Philips DCB242 User manual

DCB242
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Contents
1 Important 5
Notice 8
Safety 5
2 Your Docking Entertainment System 11
Introduction 11
Overview of the main unit 12
Overview of the remote control 14
What’s in the box 11
3 Get started 17
Connect power 20
Install batteries 17
Prepare the remote control 18
Set time and date 21
Turn on 22
4 Play 23
Play from an external device 25
Play from iPod/iPhone 23

5 Listen to radio 26
Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) 26
Listen to FM radio 30
6 Other features 33
Adjust display brightness 36
Set the alarm timer 33
Set the sleep timer 35
7 Adjust sound 37
Adjust volume level 37
Enhance bass 37
Select a preset sound effect 37
8 Product information 38
Specifications 38
9 Troubleshooting 40

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 fire or electric shock, this
apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and
objects filled 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.
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
amplifiers) 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 specified by the
manufacturer.
kUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
lRefer all servicing to qualified 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.

mBattery 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
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on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
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alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is not used for
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a long time.
nApparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
oDo not place any sources of danger on the apparatus
(e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).
pBatteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
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.
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Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.•
Never place this apparatus on other electrical•
equipment.
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked
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flames or heat.
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
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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 modifications 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.
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.
2010 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics
N.V. or their respective owners. Philips reserves the right to
change products at any time without being obliged to adjust
earlier supplies accordingly.

2 Your Docking
Entertainment System
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To
fully benefit 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 FM/DAB 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:
1 x Main unit
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1 x Remote control•
1 x Power adaptor•
1 x MP3 link cable•
1 x User manual•
1 x Quick start guide•

Overview of the main unit
a
Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode.•
bREPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Repeat the alarm.
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Adjust the display brightness.•
cDock for iPhone/iPod
Load an iPhone/iPod.
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dSOURCE
Select a source: iPhone/iPod, DAB/FM tuner, or
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MP3 link.
eFM antenna
Improve FM reception.
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fMP3-LINK
Jack for an external audio device.
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Power supply socket.
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hOK/
Start or pause iPhone/iPod play.•
Confirm selection.•
iPRESET + /PRESET -
Select a preset radio station.•
Navigate through the iPhone/iPod menu.•
Adjust time.•
jTUNING - /TUNING +
Skip to the previous/next audio file.•
Search within an audio file.•
Tune to a radio station.•
Adjust time.•
kDisplay panel
Show the current status.
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lAL1/AL2
Set the alarm timer.
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Turn off the alarm tone.•
View alarm settings.•
mVOL + /VOL -
Adjust volume.•
nMENU
Select the iPhone/iPod menu.
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Select the FM/DAB menu.•
oSET TIME/AUTO SCAN /SLEEP
Set the clock and date.•
Scan radio stations automatically.•
Set the sleep timer.•

Overview of the remote control
aPOWER
Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode.
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Deactivate the sleep timer.•
bMENU
Select the iPhone/iPod menu.
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cSLEEP
Set the sleep timer.
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dPRESET + /PRESET -
Select a preset radio station.•
Navigate through the iPhone/iPod menu.•
Adjust time.•
eTUNING - /TUNING +
Skip to the previous/next audio file.•
Search within an audio file.•
Tune to a radio station.•
Adjust time.•
fOK/
Start or pause iPhone/iPod play.•
Confirm selection.•
gMP3 LINK
Select external audio device source.
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hiPhone/iPod
Select iPhone or iPod source.
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iINFO
Select different types of DAB station information.
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In FM mode, select RDS information.•
j+ VOL -
Adjust volume.
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kAL 1/AL 2
Set the alarm timer.
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Turn off the alarm tone.•
View alarm settings.•

lDBB
Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement.
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DSC
Select a preset sound setting.
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mREP AL/BRIGHTNESS
Adjust the display brightness.
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Repeat the alarm.•
nSET TIME/AUTO SCAN
Set the time and date.
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Scan radio stations automatically.•
oFM/DAB
Select the FM tuner/DAB source.
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3 Get started
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
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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.

1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert 3 x AA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as
indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.
Prepare the remote control
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
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sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.
For first-time use:
1Remove the protective tab to activate the remote
control battery.
3x1.5V
R6/UM-3/AA

To replace the remote control batteries:
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert one lithium CR2025 battery with correct polarity
(+/-) as indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.
Note
Before you press any function button on the remote
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control, first 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
•
adaptor, always pull the plug from the socket.
Never pull the cord.
Before connecting the AC adaptor, ensure that
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you have completed all other connections.
Use the supplied AC power adaptor only.
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Note
The type plate is located on the bottom of the main
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unit.
1Connect the AC power adaptor to:
the DC socket on the main unit
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the power socket.•

Set time and date
1In standby mode, press and holdSET TIME/AUTO
SCANfor 2 seconds.
»[SYNC ON] is displayed and [ON]
begins to blink.
2PressPRESET + /PRESET - to select ON or OFF.
If you select»[ON], the unit reads the
DAB station or iPhone/iPod time and
sets the clock automatically.
If you select»[OFF], the unit turns off the
time synchronization.
3Press»SET TIME/AUTO SCANto
confirm.The time format [24H] or [12H]
begins to blink.
4PressPRESET + /PRESET - to select 24H or 12H.
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