
fm radio
psa[fm
Portable Sport Audio by Philips
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controls / connections
controls (see figure 1)
12.......................selects / programs preset stations
2 1 / 2 .................tunes to stations
3 - / + ..................adjusts the volume
4 display...............shows status of the set
5y.........................switches the radio on / off
6 ............................socket for 3.5mm headphones
7 ......................locks buttons to prevent them from being
84........................opens the battery latch
9 battery compartment uses 1 x AAA / R03 / UM4 alkaline
activated
supplied accessories
make sure these items are in the package. if any item is missing,
please contact your dealer.
– one set of headphones, SBC HJ020
– one headphone extension cord
– one armband, AY3285
– one AAA alkaline battery
the type plate is located inside the battery compartment.

power supply / accessories
battery (see figure 2)
1 press 4 (at the back of the psa) to open the battery latch and
insert one AAA battery preferably alkaline as indicated.
2 insert lower edge of door as shown to close the battery
latch.
battery playtime
– 10 hours using AAA alkaline battery.
indication of empty battery
the battery icon appears when battery power is running low.
IMPORTANT!
– remove the battery if: battery drained or the psa will not be
used for more than 1 week.
– batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed
of properly.
accessories
headphone and extension cord (see figure 3)
connect as shown.
note: the headphone and extension cord also act as the fm antenna. position accordingly if you need to improve radio reception.
armband (see figure 4)
wear your digital audio player during sport activity by securing it to
the supplied armband.
1 fit the psa into the rubber buckle with the headphone socket
aligned to the socket hole.
2 position the armband round your arm. thread the strap and
fasten up for a snug fit.

power on / off, beep and volume - / +
power on / off
press y to turn on / off.
display message: on or off respectively.
smart power-saving mode
the power-saving mode will help you save battery power.
if no controls on the psa are pressed during 60 minutes of
playback, the psa automatically powers down after 60 minutes.
even if the button lock is activated.
beep beep!
when you press any control on the psa, the psa beeps in response.
note: the - / + controls are silent so as to not interrupt your
listening pleasure.
adjusting volume - / +
press - / + to decrease / increase the volume.
display: uO (volume) and a number 00-16 indicating the volume level.
note: in case you've been out and about listening at high volume,
the volume is automatically adjusted to start at a lower,
comfortable volume, u 10 when you next switch on the radio.

radio reception , presets
tuning to fm radio stations
to help reception, make sure you have plugged in headphones and
or the extension cord first.
manually
press
1 / 2 briefly and repeatedly to tune to stations.
display: the radio frequency, and if stations stored: preset
and a preset station number, 1-10.
automatically
press and hold
1 / 2 for 1 second.
display: shows Srh during automatic search tuning until a
station of sufficient strength is found.
note: press any button if you want to interrupt / stop
automatic search.
storing preset stations
you can program up to 10 fm stations. if you like, you can also
replace a preset station with another frequency.
1 tune to your desired station (see tuning to fm radio stations).
2 press and hold
2
. release 2when you hear 3 beeps.
display: shows preset and a preset station number flashing.
3 use
1 / 2 to select your preset station number.
4 press
2
to confirm your preset station number.
you'll hear 2 beeps to confirm your station has just been
stored.
selecting preset stations
press2once or more to find your preset station.

presets, button lock
button lock /
general information
using the button lock
deactivates the other buttons so they are not activated
accidentally.
to activate / deactivate the button lock, press
display: appears if button lock active.
take care when using headphones
hearing safety: listen at a moderate volume. using headphones at
high volume can impair your hearing.
traffic safety: do not use headphones while driving or cycling as you
may cause an accident.
general maintenance (see figure 5)
to avoid damage or malfunction:
– do not expose to excessive heat caused by heating equipment
or direct sunlight.
– do not allow the psa to be submersed in water. do not expose
headphone socket or battery compartment to water as water
entering the set may cause major damage.
– do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia,
benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the set.

helpful tips
helpful tips
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: under no circumstances should you try to repair the set your-
self, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
no display / sound
– battery weak / incorrectly inserted.
• correctly insert fresh battery.
– buttons pressed too quickly.
• slow down press firmly.
– headphones not properly connected.
• insert headphone plug into socket completely.
– psa switches off by itself after 60 minutes.
• this is not a problem, but the power-saving mode.
press the power on button y again if you want to continue
listening to the radio.
no reaction to controls
– activated.
• deactivate
– electronic discharge.
• remove battery and replace after several seconds.
.

helpful tips
poor fm reception
– weak signal.
• adjust the headphone or extension cord.
– battery weak.
• correctly insert fresh battery.
environmental information
we have reduced the packaging to its minimum and
made it easy to separate into mono materials: PET, PS,
PE.
your set consists of material which can be recycled if
disassembled by a specialized company. please observe
the local regulations to dispose of packaging, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
CAUTION
use this device according to the instructions that follow.
failure to do so could be hazardous to your health.
this product complies with the radio interference
requirements of the European Union.

fm radio
psa[fm
Portable Sport Audio by Philips
EL4966E006 / 5-02
BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting an exchange.Adjustments of the
controls discussed there may save you a trip.
EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Contact 1-800-531-0039 to arrange an exchange. Or, ship the product, insured and
freight prepaid, and with proof of purchase enclosed, to the address listed below.
Philips Exchange Program
Suite A
406 North Irish Street
Greeneville TN 37745
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin Islands,all implied warranties,including implied war-
ranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the duration of this express warranty.But, because some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty may last,this limitation may not apply to you.)
EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-531-0039 (English or Spanish Speaking)
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are
expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages,howsoever incurred, even if notified of the
possibility of such damages.)
REMEMBER...
Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product.Also, please fill
out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify
you if necessary.
MODEL # ___________________________________________
SERIAL # ___________________________________________
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights
which vary from state/province to state/province.
PORTABLE AUDIO
90 Days Free Exchange
This product must be carried in for an exchange.
LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product.A sales receipt or other doc-
ument showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.Attach it
to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.
WHAT ISCOVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.For 90 days thereafter, a defec-
tive or inoperative product will be replaced with a new, renewed or comparable product
at no charge to you.A replacement product is covered only for the original warranty
period.When the warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on the replace-
ment product also expires.
WHAT ISEXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls
on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized
repair or other cause not within the control of Philips.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside
the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any coun-
try other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured,approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material,
whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.
WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?
You may exchange the product in all countries where the product is officially distributed
by Philips. In countries where Philips does not distribute the product, the local Philips
service organization will attempt to provide a replacement product (although there may
be a delay if the appropriate product is not readily available).
Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami,
FL 33152, USA,(402) 536-4171
type number - ACT100
© Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.,2002,
Nike, Inc. 2002. All rights are reserved.
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