Philips AE2430 User manual

AE2430
User manual
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Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
Notice 3
2 Your Portable Radio 5
Introduction 5
What’s in the box 5
Overview of the main unit 6
3 Get started 7
Install battery 8
Connect power 9
Set time 10
Turn on 10
4 Listen to radio 10
Select FM/MW band 10
Tune to a radio station 10
Program radio stations automatically 11
Program radio stations manually 11
Select a preset radio station 12
5 Product information 13
6 Troubleshooting 14

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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.
kUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
l 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

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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 on the
unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for 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 lled objects, lighted candles).
pWhere the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as
the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
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 Gibson Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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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.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol with the
chemical symbol ‘Pb’, it means that the batteries comply with
the requirement set by the directive for lead:
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.
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system.

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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 Portable Radio
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/support.
Introduction
With this unit, you can:
• know the time
• listen to FM/MW radio stations
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
• Main unit
• Power cord
• User manual

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Overview of the main unit
aAntenna
• Improve radio reception.
b
• Jack for headphone.
cVOLUME
• Adjust volume.
d
• Turn on/off radio.
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• Select number for a preset radio station.
• Select a preset radio station.
fDisplay panel
• Show the time/radio information.
gBAND
• Select FM or MW band.
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hTUNING
• Tune to a radio station.
• Adjust hour/minute digits.
iPROG/AUTO SCAN
• Program preset radio stations.
• Scan and store radio stations automatically.
• Set time.
3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.
Note
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the apparatus.
If you contact the Consumer Care, 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. ___________________________

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Install battery
Caution
• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or re.
Never discard batteries in re.
• Risk of product damage! When the apparatus is not used for long
periods, remove the battery.
• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed
of properly.
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert 4 x 1.5 V R14/UM2/C batteries (not supplied) with
correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.
Tip
• When the main unit is powered by batteries, the backlight turns on
for 5 seconds after any operation.