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.
e1 - 10
• 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.

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Connect power
Caution
• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of
the unit.
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord, always
pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
• Before you connect the AC power cord, ensure that you have
completed all other connections.
1Connect the supplied AC power cord to:
• the AC MAINS jack on the main unit.
• the wall outlet.
Tip
• When the main unit is powered by AC mains supply, the backlight
always turns on.

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Set time
1Press to turn off the radio.
2Press and hold PROG/AUTO SCAN.
»The hour digits begin to blink.
3Rotate TUNING to set the hour.
4Press PROG/AUTO SCAN to conrm.
»The minute digits begin to blink.
5Rotate TUNING to set the minute.
6Press PROG/AUTO SCAN to conrm.
Turn on
1Press to turn on the radio.
4 Listen to radio
Select FM/MW band
1Press to turn on the radio.
2Press BAND to switch between FM/MW band.
Tune to a radio station
1Press to turn on the radio.
»[FM] or [MW] is displayed.
2Rotate TUNING clockwise or counter-clockwise to tune to a
radio station.

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To skip to previous/next radio station with strongest signal
automatically:
1Press PROG/AUTO SCAN.
»The radio frequency begins to blink.
2Rotate TUNING clockwise/counter-clockwise to skip to the
next/previous radio station with strongest signal.
Program radio stations automatically
Note
• You can program a maximum of 10 preset FM radio stations and 10
preset MW radio stations.
1Press to turn on the radio.
2Press and hold PROG/AUTO SCAN for 2 seconds.
»All available stations are programmed in the order of
waveband reception strength.
»The rst programed radio station broadcasts automatically.
Program radio stations manually
Note
• You can program a maximum of 10 preset FM radio stations and 10
MW radio stations.
1Press to turn on the radio.

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2Tune to a radio station.
3Press PROG/AUTO SCAN.
»The radio frequency begins to blink.
4Press 1 - 10 to select a number.
»The selected number begins to blink.
5Press PROG/AUTO SCAN to conrm.
6Repeat steps 2 - 5 to program more stations.
To store the previous/next radio station with strongest signal
1Press to turn on the radio.
2Press PROG/AUTO SCAN.
»The radio frequency begins to blink.
3Rotate TUNING clockwise/counterclockwise to skip to the
next/previous radio station with strongest signal.
4Press 1 - 10 to select a number.
»The selected number begins to blink.
5Press PROG/AUTO SCAN to conrm.
Tip
• To overwrite a programmed station, program another station in its
place.
Select a preset radio station
1Press to turn on the radio.
2Press 1 - 10 to select a preset radio station.

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5 Product information
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior notice.
Tuner
Tuning range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW: 531 - 1602 kHz
Tuning grid 50 KHz (FM); 9 KHz (MW)
Number of presets FM: 10
MW: 10
General
Power supply AC: 220 - 240V~, 50/60Hz
DC: 4 x C batteries
Maximum power output 1 W
Operation Power Consumption 5 W
Dimensions
- Main Unit (H x W x D) 210 x 137 x 79 mm
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
1.2kg
0.8 kg

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6 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 device, check the
following points before requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.philips.com/support).
When you contact the Consumer Care, make sure that the product
is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.
No power
• Ensure that the Mains cord is connected securely.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC Mains.
• Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly.
No sound
•Adjust the volume.
Clock setting erased
•Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been
disconnected.
•Reset the clock.
No response from the unit
•Take out the batteries and turn on the unit again.
•Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on
the unit again.

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