Philips AE2012 User manual

AE2012
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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.
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
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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.
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 Never place this unit on other electrical equipment.
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Notice
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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.
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.
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
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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
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a
 Jack for the headphone.
b
 Turn on or off the unit.
cSELECT
 Display DAB station information.
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dTUNING +/-
 Tune to an FM station.
 Navigate DAB station list.
 Navigate FM/DAB menu.
e1 - 5+
 Numeric keypads: Set/select a preset radio station.

fDisplay panel
 Display current status.
gMENU/SCAN
 Select DAB/FM menu option.
 Scan DAB radio stations.
hVOL+/-
 Adjust volume.
iFM/DAB
 Select DAB or FM radio.
jBattery compartment door
kFM/DAB antenna
 Improve FM/DAB reception.
lPULL FOR STAND (Retractable stand)
 Provide stand support.
mDC IN
 Jack for the AC adaptor(supplied).
3 Get started
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
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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) 8 8

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.
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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
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 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.
2Insert 6 R6/UM-3/AA size batteries (not supplied) with correct
polarity (+/-) as indicated, then close the battery compartment.
3The unit is ready to operate.
Tip
 “Battery low’ message is shown when the battery power is low. Change
batteries to ensure normal operation.