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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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
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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.

Note
 Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.
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 DAB/FMrepeatedly to select FM radio.
2Press TUNING +/- to tune to a radio station.
Search FM radio stations
1Tune to FM radio.
2Press and hold TUNING +/- for more than two seconds to start
searching stations.
»The FM tuner tunes to a station with strong reception
automatically.
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Store FM stations manually
You can program a maximum of 10 preset FM radio stations.
1Tune to your desired FM station.
2To preset number 1 - 5, press and hold the numeric keypad 1 - 5 for two
seconds;
To select the preset number 6 - 10, press and hold the numeric
keypads 5+ simultaneously with other keypad (e.g. 5+ with 1 for 6;
5+ with 5 for 10) 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 DAB/FMrepeatedly to select FM radio.
2Press numeric keypads to select a preset number.
Note
 If you want to select a preset number 6-10, press and hold 5+ and then press
corresponding number key.(For example, if you want to select 6, press and
hold 5+ and then press 1.)
Use FM menu
1In FM mode, press MENU/SCAN to enter the FM menu.

2Press TUNING +/- to scroll the menu options:
 [Audio setting]
 [System]
3To select an option, press SELECT.
4Repeat step 2-3 if sub-option is available under one option.
[Audio setting]
This function enables you to select mono or stereo
 [Forced mono] Select mono broadcast.
 [Stereo allowed] Select stereo broadcast.
[System]
 [Factory reset] Resets all the settings of this radio player to factory
default.
 [SW version] Software version of the radio player is shown.
Note
 If no button is pressed within 15 seconds, the menu exits.
5 Listen to DAB radio
Tune to DAB radio
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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 DAB/FMrepeatedly to select DAB radio.
»A bar graph indicates the progress of the search and the number
of stations found increase as the scan progresses.

Number of
Stations found
Progress bar
AWhen scan is completed, the stations are listed in numerical then
alphabetic order.
»First available station is played.
BIf there is no DAB coverage currently available
»“No DAB Station” is displayed.
aChange the location or adjust antenna.
bPress SELECT to scan again.
Change DAB station
1Tune to a DAB station.
2Use TUNING +/- to navigate through available stations.
3Press SELECT to choose a station.
Scan DAB radio stations
1When playing a DAB station, or the current station is not available,
press and hold MENU/SCAN 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 SELECT 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.
2To preset number 1 - 5, press and hold the numeric keypad 1 - 5 for
two seconds;
To select the preset number 6 - 10, press and hold the numeric
keypads 5+ simultaneously with other keypad (e.g. 5+ with 1 for 6;
5+ with 5 for 10) 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 DAB/FMrepeatedly to select DAB radio.
2Press numeric keypads to select a preset number.
Use DAB menu
1In DAB mode, press MENU/SCAN to enter the DAB menu.
2Press TUNING +/- to scroll the menu options:
 [Station list]
 [Main menu]
 [Station order]
 [DRC] (dynamic range control)
 [Manual tune]
 [Full scan]
 [Local scan]
3To select an option, press SELECT.
4Repeat step 2-3 if sub-option is available under one option.
[Main menu]
 [Info] (Software version of the radio player is shown.)
 [Factory reset] (Resets all the settings of this radio player to factory
default.)
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[Station order]
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scrolling the stations list.
 [Alphanumeric] This is the default setting.The stations are arranged
in alphabetical order.

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off-air station.
 [Ensemble] This option lists groups of stations that are broadcast
together on the same ensemble (i.e.: BBC or South Wales local).
[Manual tune]
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this to the station list.
This function can be used to obtain the optimum reception for a
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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
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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
Tuner (DAB)
Tuning Range 174.928MHz - 239.200MHz (Band III)

General information
AC/DC adaptor
- Brand name
- Model
- Input
- Output
PHILIPS
OH-1048A0750500U2-UK
100-240V~, 50/60 Hz, 250 mA
7.5V 500mA
Operation Power Consumption 5 W
Standby Power Consumption <1 W
Power output 0.3W (10% THD)
Battery power input 1,5 V x 6
Headphone output power 12 mW x 2 (32 Ohm)
Dimensions
- Main Unit (W x H x D) 317 x 133 x 90 mm
Weight
- Main Unit 0,884 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/support.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
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– 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.