Philips AS351/12 User manual

AS351
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Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
2 Your docking speaker for AndroidTM 5
Introduction 5
What's in the box 5
Overview of main unit 6
3 Get started 7
Battery installation 7
Connect power 7
Turn on 8
4 Play and charge 9
Compatible with AndroidTM 9
Play music through Bluetooth 9
Play audio through auto Bluetooth
connection with Fidelio app 11
Install "Songbird app" to enjoy music 16
Dock and charge Android-powered
device 19
5 Other features 22
Listen to internet radio 22
Set sleep timer 23
Set alarm timer 24
6 Product information 26
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7 Notice 27
Recycling 27
8 Troubleshooting 28

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1 Important
Safety
 Read these instructions.
 Keep these instructions.
 Heed all warnings.
 Follow all instructions.
 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 Clean only with dry cloth.
 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 apparatus.
 
by the manufacturer.
 Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
 
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.
 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

 Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.
 Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
 Do not place any sources of danger on the


 Where the plug of the Direct Plugin
Adapter is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Warning
 Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
 Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
 Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.

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2 Your docking
speaker for
AndroidTM
Congratulations on your purchase, and

support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this docking speaker, you may enjoy
following features:
 Enjoy audio from your Bluetooth-enabled
portable device;
 Charge your device with micro USB
connector;
 Experience various features brought by
Philips Fidelio app and Songbird app.
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
 Main unit
 Power adapter
 Dock extension
 Quick start guide
 Safety sheet

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Overview of main unit
a
 Turn the Bluetooth on/off.
b
 Bluetooth indicator.
c
 Charge your portable device through
USB link cable.
d AUX IN
 Connect an audio device.
e Dock base
e
f
g
h
d
a
b
c
f +/-
 Adjust volume.
g Power socket
 Power supply socket.
h Battery compartment
 Load the batteries.

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3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
Battery installation
To play with the device, you can use either
alkaline battery or AC power.
Caution
 Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,

1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 4 AA batteries with correct polarity
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3 Close the battery compartment.
Note
 If you are not going to use the device for a long time,
remove the batteries.
 Do not use old and new or different types of batteries
in combination.
 Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
+
+
+
+
AA
AA
AA
AA
Tip
 If you are using the batteries to power up, make sure
that the plug of the adapter is not connected to the
device, even when the adapter is not connected to the
power supply.
Connect power
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 the plug from the socket. Never
pull the cord.
Warning
 
expose this clock radio to rain or moisture.
Connect the power adapter to the wall socket.

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Turn on
Press .
» The Bluetooth indicator on the display
panel begins to blink.
Switch to standby mode
Press again to switch the docking speaker to
standby mode.
» The Bluetooth indicator on the display
panel goes off.

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4 Play and charge
With this docking speaker, 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 speaker, your
phone should satisfy the following requirements:
 With Android operation system (Version

 With Bluetooth software (Version 2.1 or

 With a micro USB connector.
For other non Android-powered smartphone
with micro USB connector and Bluetooth, you
can still use the docking speaker to do the
following:
 Charge your phone through the
connector;
 Enjoy audio through Bluetooth.
Tip
 
Play music through Bluetooth
1 Press to activate Bluetooth on the
device.
» The Bluetooth indicator begins to
blink.
2 On your phone, go to [Settings]
[Wireless and networks]
[Bluetooth
settings] 
3 Tap [Bluetooth]
Bluetooth on your phone.
4 Tap [Search for devices] (Search for


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5 Tap [PHILIPS AS351].
» A Bluetooth pairing request appears.
6 Tap [Accept]
portable device with the docking speaker.
» A different Bluetooth icon can be
found on the top of the screen and
the device are connected through
Bluetooth.
7 Play music through audio player on your
portable device.
» The music comes out through the
docking speaker.
Note
 The settings on the phone may vary from model to
model.
 To keep constant Bluetooth connection, keep your
portable device within 10 m to the docking speaker.

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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.
Install "Fidelio" through QR code
Note
 Make sure that your Android powered device is
connected to the Internet.
 Make sure that your Android powered device has a
scanning software application. If you do not have one,
download one from Android market.
1 Use the scanning software to scan the QR
code.
2 Ta p [Install] 
3 Tap [Accept & download] (Accept &

» Fidelio app downloading and
installation starts.

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» Fidelio app is installed.
» Fidelio app's icon is displayed on the
home page.
Install "Fidelio" through Anroid Market
Note
 Make sure that your Android powered device is
connected to the Internet.
 Make sure that you Android powered device is
equipped with Android Market.
1 Tap the Android Market icon on the main
screen.

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2 Tap the search icon on the screen to
access search bar.
3 In the search bar, type in the "Fidelio" and
search for "Fidelio app".
Philips Fidelio
4 
app" to start Fidelio app download.
5 Ta p [Install]

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6 Ta p [Accept & download] (Accept &

» Fidelio app downloading and
installation starts.
» Fidelio app is installed.
» Fidelio app's icon is displayed on the
home page.

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Activate Bluetooth with Fidelio app
Philips Fidelio app helps to connect your
Android-powered device and docking speaker
through Bluetooth automatically.
1 Press to activate Bluetooth on the
device.
» The Bluetooth indicator begins to
blink.
2 Tap the Fidelio app icon on the home page
to open Fidelio application, and go to the
main menu.
Fidelio
3 Tap [Speaker Connection] (Speaker


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4 Ta p [PHILIPS AS351].
» AS351 is connected to the device
through Bluetooth.
5 Select your desired song, and tap .
» You now may enjoy your music
through the device.
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.

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Install songbird app on portable
device
1 Tap the Fidelio app icon on the main
screen to open Fidelio app.
2 Tap the [songbird] on the main menu of
Fidelio app.
» You are requested to download
Songbird.
Fidelio
3 Tap [download] 
» Songbird is downloaded.
4 Tap the downloaded Songbird app.
» The system asks whether you want to
install Songbird.

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5 Tap [Install] 
» Songbird is installed.
6 Tap [Open]
menu.
7 Select your desired song through Songbird
app from your portable device, and tap .
» You now can enjoy your music through
the device.

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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 app.
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 Android powered
device.
Tip
 Next time when Android powered device is connected
to this computer, music is synchronized from PC to the
device automatically.
Dock and charge Android-
powered device
You can charge your Android-powered device
by docking the device onto the docking speaker.

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Dock your portable device
1 Check the orientation of the micro USB
connector on your portable device, and
rotate the micro USB connector on the
docking speaker if necessary.Then dock
your Android powered device onto the
device.
2 Slide the connector to the center of the
device.
3 Adjust the bumpers on both sides to
stabilize the portable device.
Note
 If the micro USB connector is located at the top, and
you are using Android system of version 2.3 or above,
screen auto-rotation is available.
Use dock extension
If the USB connector on your portable device
is close to the edge, use the supplied dock
extension to balance the device, as illustrated.
1 Adjust the bumpers on both sides to the
lowest position.
2 Put on the dock extension.
3 Dock your portable device.
Dock extension

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Charge your portable device
When the docking speaker is connected to
power, the portable device starts charging
automatically.
Tip
 This function is also available for non Android-powered
device that has a micro-USB connector.