Philips DC185 User manual

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Important notes for users in the U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug.To change a fuse
in this type of plug proceed as follows:
1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp,A.S.T.A. or BSI
approved type.
3. Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug
contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3 Amp.If a plug without a
fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater
than 3 Amp.
Note:The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock
hazard should it be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code:
blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L). As these colours may not corre-
spond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
•Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black.
•Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red.
•Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug,
marked E (or e) or coloured green (or green and yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is
clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright
Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
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Hearing Safety
Listen at a moderate volume.
•Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This
product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing
loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The
higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already
experienced some hearing loss.
•Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level"
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening, what
sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. To
guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.
To establish a safe volume level:
•Set your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clear-
ly, without distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
•Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally "safe" levels, can also
cause hearing loss.
•Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate
breaks.
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Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using
your headphones.
•Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
•Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.
•Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around
you.
•You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
•Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling,
skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many
areas.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
–1Xpower cable
– 3 X dock doors (for different iPod types)
– 1XAUX-IN cable
CONTROLS (See 1)
1POWER
–switches the system on or to standby mode
2SOURCE
–selects TUNER/iPod/USB/AUX modes
3iPod MENU
– enters the iPod menu
– returns upper-level menu in iPod mode
MODE
– press and hold to scan and store radio stations.
4DBB
– enhances bass effect
5VOLUME -/+
– adjusts the sound level
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¡1 / 2™
–tunes to radio stations
–selects previous/next tracks in the iPod/USB mode
2;
–starts/pauses playback in the iPod/USB mode
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PRESET -/+
–selects a preset radio station
– (USB) toggles track/album playback options e.g. repeat or random order mode.
7Dock connector
– connects iPod player
8USB jack
– connects an external USB mass storage device
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FM antenna
–improves FM reception
0AUX IN jack (3.5 mm)
– connects to external audio source
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– 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
@POWER jack
– socket for power cable
#Battery door
– open to insert 6 x 1.5V R-14/ UM2/ C-cells
Note:
Some keys on DC185 correspond to different keys of an iPod. For detailed
functions in different modes, please see the following table.
Function
Keys on DC185
iPod playback mode iPod menu mode
iPod menu Menu Menu
PRESET + Repeat navigation up
PRESET - shuffle navigation down
¡1 press and hold: fast backward
press: previous track
Menu
2™ press and hold: fast forward
press: next track
OK
2; play/pause OK
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POWER SUPPLY
Whenever convenient, use the mains supply cord if you want to conserve
battery life. Make sure you remove the plug from the set and wall outlet
before inserting batteries.
Batteries (not included)
1 Open the battery compartment and insert six batteries, type R-14, UM-2 or
C-cells, (preferably alkaline) with the correct polarity as indicated by the "+"
and "–" symbols inside the compartment. (See 1)
2 Replace the compartment door, making sure the batteries are firmly and cor-
rectly in place. The set is now ready to operate.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be dis-
posed of properly.
– Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause
electrolyte leakage and will corrode the
compartment or cause the batteries to burst:
• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with carbon zinc. Only use batteries
of the same type for the set.
• When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix old batteries with the new
ones.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.
Using AC Mains
1 Check if the power/mains voltage, as shown on the type plate located
on the bottom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If it does
not, consult your dealer or service center.
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2 Connect the power cord to the AC MAINS inlet and the wall socket. The
mains lead is now connected and ready for use.
3 To switch the set off completely, withdraw the power cord from the wall
socket.
4Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be eas-
ily reached.
•Disconnect the mains lead from the wall socket to protect your set during
heavy thunderstorms. Children could seriously injure themselves as the free
end of the cable may still be live if only the connector is removed from the
MAINS socket at the back of the unit.
•Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.
BASIC OPERATION
Switching on the system
•Press POWER.
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The system will switch to the last selected source.
Switching the system to standby mode
•In any source mode, press POWER.
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TUNER
1
Press SOURCE repeatedly 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.
2 Adjust the sound using VOLUME -/+.
3To select preset stations, press PRESET -/+ once or repeatedly.
TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS
1Press and hold ¡1/2™ until the frequency in the display starts changing.
™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.
Manual programming
You can store up to 20 FM radio stations in the memory.
1Tune to your desired station (see TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS).
2
Press MODE to activate the programming, and then press PRESET -/+ to select a
desired preset number
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3 Press MODE again to confirm.
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Press PRESET -/+ to listen to a preset station.
Automatic programming
1 Press and hold MODE for more than two seconds.
™Available radio stations will be automatically stored.
DOCK
By connecting the iPod to your DC185, you can listen to the music stored in iPod
player through the powerful speakers of the set.
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