Philips AE6580 User manual

AE6580Pocket Radio
User manual
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English
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.
Controls (see 1)
1TUNING
– in FM/FMST/MW mode, fine tunes a station.
2;
– 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket.
3VOL F
– adjusts the sound level.
4Band selector
– selects the waveband: FM, FMST, or MW.
5ON/OFF
– switches on or off the set
6Battery compartments
POWER SUPPLY
Batteries (not included)
Open the battery door and insert one alkaline battery, type AAA, R03 or
UM4, as indicated in the battery compartment.
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and will corrode
the compartment or cause the batteries to burst.
• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with carbon zinc. Only use batter-
ies of the same type for the set.
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• When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix old batteries with the
new ones.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of
properly.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed
of properly.
This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the
European Union.
General information
Antennas
• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best
reception by turning the whole set.
Connecting headphones
• You can connect headphones to the headphone socket.
RADIO RECEPTION
1Push the OFF/ON control to ON to switch on the set.
2Set the band selector to FM,FMST, or MW.
3Select your station using the TUNING control.
4Adjust the sound with the VOL Fcontrol.
5Push the OFF/ON control to OFF to switch off the set.
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SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
• Do not expose the set, batteries to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appa-
ratus.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on
the apparatus.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and
must not be oiled or lubricated.
• To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents con-
taining alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the
housing.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
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Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set
for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult
your dealer or service centre.
WARNING: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under
no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate
the guarantee.
Problem
– Possible cause
• Remedy
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOL.
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best
reception by turning the whole set.
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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 per-
son, 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.
To establish a safe volume level:
•Set your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly,
without distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
•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.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your
headphones.
•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, skate-
boarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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Disposal of your old product
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 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.The correct disposal of
your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging can
be easily separated into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plastic.
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disas-
sembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead bat-
teries and old equipment.
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