Philips AS141/05 User manual

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Contents
1 Important 2
2 Your Docking System for
Android™ 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the docking system 4
3 Get started 6
Connect power 6
Turn on 6
Switch to standby mode 6
Select a source 6
4 Play and charge 7
Compatible with Android™ 7
Play audio through manual Bluetooth
connection 7
Play audio through auto Bluetooth
connection with Philips DockStudio 8
Install DockStudio app onto
Android-powered device 9
Activate Bluetooth with
DockStudio app 11
Sync time automatically 14
Play audio with Philips Songbird 14
Install Songbird on Android-
powered device 14
Install Songbird on PC 16
Sync with PC through Philips
Songbird 16
Use more features with DockStudio 17
Set alarm timer 17
Set sleep timer 18
Listen to Internet radio 19
Dock and charge Android-powered
phone 20
Dock Android-powered phone 20
Use dock extension 20
Charge Android-powered phone 21
5 Listen to FM radio 22
Tune to FM radio stations 22
Store FM radio stations automatically 22
Store FM radio stations manually 22
Select a preset radio station 22
6 Other features 23
Set time 23
Set alarm timer 23
Set alarm 23
Select alarm source 23
Activate/deactivate alarm timer 23
Snooze alarm 23
Set sleep timer 23
Play audio from an external device 24
Adjust display brightness 24
7 Product information 25
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Tuner 25
General information 25
8 Troubleshooting 26
About Bluetooth device 26
9 Notice 27
Recycling 27

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1 Important
 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
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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.
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by the manufacturer.
 Unplug this unit during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
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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
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 Where the plug of the Direct Plug-in
Adapter is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

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2 Your Docking
System for
Android™
Congratulations on your purchase, and
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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 DockStudio and Philips 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

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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.
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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
 Connect power.

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3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
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.
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.

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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 DockStudio app.
Compatible with Android™
To make full use of your docking system, your
Android-powered device should satisfy the
following requirements:
 With Android operation system (Version
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 With Bluetooth software (Version 2.1 or
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 With a micro USB connector.
For other devices with micro USB connector
and Bluetooth function, you can still use the
docking system to do the the following:
 Charge your device through the USB
connector;
 Enjoy audio through Bluetooth.
Tip
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Play audio through manual
Bluetooth connection
The docking system uses Bluetooth wireless
technology to stream music from your portable
device to the system.
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 On your docking system, press to
activate Bluetooth.
» The Bluetooth indicator blinks on the
display panel.
2 Turn on Bluetooth function of your
portable device.
 Different devices may have different
way to activate Bluetooth.

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3 Scan Bluetooth devices that can pair with
your portable device.
4 When [PHILIPS AS141] is displayed on
your device, select it to start connection.
» If connection is successful, you will hear
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different Bluetooth icon on the top of
the screen.
5 Play audio with the media player of your
portable device.
» The audio comes out through the
docking system.
Tip
 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
Philips DockStudio
Philips DockStudio 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 the free
app.

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Install DockStudio app onto Android-
powered device
You have two ways to install Philips
DockStudio on your Android-powered device.
Install DockStudio 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 on the package or Quick Start Guide.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to install
Philips DockStudio app.
3 When installation is complete, tap [Done]

» The DockStudio icon appears on your
portable device.
The Philips DockStudio app brings a suite of
cool, new features to your Philips DockStudio
docking speaker, including automatic Bluetooth
connection, Songbird music player,
worldwide Internet radio, sound settings
DockStudio