Philips DC290/05 User manual

DC290
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7 Adjust sound 15
Adjust volume level 15
Mute sound 15
Select a preset sound effect 15
Enhance bass 15
8 Product information 15
Specications 15
9 Troubleshooting 16
Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
Notice 5
2 Your Docking Entertainment System 6
Introduction 6
What’s in the box 6
Overview of the main unit 7
Overview of the remote control 8
3 Get started 9
Install batteries 9
Prepare the remote control 10
Connect power 10
Set time and date 10
Turn on 11
4 Play 11
Play from iPod/iPhone 11
Play from an external device 12
5 Listen to radio 12
Tune to a radio station 12
Program radio stations automatically 13
Program radio stations manually 13
Select a preset radio station 13
6 Other features 13
Set the alarm timer 13
Set the sleep timer 14
Adjust display brightness 14
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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.
jOnly 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.
nBattery 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.).
1 Important
Safety
This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone
in your household, please do not remove
product covering.
The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofreor
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposedtorainormoistureandobjectslled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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.
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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 ) 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.
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
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
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.
Remove batteries when the unit is•
not used for a long time.
oApparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
pDo not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid lled objects,
lighted candles).
qWhere the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
Safety-Important notes for users in
the U.K.
Mains plug
Thisapparatusisttedwithanapproved13
Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug
proceed as follows:
aRemove fuse cover and fuse.
bFix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5
Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
c Ret the fuse cover.
Ifthettedplugisnotsuitableforyour
socket outlets, it should be cut off and an
appropriateplugttedinitsplace.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this
should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug
without a fuse is used, the fuse at the
distribution board should not be greater
than 5 Amp.
Note: The severed plug must be disposed
off 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 correspond with the
colour markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
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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, iPhone, other audio devices, or the radio.
The radio, iPod, or iPhone can be set as the
alarm timer.You can set two alarm timers to go
off at different time.
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
Main unit•
Remote control•
1 x MP3 link cable•
User manual•
Quick start guide•
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.
Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed of with normal household
waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries 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.
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fALM 1/ALM 2
Set the alarm timer.•
Turn off the alarm tone.•
View alarm settings.•
gDisplay panel
Show the current status.•
hREPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Repeat the alarm.•
Adjust the display brightness.•
iSOURCE
Select a source: iPod/iPhone, FM•
tuner or MP3 link.
jOK/
Start or pause iPod/iPhone play.•
Conrmselection.•
Overview of the main unit
a/DATE
View the clock time and date.•
bSLEEP
Set the sleep timer.•
c/
Searchwithinanaudiole.•
Tune to a radio station.•
d/SET TIME/PROG
Set the clock and date.•
Program radio stations.•
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Turn on the unit or switch to•
standby mode.
Deactivate the sleep timer.•
Stop alarm.•
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DOCK for
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DOCKING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DC290
ALARM 1ALARM 2
REPEAT ALARM
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
SLEEP
SET TIME
PROG
DATE
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Overview of the remote
control
aPOWER
Turn on the unit or switch to•
standby mode.
Stop alarm.•
Deactivate the sleep timer.•
biPhone/iPod
Select iPhone or iPod source.•
c/
Skiptotheprevious/nextaudiole.•
Select a preset radio station.•
Navigate through the iPod/iPhone•
menu.
Adjust time.•
REP ALM
SLEEP
SET TIME
MENU
VOL
DSC
DBB
POWER
OK
TUNER
MP 3 LINK
MUTE
BRIGHTNESS
PROG
ALM 1ALM 2
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Skiptotheprevious/nextaudiole.•
Select a preset radio station.•
Adjust time.•
lVOL +/-
Adjust volume.•
mDock for iPod/iPhone
Load an iPod/iPhone.•
nFM antenna
Improve FM reception.•
oMP3-LINK
Jack for an external audio device.•
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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
rear of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Install batteries
Note
You can only use AC power as power supply.•
Batteries (not supplied) are for backup
purpose.
2 x AA
2 x AA
d/
Searchwithinanaudiole.•
Tune to a radio station.•
eOK/
Start or pause iPod/iPhone play.•
Conrmselection.•
fMP3 LINK
Select external audio device source.•
gMENU
Select the iPhone/iPod menu.•
hSLEEP
Set the sleep timer.•
iBRIGHTNESS/REP ALM
Adjust the display brightness.•
Repeat the alarm.•
jDBB
Turn on or off dynamic bass•
enhancement.
kDSC
Select a preset sound setting.•
lALM 1/ALM 2
Set the alarm timer.•
Turn off the alarm tone.•
View alarm settings.•
mVOL +/-
Adjust volume.•
nMUTE
Mute volume.•
oSET TIME/PROG
Set the clock and date.•
Program radio stations.•
pTUNER
Select the tuner source.•
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Note
The type plate is located on the bottom of the•
main unit.
1Connect the AC power cord to the wall
outlet.
Set time and date
1In standby mode, press and hold SET
TIME/PROG for 2 seconds.
[24 HR] begins to blink.»
2Press OK/ to select the 12/24 hour
format.
3Press SET TIME/PROGtoconrm.
The hour digits begin to blink.»
4Press / to set the hour.
5Press SET TIME/PROGtoconrm.
The minute digits begin to blink.»
6Repeat steps 4-5 to set the minute, year,
month, and day.
Tip
In 12 hour format, [MONTH--DAY] is•
displayed.
in 24 hour format, [DAY--MONTH] is
•
displayed.
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert 2 x R6/UM-3/AA size batteries
with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.
Prepare the remote control
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from•
heat,sunshineorre.Neverdiscardbatteries
inre.
For rst-time use:
1Remove the protective tab to activate the
remote control battery.
2Open the battery compartment.
3Insert one lithium CR2025 battery with
correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
4Close the battery compartment.
Note
Before you press any function button on the•
remotecontrol,rstselectthecorrectsource
with the remote control instead of the main
unit.
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 power cord, always pull the plug from the
socket. Never pull the cord.
Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure
•
you have completed all other connections.
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4 Play
Play from iPod/iPhone
You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through
this unit.
Compatible iPod/iPhone
Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin
dock connector:
iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod•
5th generation (video), iPod with color
display, iPod mini.
iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS.•
Listen to the iPod/iPhone
1Lift up the iPhone/iPod dock on the top
panel.
2Place the iPhone/iPod into the dock.
Turn on
1Press POWER.
The unit switches to the last selected»
source.
Switch to standby
1Press POWER again to switch the unit to
standby mode.
The time and date (if set) appear on»
the display panel.
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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.
Note
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust•
the position of the antenna.
1Press TUNER to select FM tuner.
2Press and hold / for more than 2
seconds.
[Srch] (search) is displayed.»
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•
/repeatedlyuntilyoundoptimal
reception.
3Press iPhone/iPod to select iPod/iPhone
source.
The connected iPod/iPhone plays»
automatically.
To pause/resume play, press• OK/.
To skip to a track, press• / .
To search during play, press and•
hold / , then release to resume
normal play.
To go back to the previous iPod/•
iPhone menu, press MENU. To scroll
through the menu, press / . To
conrmaselection,pressOK/.
If no key is pressed for more than»
10 seconds, OK/acts back as
the play/pause key.
Charge the iPod/iPhone
When the unit is connected to power, the
docked iPod/iPhone begins to charge.
Tip
For certain iPod models, it may take up to a•
minute before the charging indication appears.
Play from an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.
1Press MP3 LINK to select the 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).
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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. (See “Get started - Set time
and date”.)
2Press and hold ALM 1 or ALM 2 for 2
seconds.
[AL 1] or [AL 2] begin to blink.»
3Press SOURCE on the top panel to select
an alarm sound source: iPod/iPhone, FM
tuner, or buzzer.
4Press ALM 1 or ALM 2.
The hour digits begin to blink.»
5Press / repeatedly to set the hour.
6Press ALM 1 or ALM 2toconrm.
The minute digits begin to blink.»
7Repeat steps 5-6 to set the minute.
8Repeat steps 5-6 to select whether to
ring alarm the whole week, on weekdays,
or at weekend.
9Repeat steps 5-6 to set the alarm volume.
Tip
If you set iPhone/iPod playlist as the sound•
source, you must create a playlist in iTunes
called “PHILIPS” and import it to your iPhone/
iPod.
If no playlist is created in the iPod/iPhone or
•
there is no song in the playlist, the unit will
wake to songs in the iPod/iPhone.
Program radio stations
automatically
You can program a maximum of 20 preset
radio stations.
1In the tuner mode, press and hold SET
TIME/PROG for more than 2 seconds to
activate automatic program mode.
[AUTO] (auto) is displayed.»
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 SET TIME/PROG to activate the
program mode.
3Press / to select a number.
4Press SET TIME/PROGtoconrm.
5Repeat the above steps to program other
stations.
Tip
To overwrite a programmed station, store•
another station in its place.
Select a preset radio station
1Press / to select a preset number.
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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/REP ALM
repeatedly to select different levels of
display brightness.
Activate and deactivate the alarm
timer
1Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 repeatedly to
activate or deactivate the timer.
If the timer is activated, [»AL 1] or
[AL2] is displayed.
If the timer is deactivated, [»AL1] or
[AL2] disappears.
Repeat alarm
1When the alarm rings, press
BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM.
The alarm repeats ringing minutes later.»
Tip
You can press•/ to adjust the interval to
repeat alarm.
Stop alarm ring
1When the alarm rings, press the
corresponding ALM 1 or ALM 2.
The alarm stops but the alarm settings»
remain.
View the alarm settings
1Press ALM 1 or ALM 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 , and the volume will
gradually decrease in the last 5 minutes.
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8 Product
information
Note
Product information is subject to change•
without prior notice.
Specications
Amplier
Rated Output Power 2 x 5 W RMS
Frequency Response 20 -20000 Hz, -3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >67 dB
Total Harmonic
Distortion
<1%
Aux Input (MP3 link) 0.5 V RMS 20kohm
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
<43 dBu
Search Selectivity >28dBf
Total Harmonic
Distortion <2%
Signal to Noise Ratio >55 dB
Speakers
Speaker Impedance 4 ohm
Speaker Driver 2.25”
Sensitivity >84dB/m/W
7 Adjust sound
Adjust volume level
1During play, press VOL +/- to increase/
decrease the volume level.
Mute sound
1During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute
sound.
Select a preset sound effect
1During play, press DSC repeatedly to
select:
[POP] (pop)•
[JAZZ] (jazz)•
[CLAS] (classic)•
[ROCK] (rock)•
FLAT(at)•
Enhance bass
1During play, press DBB to turn on or off
dynamic bass enhancement.
If DBB is activated, [DBB] is displayed.»
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9 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.
Ensure that the batteries are inserted•
correctly.
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.•
General information
AC power 220~230V, 50Hz
Operation Power
Consumption 7.5 W
Standby Power
Consumption <2 W
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D) 263 x78 x 165 mm
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
2.1 kg
1.36 kg
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