Philips AJ130 12 User Manual

AJ130CD Clock Radio

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Supplied accessory

– 1 X certified AC/DC 9V adapter

(Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 0.6A,
Output: 9V 1.5A)

– 1 X AUX cable

Controls (see 1)

1 REPEAT ALARM – pushes to switch off

alarm for a 5-minute period

2 LCD Display – shows the clock/ alarm time

or CD/radio information

3 9 – stops CD playback

–erases a CD program

4 SOURCE

– selects CD, radio or AUX source of sound

5 POWER

– switches the set on or to standby
– stops the active buzzer, radio or CD alarm

for 24 hours

– switches off the sleep timer

6 ); – starts/ pauses CD playback
7 HOUR/MIN/TUNING ∞/ §

– adjusts clock / alarm time
– skips CD tracks/ searches for a particular passage
– tunes to radio stations

8 Reset

– press if the set / display does not react to

operation of any button

9/% AL 1/ AL 2

– sets and activates alarm of ALARM 1 /ALARM 2
– stops the active buzzer, radio or CD alarm

for 24 hours

– switches off ALARM 1/ ALARM 2

0 REPEAT –

SHUFFFLE – plays all tracks in random order
PRE

! BRIGHTNESS – changes the brightness of

@ SLEEP

– switches off radio, CD for timer mode

repeats a track/CD program/
entire CD

3, 4

– selects a preset radion station

the display illumination

– adjusts timer options for radio/CD playback
– views the remaining sleep time.

# Battery door – opens to insert 2 x 1.5V

$ AUX –
^ VOLUME
& DISPLAY – displays CD tracks or radio

* PROGRAM/SET TIME

– sets clock/alarm time
– programs CD tracks
– programs preset radio stations

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DC 9V–socket for AC/DC 9V adapter

) Pigtail – FM antenna to improve FM

AAA batteries

3.5mm

audio input jack

3, 4

– adjusts sound level

information

reception

Power supply

Mains Adapter.

1 Connect the mains adapter to the set's DC

9V socket and to the power socket.

Helpful hints:

To avoid damage to the set, use only the
adapter supplied!

The type plate is located on the bottom
of the set.

Clock memory backup

When a power failure occurs, the complete
clock radio will be switched off. When the
power supply returns, the time display shows
0:00 and you will need to reset the correct
time on the clock.
To retain the clock time and the set alarm time(s) in
the event of an AC power failure or disconnection,
insert 2 x 1.5 volt batteries, typed AAA (not sup­plied) into the battery compar tment.This will act as
a clock memory backup.
When powered by the battery,the time will not be
illuminated on the clock display, and operation of the
alarms, radio and CD are also impossible.As soon
as the AC power supply returns, the display will indi­cate the correct time.

1 Insert the batter y into the batter y

compartment for clock memor y backup.

2 Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

Clock

Digital tuner

• Replace the battery once a year, or as often

as necessary.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.

Basic operation

Switching on the system and selecting
function

1 Press POWER.

➜ The system will switch to the last selected

source.

2 To select desired source, press SOURCE once

or more.

Switching the system to standby

1 Press POWER.

Standby power consumption

(clock mode) ........................<2W

Illumination brightness

1 Press BRIGHTNESS once or more.

➜ The brightness of the display can be adjusted:
High ➟ Low ➟ High

Setting the clock

The clock uses 24-hour time format.

1 In standby mode, press PROGRAM/SET TIME

➜ The time digits flash.

2 Hold down or press HOUR/MIN repeatedly

to adjust the hours and minutes.

3 Press PROGRAM/SET TIME to confirm

the setting.

Digital tuner

Tuning to radio station

1 Press POWER to switch on from standby.

➜ The system will switch to the last selected

source.

2 If TUNER is not selected, press SOURCE

once or more to select it.
➜ The radio station frequency, waveband will

be displayed briefly, then clock is displayed.

is also displayed. (See 2 )

3 Press and hold TUNING ∞ or § until the

frequency in the display starts running.
➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station

of sufficient reception.

4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the

desired station.

•To tune to a weak station, press TUNING
∞ or § briefly and repeatedly until you have
found optimal reception.

5 To view radio information, press DISPLAY.

➜ The current waveband and frequency will

be displayed for several seconds (See 2),
then it will switch back to clock display.

To improve reception:

FM: Extend and adjust the pigtail for optimum

reception.

Programming radio stations

You can store up to a total of 10 radio sta­tions in the memory (10 FM), manually or
automatically (Auto store).

Manual programming

1 Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to

radio stations).

2 Press PROGRAM/SET TIME to activate

programming.
➜ Display: PROG flashes.

3, 4

3 Press PRE

number from 1 to 10.

4 Press PROGRAM/SET TIME to confirm.

5 Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations.

Helpful hints:

–You can erase a preset station by storing

another frequency in its place.

This set complies with the radio
interference requirements of the
European Community.

once or more to allocate a

CD Player

Autostore

Autostore automatically starts programming
radio stations from preset 1. Any previous
presets e.g. manually programmed will be
erased.

1 Press and hold PROGRAM/SET TIME until

the frequency in the display starts running.
➜ Available stations are programmed (FM).

After all stations are stored, the first auto­store preset station will then automatically
play.

To listen to a preset or autostore
station

Press the PRE
until the desired preset station is displayed.

3, 4

buttons once or more

CD playback

• This CD clock radio can play only audio discs
including CD-R (CD-recordable) and CD-RW
(CD-rewritable).

• Do not tr y to play a MP3, CD-ROM,
CDI,VCD, DVD or computer CD.

1 Press POWER to switch on from standby.

➜ The system will switch to the last selected

source.

2 If CD is not selected, press SOURCE once

or more to select it.
➜ is displayed.

3 Lift the CD door to open.
4 Insert a CD with printed side facing up, and

close the CD door.
➜ ---- is displayed briefly, then total CD track

number.

5 Press ); to start playback.
6 To view CD track information, press

DISPLAY.

➜ The current track number is displayed for

several seconds (See 3), then it will
switch back to clock display.

7 To adjust the sound, turn VOLUME
8 To interrupt, press ); .To resume playback,

press ); again.

9 To stop playback, press 9.

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Selecting a different track

• Press ∞ /§ once or repeatedly until the

desired track number appears on the display.

• In the stop position, press ); to start playback.
➜ The selected track number appears briefly

on the display when you press ∞ /§ to
skip tracks, then it switches back to clock
display.

Finding a passage within a track

1 During playback, press and hold down ∞ /§.

➜ The CD is played at high speed and low

volume.

2 Release ∞ /§ when you recognize the pas-

sage you want.
➜ Normal CD playback resumes.

Programming tracks

You may store up to 20 tracks in the desired
sequence for playback. If you like, store any
track more than once.

1 In the stop position, press PROGRAM/SET

TIME to enter programming mode.

➜ PROG and

indicating the start of programming
(See 4).

2 Press ∞ /§ to select desired track.
3 Press PROGRAM/SET TIME to store the

track.

PP0022

➜

second program sequence is available.

4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all

desired tracks.
➜ If you attempt to store more than 20

tracks, no tracks can be stored.

5 Press ); to play the program.

➜ PROG is displayed.

To review a program,
In the stop position, press and hold
PROGRAM/SET TIME until all the stored
tracks are displayed.

PP0011

are displayed, flashing,

is displayed, flashing, indicating the

CD Player Alarm

To erase a program, select any of the

following.
– Pressing 9 (twice during playback or once

in the stop position);
– Pressing POWER to standby;
– Selecting TUNER or AUX.

Selecting different play modes:
REPEAT and SHUFFLE

You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback, and
combine REPEAT modes with program.

SHUF – plays all tracks in random order.

REP – plays the current track continuously.

REP ALL – plays the entire disc/program

continuously.

1 To select play modes, press SHUFFLE or

REPEPEAT once or more.

➜ The selected play mode will be displayed.

2 Press ); to start playback if in the stop

postion.

3 To return to normal playback, press SHUF-

FLE or REPEPEAT repeatedly until the

various modes are no longer displayed.
– You can also press 9 once to cancel your

play modes.

Note:

– Selection of shuffle mode is not available in

the program mode.

Using the alarm

AJ130 allows you to simultaneously set two
different alarms (ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 )
which can go off in the CD, radio or buzzer
mode. The clock time needs to be set
correctly before using alarm.

Setting alarm time and mode

1 In standby mode, press AL 1 or AL 2 once

or more to select alarm mode.

• – radio mode

• – CD mode

• – buzzer mode.

alarm increases its beep tone frequency within
seconds
➜ The time digits flash.

2 Hold down or press HOUR/MIN repeatedly

to adjust the hours and mintues.

3 Press PROGRAM/SET TIME to confirm

the setting.

• Repeat the steps above to set and activate
the other alarm if necessary.

➜ When alarm are/is set and activated. AL1

and/or AL2 are/is displayed (See 5).

• At the set alarm time, the CD or radio or
buzzer will switch on automatically.

Notes:

– Insert a CD if you select CD source as

alarm mode, otherwise, buzzer will auto
turn on.

– When AJ130 is in AUX mode (connecting

an external device), only buzzer will turn on
at the set time regardless of the CD or
RADIO alarm mode you have selected.

– If you have an alarm set in the radio or CD

mode, make sure you have adjusted the
volume loud enough to wake you up.

The gentle wake buzzer

Alarm Sleep/Auxiliary connection

Switching off the alarm

There are three ways of switching off the
alarm. Unless you choose to cancel the alarm
completely, the DAILY ALARM RESET option
will be automatically kept activated from the
time your alarm first goes off.

Daily alarm reset

If you want the alarm to be stopped
immediately but also wish to repeat the alarm
call at the same time for the following day:

1 During the alarm call, press once

corresponding AL 1 or AL 2, or press
POWER.
➜ The corresponding AL1 or AL2 is still dis-

played.

Repeat alarm

This will repeat your alarm call at 5-minute
intervals.

1 During the alarm call, press

REPEAT ALARM.

➜ The corresponding AL1 or AL2 is still dis-

played, yet flashing.

Switching off the alarm completely

Press once or more corresponding AL 1 or
AL 2 until AL1 or AL2 disappears.

Sleep

The CD clock radio has a built-in sleep timer,
which enables the set to be automatically
switched off during radio or CD playback
after a set period of time.

Setting the sleep time

1 During CD or radio playback, press SLEEP

repeatedly until the desired timer option
appears.
➜ Selections are as follows (time in minute)

90=75=60=45=30=15=00=
90

2 The set will turn off automatically at the

selected time.

3To cancel the timer function, either

press SLEEP once or more until “00”
appears (See 6), or press POWER to
switch to standby.
➜ “SLEEP” disappears when sleep function is

cancelled.

Note:

– The sleep function does not affect your

alarm time setting(s).

– To view the remaining sleep time, press

SLEEP.

Connecting an external device

You can listen to the sound of the connected
external device through your AJ130’s
speakers.

1 Press POWER to switch on from standby.

➜ The system will switch to the last selected

source

2 If AUX is not selected, press SOURCE once

or more to select it.
➜ “AUX” is displayed.

3 Use the supplied AUX cable to connect

AJ130’s AUX jack to an AUDIO OUT or
headphone jack on an external equipment
(such as CD player, or VCR).

Safety and maintenance (See 7 )

Safety and general
maintenance

• If you do not intend to use the CD clock

radio for a long time, withdraw the power
cord from the wall outlet.

• Place the set on a hard and flat surface so
that the system does not tilt.

• Install the unit near the AC outlet and where
the AC power plug can be easily reached.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip­ping or splashing.

• Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the appartus.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

• Do not cover the set. Adequate ventilation
with a minimum gap of 6 inches between the
ventilation holes and surrounding surfaces is
necessary to prevent heat build-up.

• The mechanical par ts of the set contain
self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled
or lubricated.

• To clean the set, use a soft dry cloth. Do not
use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may
harm the housing.

CD player and CD handling

• The lens of the CD player should never be

touched!

• Sudden changes in the surrounding tempera­ture can cause condensation to form and the
lens of your CD player to cloud over. Playing
a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to
clean the lens but leave the set in a warm
environment until the moisture evaporates.

• Always shut the CD door to keep the CD
compartment dust-free.To clean, dust the
compartment with a soft dr y cloth.

• To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from
the center towards the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as
they may damage the disc.

• Never write on a CD or attach any stickers
to it.

Tr oubleshooting

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 center.

WARNING: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circum-

stances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty.

No sound.

–Volume not adjusted.

• Adjust the VOLUME.

CD playback does not work.

– CD badly scratched or dirty.

• Replace/ clean CD.
– Laser lens steamed up.

•Wait until lens has adjusted to room temperature
– Laser lens dirty.

• Clean lens by playing a CD lens cleaning disc.
– CD-R is non-finalized.

• Use a finalized CD-R.

Occasional crackling sound during FM
broadcast.

–Weak signal.

• Extend the pigtail antenna fully.

The alarm does not function.

– Alarm time not set.

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See section on Setting alarm time

– Alarm mode not selected.

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See section on Setting alarm mode

– No CD is inserted as CD is selected as Alarm

mode.

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Insert a CD.

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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.

Yo ur set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the
disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment.

CAUTION

- Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the
beam.

- High voltage! Do not open.You run the risk of getting an electric shock.
The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts.

- Modification of the product could result in hazardous radiation of EMC or
other unsafe operation.

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