Philips DC190 User manual

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DC190
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1 Important
Safety
Important Safety Instructions
aRead these instructions.
bKeep these instructions.
cHeed all warnings.
dFollow all instructions.
eDo not use this apparatus near water.
fClean only with dry cloth.
gDo not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
hDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
iProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
j Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
kUse only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
lUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
m 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.
nApparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
oDo not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g.
liquid lled objects, lighted candles).
pThis product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.
qWhere the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler 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.•
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked ames or heat. •
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or•
adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from the power.

Notice
Any changes or modications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components, which can be recycled
and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached
to a product, it means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other household
waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal
of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences
on the environment and human health.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make
the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam
sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused
if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted
batteries and old equipment.

2 Your Docking Entertainment
System
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 unit, you can enjoy audio from the iPod, other audio devices,
or the radio.
The radio, iPod, or buzzer can be set as the alarm timer.You can set two
alarm timers to go off at different times.
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
Main unit•
1 x AC adaptor•
1 x MP3 link cable•
User manual•
Quick start guide•

Overview of the main unit

aALARM 1/ALARM 2
Set the alarm timer.•
View the alarm time.•
Turn off the alarm tone.•
bREPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Repeat the alarm.•
Adjust the display brightness.•
c
Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode.•
dSOURCE
Select a source: iPod, FM tuner or MP3 link.•
ePRESET +/-
Select a preset radio station.•
Adjust time.•
fDisplay panel
Show current status.•
gDock compartment
h
Start or pause iPod play.•
i/
Skip to the previous/next audio le.•
Search within an audio le.•
jTUNING +/-
Tune to a radio station.•
Adjust time.•
kTIME SET/AUTO SCAN
Set the clock.•
Scan radio stations.•

lWAKE TO iPod/RADIO/BUZZ
Select alarm mode.•
mMP3-LINK
Jack for an external audio device.•
nDC IN
Power supply socket.•
oiPod dock
Load an iPod player.•
pVOL +/-
Adjust volume.•
Adjust time.•
qSLEEP
Set the sleep timer.•
3 Get started
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other•
than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other
unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number
of this apparatus.The model number and serial number are on the
bottom of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

Connect power
Caution
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage corresponds•
to the voltage printed on the back or underside of the apparatus.
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC adaptor, always pull
•
the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
Before connecting the AC adaptor, ensure you have completed all
•
other connections.
Note
The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit.•
1Connect one end of the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket on
the main unit.

2Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to the wall outlet.
Set clock
1In standby mode, press and hold TIME SET/AUTO SCAN for
2 seconds.
The hour digits begin to blink.»
2Press TUNING +/- to set the hour.
3Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN.
The minute digits begin to blink.»
4Press TUNING +/- to set the minute.
5Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to conrm.
The week day digits begin to blink.»
6Press TUNING +/- to set the week day.
7Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to conrm.
Turn on
1Press .
The unit switches to the last selected source.»

Switch to standby
1Press again to switch the unit to standby mode.
The clock (if set) appears on the display panel.»
Adjust volume
1During play, press VOL +/- to increase/decrease the volume.
4 Play
Play from iPod
You can enjoy audio from iPod through this unit.
Compatible iPod
Apple iPod models with a 30-pin dock connector:
iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod 5th generation (video),•
iPod with color display, iPod mini.
Load the iPod
1Push to open the dock compartment.

2Place the iPod in the dock.
Remove the iPod
1Pull the iPod out of the dock.
Listen to the iPod
1Ensure that the iPod is loaded correctly.
2Press SOURCE repeatedly to select iPod source.
The connected iPod plays automatically.»
To pause/resume play, press• .
To skip to a track, press• / .
To search during play, press and hold• / , then
release to resume normal play.
Charge the iPod
When the unit is connected to power, the docked iPod begins to
charge.

Play from an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device through this unit.
1Press SOURCE repeatedly to select MP3 link source.
2Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:
the• MP3-LINK jack (3.5mm) on the back of the unit.
the headphone jack on an external device.•
3Start to play the device (see the device user manual).
5 Listen to radio
Note
Only FM radio reception is available on this unit.•
Tune to a radio station
Tip
Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR or other•
radiation source.
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the antenna.
•
1Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM tuner.
2Press and hold TUNING +/- for more than 2 seconds.
The radio tunes to a station with strong reception»
automatically.

3Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
To tune to a weak station, press• TUNING +/- repeatedly
until you nd optimal reception.
Program radio stations automatically
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.
1In the tuner mode, press and hold TIME SET/AUTO SCAN for
more than 2 seconds to activate automatic program mode.
All available stations are programmed in the order of»
waveband reception strength.
The rst programmed radio station is broadcast automatically.»
Program radio stations manually
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.
1Tune to a radio station.
2Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to activate the program mode.
The preset number begins to blink.»
3Press PRESET +/- to select a number.
4Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to conrm.
5Repeat the above steps to program other stations.
Note
To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its•
place.

Select a preset radio station
1Press PRESET +/- to select a preset number.
6 Other features
Set the alarm timer
You can set two alarms which go off at different time.
1Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.
2Press and hold ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 for 2 seconds.
»or and hour digits begin to blink.
3Press TUNING +/- repeatedly to set the hour.
4Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to conrm.
»or and minute digits begin to blink.
5Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minute.
6Repeat steps 3-4 to select whether to ring alarm on weekdays
or at weekend.
“L XX(volume level)” begins to blink.»
7Repeat steps 3-4 to set the maximum alarm volume.
Set alarm mode
1Adjust the WAKE TO iPod/RADIO/BUZZ control to select
the source for the alarm.
When the alarm time comes, the selected iPod, radio or»
buzzer turns on.

Tip
If iPod source is selected but no iPod is loaded, the buzzer is selected•
automatically.
Activate and deactivate the alarm timer
1Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 repeatedly to activate the timer.
If the timer is activated,»or is displayed.
To deactivate the alarm time, press• ALARM 1 or
ALARM 2 repeatedly until is displayed.
If the timer is deactivated,»or disappears.
Repeat alarm
1When the alarm rings, press REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL.
The alarm repeats ringing minutes later.»
Tip
You can press•TUNING+/- to adjust interval to repeat alarm.
Stop alarm ring
1When the alarm rings, press the corresponding ALARM 1or
ALARM 2.
The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain.»

View the alarm settings
1Press ALARM 1orALARM 2.
Set the sleep timer
This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time.
1Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in minutes).
When the sleep timer is activated, the display shows».
Tip
When the sleep timer is activated, the volume will gradually•
decrease.
To deactivate sleep timer
1Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off ) is displayed.
When the sleep timer is deactivated,»disappears on the
display.
Adjust display brightness
1Press BRIGHTNESS CONTROL repeatedly to select different
levels of display brightness.
7 Product information
Note
Product information is subject to change without prior notice.•

Specications
Amplier
Rated Output Power 2X1.5 W RMS
Signal to Noise Ratio >55 dB
MP3 Link 0.6 V RMS 10 kohm
Tuner
FM
Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tuning grid 50 KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
<22 dBu
<45 dBu
Search Selectivity <28 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >45 dB

General information
AC power (power adaptor) Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz,
0.5A; Output: 6.5V 1.3A;
Brand name: Philips;
Model No.: AS100-065-AB130
Operation Power Consumption <5W
Standby Power Consumption <2W
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D) 144 x 144 x 62 mm
Weight
- Main Unit 0.44 kg
8 Troubleshooting
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.•
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the
following points before requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.philips.com/welcome).When
you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model
number and serial number are available.
No power
Ensure that the AC power plug of the unit is connected•
properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.•

No sound
Adjust the volume.•
No response from the unit
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on•
the unit again.
Poor radio reception
Increase the distance between the unit and your TV or VCR.•
Fully extend the FM antenna.•
Timer does not work
Set the clock correctly.•
Switch on the timer.•
Clock/timer setting erased
Power has been interrupted or the power plug has been•
disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer.•