Philips AE4800 User manual

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1 Important
Safety
Hearing safety
Listen at a moderate volume.
Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing.•
This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may
cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less
than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those
that may have already experienced some hearing loss.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing ‘comfort•
level’ adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged
listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. To guard against this, set your volume
to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there.
Set your volume control at a low setting.•
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably•
and clearly, without distortion.
Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally ‘safe’ levels,•
can also cause hearing loss.
Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take•
appropriate breaks.
Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.•
Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.•
Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s•
around you.

You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in•
potentially hazardous situations. Do not use headphones while
operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it
maycreateatrafchazardandisillegalinmanyareas.
Where 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 unit.•
Never lubricate any part of this unit.•
Placethisunitonaat,hardandstablesurface.•
Never place this unit on other electrical equipment.•
Only use this unit indoors. Keep this unit away from water, moisture•
andliquid-lledobjects.
Keepthisunitawayfromdirectsunlight,nakedamesorheat.
•
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:
1Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2 FixnewfusewhichshouldbeaBS13623Amp,A.S.T.A.orBSI
approved type.
3 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3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 of 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:
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 e) 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.
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.
This product complies with the radio interference
requirements of the European Community.
This product complies with the requirements of the
followingdirectivesandguidelines:2004/108/EC+2006/95/EC
Your product is designed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components, which can be recycled
and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached
to a product it means that the product is covered by the
EuropeanDirective2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection
system for electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your
old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of
your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by the European
Directive2006/66/EC,whichcannotbedisposedwith
normal household waste.Please inform yourself about
the local rules on separate collection of batteries because
correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the
environmental 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 FM/DAB 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/welcome.

Introduction
With this unit, you can enjoy both FM radio and Digital Audio
Broadcasting (DAB) radio.
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), is a way of broadcasting radio digitally
throughanetworkoftransmitters.Itprovidesyouwithmorechoice,
better sound quality and more information.
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
Main unit•
AC adaptor•
User manual•

Overview of the main unit
aFM/DAB antenna
ImproveFM/DABreception.•
b
Jack for the headphone.•
cDC
Jack for the AC adaptor(supplied).•
dSpeaker
eINFO
Change the display information.•
i
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b
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g hfed

fMENU
Select DAB menu option.•
Scan DAB radio stations.•
gSHIFT
Shiftthenumericnumbers1-5to6-10.•
hFM/DAB
Select FM or DAB radio.•
iNumeric keypads
Set/selectapresetradiostation.•
jENTER
Display DAB station information.•
ConrmDABstation/menuselection.•
k/
FM mode: Tune to a radio station.•
DABmode:NavigateDABstationlist/menu.•
lDisplay panel
Display current status.•
mPOWER
Turn on or off the unit.•
nVOL+/-
Adjust volume.•
oRetractable stand
Provide stand support.•
pBattery compartment door

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 back
of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Place the radio
Toplacetheunitonaat,stablesurface,pullouttheretractablestand
from bottom of the unit at back-side.
Prepare FM/DAB antenna
Foroptimalreception,fullyextendandadjustthepositionoftheFM/
DAB antenna.
Tip
Position the antenna as far away as possible from your TV, VCR or•
other radiation source to prevent interference.

Connect power
You can use this radio player on AC power or battery power.
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
When using FM DAB
alkalineR6(sizeAA) 9 9
Option 1:AC 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 product.
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC adaptor, always pull
•
the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
UseonlytheACadaptorspeciedbythemanufacturerorsoldwith
•
this unit.
Note
The type plate is located on the back of the apparatus.•

1Connect one end of the AC adaptor to the DC socket on the
main unit.
2Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to the wall outlet.
Option 2: Battery power
Caution
Riskofexplosion!Keepbatteriesawayfromheat,sunshineorre.•
Neverdiscardbatteriesinre.
Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
•
Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the unit is not to be used•
for a long time.
1Open the battery compartment at the back of the unit.
2 Insert6R6/UM-3/AAsizebatteries(notsupplied)with
correctpolarity(+/-)asindicated,thenclosethebattery
compartment.
+
-
+-
b
a

3The unit is ready to operate.
Tip
“Battery low’ message is shown when the battery power is low.•
Change batteries to ensure normal operation.
Note
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed•
of properly.
For users in the U.K.:
For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions in “Important
note for users in the U.K.” under “Important” part.
Turn on
1Press .
The unit switches to the last selected source.»
To turn off the unit:
1Press again.
Adjust the volume level
1During play, press VOL+/- toincrease/decreasethevolume
level.

4 Listen to FM radio
Tune to FM radio
1Press FM/DABrepeatedly to select FM radio.
2Press /to tune to a radio station.
Search FM radio stations
1Tune to FM radio.
2Press and hold /for more than two seconds to start
searching stations.
The FM tuner tunes to a station with strong reception»
automatically.
3 Repeatstep1ifnecessaryuntilyoundthedesiredstation.
Store FM stations manually
Youcanprogramamaximumof10presetFMradiostations.
1Tune to your desired FM station.
2 Topresetnumber1-5,pressandholdthenumerickeypads
for two seconds;
Toselectthepresetnumber6-10,pressandholdSHIFT and
the numeric keypads simultaneously for two seconds.
The preset number of the saved station appears.»
Note
To overwrite a preset station, store another station in its place.•
Select a preset FM radio station
1Press FM/DABrepeatedly to select FM radio.

2Press numeric keypads to select a preset number.
5 Listen to DAB radio
Tune to DAB radio
WhenyouentertheDABmodeforthersttime,theradioplayer
automatically scans DAB radio stations.Then station list is retained in
memory so the next time the radio player is switched on, the station
scan does not take place.
1Press FM/DABrepeatedly to select DAB radio.
A bar graph indicates the progress of the search and the»
number of stations found increase as the scan progresses.
AWhen scan is completed, the stations are listed in numerical
then alphabetic order.
First available station is played.»
B IfthereisnoDABcoveragecurrentlyavailable
“Station list” is displayed.»
aChange the location or adjust antenna.
bPress ENTER to scan again.
Change DAB station
1Tune to a DAB station.
2Use /to navigate through available stations.
3Press MENU to choose a station.
Number of Stations found
Progress bar

Scan DAB radio stations
1When playing a DAB station, or the current station is not
available, press and hold MENU for more than two seconds.
The radio player scans all available DAB radio stations and»
broadcasts the current station.
Tip
New stations and services will be added in the DAB broadcast. To•
make new DAB stations and services available on your radio player,
do scan on a regular base.
Display station information
1Tune to a DAB radio station.
2Press ENTER repeatedly to scroll through the following
information (if available):
Dynamic label segment (DLS)»
Program type (PTY)»
Ensemble Name»
Channel and frequency»
Signal error rate»
Bit rate and audio status»
Time»
Date»
Store DAB stations manually
Youcanstoreamaximumof10presetDABradiostations.
1Tune to your desired DAB station.

2 Topresetnumber1-5,pressandholdthenumerickeypads
for two seconds;
Toselectthepresetnumber6-10,pressandholdSHIFT and
the numeric keypads simultaneously for two seconds.
The preset number of the saved station appears.»
Note
To overwrite a preset station, store another station in its place.•
Select a preset DAB radio station
1Press FM/DABrepeatedly to select DAB radio.
2Press numeric keypads to select a preset number.
Use DAB menu
1 InDABmode,pressMENU to enter the DAB menu.
2Press /to scroll the menu options:
• [Station list]
• [System]
• [DRC] (dynamic range control)
• [Manual tune]
• [Full scan]
• [Local scan]
3To select an option, press ENTER.
4 Repeatstep2-3ifsub-optionisavailableunderoneoption.
[System]
• [DAB] Enter the DAB source.
• [Info] This option displays the current software version of the
unit.

• [System setup] - [Factory reset] This option resets the unit to
default setting.
• [FM] Enter the FM source.
[Manual tune]
Itispossibletomanuallytunetoaspecicchannel/frequencyandadd
this to the station list.
This function can be used to obtain the optimum reception for a
specicchannel/frequency,takingintoaccountthepositionoftheaerial.
Arectanglewillbedisplayedonrstlineofthedisplay.The»
position of this rectangle indicates the signal strength (the further
towards the right, the greater the signal strength).
The second line of the display shows the selected channel and its»
frequency.Therstlineofthedisplayshowsarectangle.
Tip
Adjust the position of the antenna to obtain the optimum signal strength.•
[DRC]
Dynamic range control (DRC) adds or removes a degree of
compensation for the differences in the dynamic range between radio
stations.
• [DRC high] (DRC is switched on; the default setting
recommended for noisy environment.)
• [DRC low] (DRC is set to half normal level.)
• [DRC off] (DRC is switched off.)
[Full scan] and [Local scan]
Local scan is used to perform a small range of DAB radio search (in
UK). Full scan is used to perform a wide range of DAB radio search
(outside UK).

Note
Ifnobuttonispressedwithinsevenseconds,themenuexits.•
6 Product information
Note
Product information is subject to change without prior notice.•
Tuner (FM)
Tuning Range 87.5-108MHz
Tuning grid 50KHz
General information
AC/DCadaptor
- Model
-Input
- Output
OH-075V0500T
230-240V~50Hz35mA
7.5V 500mA
Operation Power Consumption 5.5W
Standby Power Consumption <1W
Power output 1W(10%THD)
Battery power input 1.5Vx6

Headphoneoutputpower 15mWx2(32ohm)
Dimensions
-MainUnit(WxHxD) 200x115.5x45.2mm
Weight
- Main Unit
- Adaptor
0.365kg
0.265kg
7 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.•
Insertthebatterieswiththeirpolarities(+/–signs)alignedas•
indicated.
Replace the battery.•
No sound
Adjust the volume.•

Poor radio reception
IncreasethedistancebetweentheunitandyourTVorVCR.•
Fully extend the antenna.•
8 About DAB
About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network
ofterrestrialtransmitters.Itprovideslistenerswithmorechoiceand
information delivered in crystal clear, crackle-free sound quality.
–Thetechnologyallowsthereceivertolockontothestrongestsignal
itcannd.
–WithDABdigitalstationstherearenofrequenciestoremember,and
sets are tuned by station name, so there’s no returning on the move.
What is a multiplex?
Digital radio operation is made up of a single block of frequencies called
a multiplex. Each multiplex works within a frequency spectrum, such as
BandIIIforDABbroadcasts.
DAB BROADCASTERS AND DLS
Each DAB broadcaster (or multiplex operator) also provides text and
audio data services. Some programmes are supported by Dynamic
Label Segments (DLS).This is data which you can read as scrolling text
on your DAB radio display. Some stations transmit the latest news,
travel, and weather, what’s on now and next, website addresses and
phone numbers.
For more information on digital radio coverage and services, please visit:
www.drdb.org.