Philips AS140 User manual

AS140
EN User manual
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome

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Contents
1 Important 3
Safety 3
Know these safety symbols 3
2 Your Docking System for AndroidTM 4
Introduction 4
What's in the box 4
Overview of the docking system 5
3 Get started 6
Connect power 6
Turn on 7
Switch to standby mode 7
Select a source 7
4 Play and charge 7
Compatible with AndroidTM 7
Play audio through manual Bluetooth
connection 7
Play audio through auto Bluetooth
connection with Fidelio app 9
Install "Fidelio app" onto Android-
powered device 9
Activate Bluetooth with Fidelio app 13
Sync time automatically 15
Install "Songbird app" to enjoy music 15
Install Songbird app on Android-
powered device 15
Install Songbird on your computer 17
Sync music from PC to Android-
powered device 17
Use more features with Fidelio app 18
Set alarm timer 18
Set sleep timer 19
Listen to Internet radio 20
Dock and charge Android-powered
phone 21
Dock Android-powered phone 21
Use dock extension 21
Charge Android-powered phone 22
5 Listen to FM radio 22
Tune to FM radio stations 22
Store FM radio stations automatically 22
Store FM radio stations manually 23
Select a preset radio station 23
6 Other features 23
Set time 23
Set alarm timer 23
Set alarm 23
Select alarm source 24
Activate/deactivate alarm timer 24
Snooze alarm 24
Set sleep timer 24
Play audio from an external device 24
Adjust display brightness 24
7 Product information 25
 
 
Tuner 25
General information 25
8 Troubleshooting 25
9 Notice 26
Disposal of your old product 26

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1 Important
Safety
 Read these instructions.
 Heed all warnings.
 Follow all instructions.
 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

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 unit.
 
by the manufacturer.
 Unplug this unit during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
 
personnel. Servicing is required when the
unit 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 unit, the unit has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
 This unit shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
 Do not place any sources of danger on


 Where the plug of the Direct Plug-in
Adapter is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Know these safety symbols
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove product
covering.
The 'exclamation point' calls attention to
features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
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shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to

such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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2 Your Docking
System for
AndroidTM
Congratulations on your purchase, and

support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this docking system, you can:
 enjoy audio from your Android-powered
device;
 charge your phone through micro USB
connector;
 listen to FM radio;
 wake up to buzzer alarm, radio, or audio in
your device; and
 experience a variety of features brought by
Philips Fidelio and Songbird app.
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
 Main unit
 Power adapter
 Dock extension
 MP3 link cable x 1
 Quick start guide
 Safety sheet

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Overview of the docking
system
a SET TIME/PROG
 Set clock.
 Store FM radio stations.
b PRESET /
 Select a preset radio station.
 Adjust hour and hour format.
c SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS
 Snooze alarm.
 Adjust display brightness.
d
 Turn the docking system on or off .
 Switch the system to standby mode.
e SOURCE
 Select a source: FM tuner, Bluetooth
device, or MP3 link.
a
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c
d
e
f
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f Display panel
 Show current information.
g AL1/AL2
 Set alarm.
 View alarm settings.
 Activate or deactivate alarm timer.
h SLEEP
 Set sleep timer.
i TUNING · /
 Tune to FM radio stations.
 Adjust minute.
j VOLUME +/-
 Adjust volume.
k Dock for Android phone
 Dock your Android-powered phone.

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l AL1/AL2 RADIO·BUZZ·DOCK
 Select alarm source for Alarm 1 or
Alarm 2.
m MP3 LINK
 Connect an external audio device.
n FM ANTENNA
 Improve FM reception.
o DC IN
 Power supply socket.
3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
Caution
 Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Connect power
Caution
 Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or
underside of the device.
 Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the power
adapter, always pull the plug from the socket. Never
pull the cord.
Note
 The type plate is located on the bottom of the docking
system.
Connect the power adapter to:
 the DC IN socket of the docking system.
 the wall socket.

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Turn on
Press .
» The docking system switches to the last
selected source.
Switch to standby mode
Press again to switch the docking system to
standby mode.
» [OFF]
displayed.
Select a source
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select a source:
Bluetooth, FM tuner, or MP3 link.
Note
 When an android-powered device is docked, the
system automatically switches to Bluetooth mode.
4 Play and charge
With this docking system, you can enjoy audio
in two ways:
 through manual Bluetooth connection;
 through automatic Bluetooth connection
with Philips Fidelio app.
Compatible with AndroidTM
To make full use of your docking system, your
Android-powered device should satisfy the
following requirements:
 With Android operation system (Version

 With Bluetooth software (Version 2.1 or

 With a micro USB connector.
For other devices with micro USB connector
and Bluetooth, you can still use the docking
system to do the the following:
 Charge your device through the USB
connector;
 Enjoy audio through Bluetooth.
Tip
 
Play audio through manual
Bluetooth connection
The docking system uses Bluetooth wireless
technology to stream music from your portable
device to the system.

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Note
 Before you connect a Bluetooth device to this
docking system, familiarize yourself with the Bluetooth
capabilities of the device.
 Keep this docking system away from other electronic
devices that may cause interference.
1 Press to turn on Bluetooth function of
the docking system.
» The Bluetooth indicator blinks on the
display panel.
2 On your portable device, go to [Settings]
[Wireless and networks]
[Bluetooth
settings] 
 Different devices may have different
way to activate Bluetooth.
3 Tap [Bluetooth] 
Bluetooth on your device.
4 Tap [Search for devices] (Search for

5 Tap [PHILIPS AS140].
» A Bluetooth pairing request appears.

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6 Tap [Accept]
device with the docking system.
» After Bluetooth connection, a different
Bluetooth icon can be found on the
top of the screen.
7 Play audio with the media player of your
portable device.
» The audio comes out through the
docking system.
Note
 The effective operation range between the docking
system and the paired device is approximately 10

 Any obstacle between the system and the device can
reduce the operational range.
Play audio through auto
Bluetooth connection with
Fidelio app
Philips Fidelio app brings a suite of new features
to your docking system, including automatic
Bluetooth connection, Songbird music player,
Internet radio and a multi-function alarm clock.
To enjoy more features, you are recommended
to download and install free "Fidelio app".
Install "Fidelio app" onto Android-
powered device
You have two ways to install "Fidelio app" on
your Android-powered device.

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Install "Fidelio app" through QR code
Note
 Make sure that your Android-powered device is
connected to the internet.
 Make sure that your device has a barcode scanner such
as "QR Droid". If not, download one from the Android
market.
1 Use the barcode scanner to scan the QR
code.
2 Tap [Install] 
3 Tap [Accept & download] (accept and

app".
» Fidelio app is installed.

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» Fidelio icon is displayed on the home
screen.
Install "Fidelio app" through Android
Market
You can also search "Fidelio app" software in
the Android Market directly, and then download
and install "Fidelio".
Note
 Make sure that your Android-powered device is
connected to the internet.
 Make sure that Android Market is available on your
Android-powered device.
1 Tap the "Android Market" icon on your
phone screen.
2 Tap the search icon on the screen to
access search bar.

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3 In the search bar, type in "Philips Fidelio" to
search "Fidelio app".
4 
"Philips Fidelio" to start downloading
Fidelio app.
5 Tap [Install]
Philips Fidelio
6 Tap [Accept & download] (Accept and

» Fidelio is installed.

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» Fidelio icon is displayed on the home
screen.
Activate Bluetooth with Fidelio app
Philips Fidelio app helps to connect your
Android-powered device and docking system
through Bluetooth automatically.
1 Press repeatedly to select Bluetooth
source.
» blinks on the display panel.
2 On the home screen of your device, tap
the Fidelio icon to launch Fidelio app.
» Fidelio menu is displayed.
3 Tap [Speaker Connection] (Speaker

Bluetooth connection.
» It may take a few seconds to complete
the connection.
Fidelio

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» After Bluetooth connection, a different
Bluetooth icon can be found on the
top of the screen.

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4 Play audio with the media player of your
portable device.
» The audio comes out through the
docking system.
Sync time automatically
After you activate Bluetooth connection
through Fidelio app, the docking system
synchronizes time with your Bluetooth-enabled
device automatically.
Install "Songbird app" to enjoy
music
Philips Songbird is a simple, easy-to-use PC
program and Android app. It lets you discover,
play and sync your media from PC to your
Android-powered devices seamlessly.
Install Songbird app on Android-
powered device
1 Tap the Fidelio icon on your Android-
powered device to launch Fidelio.
Fidelio

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2 Tap [songbird] on the Fidelio menu.
» You are requested to download
Songbird.
3 Tap [download] 
» Songbird is downloaded automatically.
4 Tap the downloaded Songbird application.
» The system asks whether you want to
install songbird.
5 Tap [Install] 
» Songbird is installed on your device.
6 Tap [Open] 
menu.

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7 Select a track, and then tap to play music.
Install Songbird on your computer
1 Go to www.philips.com/songbird.
2 Download the latest Songbird application.
3 Follow on-screen instructions to install
Songbird on your computer.
Sync music from PC to Android-
powered device
Note
 Make sure that both your computer and Android-
powered device are installed with Songbird application.
1 Connect your Android-powered device to
the computer with a USB cable.
» A prompt window appears.
2 Select [Managing device using Philips
Songbird] (Managing device using Philips

» The Songbird user interface is
displayed.
3 Select [Auto Sync Music] (Auto Sync
[Sync all music and playlists]

4 Click [Sync] 
interface.
» The music on your computer is
synchronized into your Android-
powered device.

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Note
 Next time when your Android-powered device is
connected to this computer, music is synchronized from
PC to the device automatically.
Use more features with
Fidelio app
With Fidelio app, you can also listen to Internet
radio, set alarm timer and sleep timer.
Set alarm timer
With Fidelio app, you can set multiple alarms
and know the latest weather. It even alerts you
when weather conditions are suitable for your
favorite outdoors activity.
1 Launch Fidelio application.
2 Tap the icon to access clock setting
Menu.
3 Tap [Alarm settings] 

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4 Tap to access alarm setting menu.
5 Set the alarm, and tap [Save] 
top right of the screen.
» The new alarm is saved and displayed
on the screen.
Note
 From the [Lifestyle]

The alarm will not ring if the weather is not good
enough.
Set sleep timer
1 Launch Fidelio app.
2 Tap the icon to access clock setting
Menu.
3 Tap [Sleep Timer] 

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4 Select the sleep timer period, and then tap
[Start] 
Note
 This function only works with Songbird app.
Listen to Internet radio
1 Connect your Android-powered device
and the docking system through Bluetooth.
2 Open Fidelio app to go to the main menu.
3 Tap [Radio] 
4 Search a radio station in the search bar.
5 Select a radio station from the search
result list.
» The radio station begins to broadcast.