Philips AS351/12 User manual

AS351
User manual
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome

1EN
Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
2 Your Docking Speaker for
Android™ 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the main unit 4
3 Get started 5
Power supply 5
Option 1: AC power 5
Option 2: Battery power 5
Turn on 5
Switch to standby mode 5
4 Play and charge 6
Compatible with Android™ 6
Play audio through manual Bluetooth
connection 6
Play audio through auto Bluetooth
connection with Philips DockStudio 7
Install DockStudio app onto
Android-powered device 8
Activate Bluetooth with
DockStudio app 10
Dock and charge Android-powered
phone 13
Dock Android-powered device 13
Use dock extension 14
Charge Android-powered phone 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
5 Other features 18
Use more features with DockStudio 18
Listen to Internet radio 18
Set sleep timer 18
Set alarm timer 19
Charge your phone through the USB
socket 20
Play audio from an external device 20
6 Product information 22
Specications 22
7 Troubleshooting 23
8 Notice 24
Recycling 24

2EN
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
otherapparatus(includingampliers)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 apparatus.
• Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecied
by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
• Referallservicingtoqualiedservice
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
carbonandalkaline,etc.).
• 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
apparatus(e.g.liquidlledobjects,lighted
candles).
• 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.

3EN
2 Your Docking
Speaker for
Android™
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcometoPhilips!Tofullybenetfromthe
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this docking speaker, you can:
• enjoy audio from your Bluetooth-enabled
portable device or an external device;
• charge your phone; and
• experience various features brought by
Philips 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
• Quick start guide
• Safety sheet

4EN
Overview of the main unit
a
• Activate or deactivate Bluetooth
function.
b
• Bluetooth indicator.
c
• Charge your phone through USB cable.
d AUX IN
• Connect an external audio device.
e Dock for Android-powered device
e
f
g
h
d
a
b
c
f +/-
• Adjust volume.
g Power supply socket
h Battery compartment

5EN
3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
Power supply
Either AC power or batteries can be used as
power supply of this speaker.
Option 1:AC power
Caution
•Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or
underside of the unit.
•Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC
adapter, always pull the plug from the socket. Never
pull the cord.
Connect the power adapter to the wall outlet.
Option 2: Battery power
Caution
•Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshine,orre.Neverdiscardbatteriesinre.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 4 AA batteries with correct polarity
(+/-)asindicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Note
•Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
Turn on
Press .
» The Bluetooth indicator begins to
blink.
Switch to standby mode
Press again to switch the docking speaker to
standby mode.
» The Bluetooth indicator turns off.
+
+
+
+
AA
AA
AA
AA

6EN
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 DockStudio app.
Compatible with Android™
To make full use of your docking speaker, your
Android-powered device should satisfy the
following requirements:
• With Android operation system (Version
2.1orabove);
• With Bluetooth software (Version 2.1 or
above);and
• With a micro USB connector.
For other devices with micro USB connector
and Bluetooth function, you can still use the
docking speaker to do the following:
• Charge your device through the USB
connector or USB socket;
• Enjoy audio through Bluetooth.
Tip
•Formoredetails,gotowww.philips.com/exidock.
Play audio through manual
Bluetooth connection
The docking speaker uses Bluetooth wireless
technology to stream music from your portable
device to the system.
Note
•Before you connect a Bluetooth device to this docking
speaker, familiarize yourself with the Bluetooth
capabilities of the device.
•Keep this docking speaker away from other electronic
devices that may cause interference.
1 On your docking speaker, 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.
3 Scan Bluetooth devices that can pair with
your portable device.

7EN
4 When [PHILIPS AS351] is displayed on
your device, select it to start connection.
» If connection is successful, you will hear
doublebeepconrmationandnda
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 speaker.
Tip
•The effective operation range between the docking
speaker and the paired device is approximately 10
meters(30feet).
•Any obstacle between the speaker 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 speaker, 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.

8EN
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]
(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

9EN
Install DockStudio app through Android
Market
You can also search Philips DockStudio from
Android Market directly, and then install the app.
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.
DockStudio
1 Tap the "Android Market" icon on your
device.
2 Tap the search icon on the screen.
3 In the search bar, type in "Philips
DockStudio" to search the app.
4 Fromthesearchresultlist,ndandtap
Philips DockStudio to start downloading.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to install
the DockStudio app.

10 EN
6 When installation is complete, tap [Done]
(done).
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
Activate Bluetooth with DockStudio
app
Philips DockStudio app helps to connect your
Android-powered device and docking speaker
through Bluetooth automatically.
Note
•Make sure that your Android-powered device is
connected to the Internet.
First-time launch
1 On your docking speaker, press to
activate Bluetooth.
» blinks on the display panel.
2 On the home screen of your device, tap
the DockStudio icon to launch the app.
» A prompt message asking you to
download Songbird appears.
3 Tap [Cancel](cancel).
DockStudio

11EN
» The device starts to scan Philips
devices that can be paired
automatically.
4 When [PHILIPS AS351] is displayed on
your device, select it to start connection.
» It may take a few seconds to complete
the connection.
» After Bluetooth connection, a different
Bluetooth icon can be found on the
top of the screen.
5 Play audio with the media player of your
portable device.

12 EN
» The audio comes out through the
docking speaker.
Next-time launch
Next time you launch the DockStudio app,
connect to the docking speaker through
Bluetooth as below.
1 Activate the Bluetooth function of your
docking speaker.
2 Launch Philips DockStudio to access its
menu.
3 Tap [Speaker Connection] (Speaker
Connection)toactivateautomatic
Bluetooth connection.
» It may take a few seconds to complete
the connection.

13EN
4 Play audio on your portable device.
» The audio comes out through the
docking speaker.
Sync time automatically
After you activate Bluetooth connection
through Philips DockStudio, the docking
speaker synchronizes time with your Bluetooth-
enabled device automatically.
Dock and charge Android-
powered phone
Dock Android-powered device
To charge your Android-powered phone, you
needtodockitinthedockingspeakerrst.
1 Check the orientation of the micro USB
connector on your Android-powered
phone. If your USB connector has a cover,
ipitoutwards.
2 If necessary, rotate the USB connector on
the docking speaker, and then place your
Android-powered phone onto the dock.
3 Adjust the bumpers on both sides of the
connector to stabilize the phone.
4 Slide the connector to place your phone in
the middle of the docking speaker.

14 EN
Tip
•If the micro USB connector is located at the top, and
your are using Android system of version 2.3 or above,
screen auto-rotation is available.
Use dock extension
If the USB connector on your phone is close
to the edge, the supplied dock extension can
balance the docked phone, as illustrated.
1 Adjust the slide knobs to make both
bumpers at the lowest position.
2 Place the dock extension onto the dock.
3 Dock your phone.
Charge Android-powered phone
When the docking speaker is connected to
power, the docked phone starts charging
automatically.
Tip
•This function is also available for non Android-powered
device that has a micro USB connector.
Dock extension
Play audio with Philips
Songbird
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 on Android-powered
device
1 Tap the DockStudio icon on your Android-
powered device.
» The DockStudio menu is displayed.
DockStudio

15EN
2 Tap [Songbird].
» You are requested to download
Songbird.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to
download the app.
4 After installation, tap [Open] (Open)to
access Songbird menu.
5 Select a track, and then tap to play music.

16 EN
Install Songbird on PC
1 Go to www.philips.com/songbird.
2 Search Songbird.
3 Download the latest Songbird application.
songbird
4 Follow on-screen instructions to install
Philips Songbird on your PC.
Sync with PC through Philips Songbird
Note
•Make sure that you have turned on the USB storage.
1 On your PC, launch Philips Songbird.
2 Connect your Android-powered device to
PC with a USB cable.Wait until the device
is recognized by the Songbird.
» On Philips Songbird, the device is
displayed when it is recognized by the
PC .
» Ifitisthersttimeyouconnectthe
device to Philips Songbird, a pop-up
screen appears. Select auto sync as
prompted.
» The device synchronizes with Philips
Songbird automatically.
If you didn't select auto sync, you can sync with
Songbird manually.
1 Select the device under Devices.

17EN
2 Select Manual or Auto.
3 Click Sync.
» If you have selected auto sync, auto
sync starts automatically when you
connect the device to the PC.

18 EN
5 Other features
Use more features with
DockStudio
With Philips DockStudio, you can also listen to
Internet radio, set alarm timer and sleep timer.
Note
•Make sure that your portable device is connected to
the Internet.
Listen to Internet radio
1 Connect your Android-powered device
and the docking system through Bluetooth.
2 Open Philips DockStudio to go to the
main menu.
3 Tap [Radio] (Radio)onthescreen.
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.
Set sleep timer
1 Launch Philips DockStudio.
2 Tap the icon to access the sleep timer
menu.

19EN
3 Select a time period for the sleep timer,
and then tap [Start] (Start).
Note
•This function only works with Philips Songbird.
Set alarm timer
With Philips DockStudio, 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 the app.
2 Tap the icon to access clock setting
menu.
3 Tap [Alarm settings] (Alarmsettings).