated once at the preset time
and will not repeat ringing on the next day.
Hold down SLEEP, then press and hold AL2 simultaneously for five
seconds.
»[ON] is displayed.

Note
To return to normal mode, repeat the above operation.• [OFF] is
displayed.
Adjust display brightness
Press /BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to select
different brightness level: high, mid, and low.
7 Product information
Note
Product information is subject to change without prior notice.•
Specifications
Amplifier
Rated Output Power 0.6W RMS

Tuner
Tuning Range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW: 520-1620 KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
FM: <22 dBu
MW: <92 dBuV/M
Search Selectivity FM: <28 dBu
MW:<98 dBuV/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 < 3W
Standby Power Consumption < 2W
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D) 179.5 x 87 x 76 mm
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
0.7 kg
0.5 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/support).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.•
Alarm does not work
Set the clock/alarm correctly.•
Clock/alarm setting erased

Power has been interrupted or the power plug has been•
disconnected.
Reset the clock/alarm.•
9 Notice
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the
European Community.
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.
Note
The type plate is located on the bottom of the apparatus.•
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means that 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.