Philips AJ300D/93 User manual

Docking Entertainment System AJ300D
User manual
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
–1 X certified AC/DC 18V adapter . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 800mA, Output:18V 1.6A)
–Docking kit
• 1 X Apple iPod dock (pre-installed with AJ300D);
• dock adapters (8 adapters for different iPod types)
–1 X AUX-IN cable
CONTROLS (See 1)
1POWER
–switches the system on or to standby mode
–stops active alarm for 24 hours
–deactivates the sleep function
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¡1 /2™
–adjust clock/alarm time
–selects previous/next tracks in the dock mode
–fast searches forward/backward in the dock mode
3PRESET 1-5
–stores, recalls and shows radio station
4SLEEP
–activates the sleep function
– deactivates the sleep function
5DOCK
–selects dock mode for Apple iPod
6TUNER/ AUX
–selects FM radio mode
–selects AUX mode

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–starts/pauses playback in the dock mode
–selects 12 hour or 24 hour mode
8VOL+/-
– adjusts the sound level
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MUTE
–switches playback sound off and on.
0Display
– shows clock/alarm times and status of the set
!Dock connector (30 pins)
– connects iPod player
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ALM 2
– activates/confirm ALARM 2 time setting
–displays ALARM 2 time
–switches off ALARM 2 time
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REPEAT ALARM / BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
–switches off the alarm for a 9 minute period
–changes the brightness of the display illumination
$POWER jack
– socket for AC/DC 18V adapter
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Pigtail –improves FM reception
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ALM 1
– activates/confirm ALARM 1 time setting
–displays ALARM 1 time
–switches off ALARM 1 time
&TIME SET
–activates/confirm clock time/date setting
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(Wake-up mode) DOCK•BUZZER •TUNER
–selects alarm mode: dock, buzzer or radio
(AUX IN jack (3.5 mm)
– connects to external audio source
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RESET
–clears clock time setting

POWER SUPPLY
Mains adapter
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Connect the mains adapter to the set's DC 18V socket and to the power socket.
Helpful hints: To avoid damage to the set, use only the adapter supplied!
The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.
Remote control
Important!
•Before using the remote control, remove the insulation plastic tab as
shown in the figure.
•If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating
range is reduced, replace the battery with a new (CR2025) type
battery.
1. Pull the battery tray out as shown in the figure.
2. Replace a new battery according to polarity indication, and fully insert the
battery tray back to the original position.
Battery contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of
properly.
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CAUTION
High voltage! Do not open.You run the risk of getting an electric
shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Modification of the product could result in hazardous radiation of
EMC or other unsafe operation.

SELF-POWERED BACK-UP
The self-powered back-up conveniently allows your preset stations, alarm and clock
time settings to be stored for up to 10 minutes when there is a power interruption
e.g. AC power failure. The complete clock radio and backlight illumination will be
switched off.
If power supply returns after 10 minutes and the display shows:
• clock time blinking - indicates you need to re-adjust the clock time.
BASIC OPERATION.
Switching on the system
• Press POWER.
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The system will switch to the last selected source.
• Press TUNER/AUX or DOCK.
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The system will switch to the selected source.
Switching the system to standby mode
• In any source mode, press POWER.
Switching off the volume temporarily
Press MUTE on the remote control to stop sound play-back instantly.
™ Playback will continue without sound and the display shows MUTE .
• To start sound playback you can:
– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source.
Illumination brightness
Press REPEAT
ALARM / BRIGHTNESS CONTROL once or more.
• The brightness of the display can be adjusted:
High ➟Low ➟Off ➟High
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SETTING THE CLOCK AND DATE
1. In any mode, press and hold TIME SET until clock digits flashes.
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Press 2; to select 12 Hours/ 24 Hours mode.
3. Hold down or press ¡1 /2™ repeatedly to set and adjust the hours.
4. Press TIME SET to confirm.
™ The clock digits for the minutes flash.
5. Repeat the steps 3 - 4 until you complete all the other settings for minutes,
year, month and days.
TUNER
1 Press TUNER/AUX once to switch on the radio (FM only).
™ Display shows the radio frequency of the last selected waveband. Your pre-
set station is also shown if you are listening to a preset.
( See 2 )
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Adjust the sound using VOL+/- .
3To select preset stations, press the respective PRESET button (1-5).
TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS
1Press and hold ¡1 /2™ until the frequency in the display starts changing.
™Display shows “Scrh” during automatic tuning.
™After the system tunes to a station of sufficient reception, display shows its frequency.
• To tune to a weak station, press
¡1 /2™ briefly and repeatedly until an
optimal reception is found.
To improve reception (FM):
Extend and position the pigtail fully to obtain optimum reception.
STORING AND USING PRESET STATIONS
You can store up to 5 FM radio stations in the memory.
1Tune to your desired station (see TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS).
2To store a preset, hold down briefly on a PRESET button 1-5 until you hear a dou-
ble beep.
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Display shows the preset number of your station.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store your other stations.
• You can overwrite a preset station by storing another frequency in its place.

4 Press a PRESET button 1-5 (or PRESET 4/3on the remote control) to listen to
a preset station.
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To display clock time, press 2; on the set.
USING THE ALARM
GENERAL
Two different alarm times can be set. This can be useful when you need to be
woken up at a different time e.g. during the week and at the weekend, and you
can set different wake-up modes:
• tuner mode.
• buzzer mode. The gentle wake buzzer alarm increases its beep tone frequency within seconds.
• dock mode
SETTING THE ALARM TIME (See 3)
1In any mode, press and hold ALM1 or ALM2 for two seconds.
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ALM1 / ALM2 icon and the hour digits flash. And the icon for the current
alarm mode also flashes.
2 Hold down or press ¡1 /2™ repeatedly to set and adjust the hours.
3Press ALM1 or ALM2 to confirm.
™ ALM1 / ALM2 icon and the minutes digits flash. And the icon for the
current alarm mode also flashes.
4 Hold down or press ¡1 /2™ repeatedly to set and adjust the mintues.
5Press ALM1 or ALM2 to confirm.
SETTING THE ALARM MODE
1Press POWER to switch to standby mode.
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Select your choice of alarm mode: either docked player , buzzer, or radio by
using the DOCK•BUZZER •TUNER slider.
• At the set alarm time, the docked player or radio or buzzer will switch on
automatically.
Helpful hints:
– If you have selected TUNER alarm mode,make sure you have properly tuned to a
station before turning off the set.
– If you have selected DOCK alarm mode,make sure you have docked the compatible
player, or the buzzer mode will be selected automatically.

– To check the alarm time setting for ALM1 or ALM2, press ALM1 or ALM2.
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
There are three ways of switching off the alarm. Unless you cancel the alarm
completely, the 24-hour ALARM RESET will be automatically selected after 59
minutes from the time your alarm first goes off.
24 HOUR ALARM RESET
If you want the alarm mode to be stopped immediately but also wish to retain
the same alarm setting for the following day:
• Press POWER .
REPEAT ALARM
This repeats your alarm call at 9 minute intervals.
• During the alarm call, press REPEAT ALARM / BRIGHTNESS CONTROL..
™ Display shows ALM1 or ALM2 flashing during a repeat alarm.
• Repeat if desired (up to a maximum of 6 times).
CANCELING THE ALARM COMPLETELY
• Press ALM 1or ALM 2button once or more until ALM1 or ALM2 disappears.
DOCK (See 4)
By connecting the iPod to your AJ300D, you can listen to the sound of the docked
player through the powerful speakers of the Hi-Fi system.
COMPATIBLE PORTABLE PLAYER
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Most Apple iPod models with 30-pin dock connector as follows: 20GB, 40GB,
20/30GB photo, 40/60GB photo, 30GB video, 60GB video, mini and nano.
DOCK ADAPTERS
Before plugging your player in the dock, snap the suitable dock adaptor into the
dock to provide a snug fit for the player to be docked.
Selecting the correct dock adaptor
• For the iPod dock, 8 dock adaptors of different type, as indicated at the back of
the adaptor, are included to fit the following iPod:
20GB, 40GB, 20/30GB photo, 40/60GB photo, 30GB video, 60GB video, mini
and nano.