Philips AJ3430/17 User Manual

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Clock Radio

AJ 3430

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SAFETY NOTES

Know these ssaaffeettyy symbols

This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated

material within your unit may cause an
electrical shock.For the safety of everyone in

your household,please do not remove
product covering.
The “exclamation point” calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent operating
and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:To prevent electric shock,match wide

blade of plug to wide slot,and fully insert.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read before operating equipment

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water – for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do
not block any of the ventilation openings. For example, the

appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particulary at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

AC

Polarized Plug

EL 4562-E004: 99/3

INDEX

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

L’appareil répond aux normes FCC, Part 15.
Fonctionnement soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences nuisibles, et

2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les
interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionement peu
satisfaisant.

El aparato cumple las normas FCC, Parte 15.
Funcionamiento dependiente de dos condiciones siguientes:

1. Este aparato no puede provocar interferencia dañina, y

2. Este aparato debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida,
incluyendo las interferencias que pueden provocar un
funcionamiento insuficiente.

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ESPAÑOL................................................. 26

CANADA

English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for

noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Français: Cet appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits

radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le
Régelement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada

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CONTROLS

1 SLEEP/ RADIO ON

– displays/ adjusts/ switches off sleep time

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– switches on radio; displays radio frequency

2 SET control

– sets the times for •ALARM 1, •ALARM 2, •TIME

and to run on •CLOCK time

3 TIME SET/ TUNING: HR, MIN and 7, 8

– adjusts the hours (7) and minutes (8)

for clock/ alarm times

– tunes (up 7, down 8) to radio stations

4 ALARM 1 - RADIO and also PRESET 1

– selects radio mode on or off for alarm 1
– PRESET station 1

5 ALARM 2 - BUZZER and also PRESET 2

– selects buzzer mode on or off for alarm 2
– PRESET station 2

Environmental information

We have reduced packaging to the minimum for easy separation into two materials: cardboard (box) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam).

Your set consists of materials, which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe
the local regulations to dispose of packing materials, dead batteries and old equipment.

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6 ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF

– stops the active alarm for 24 hours
– stops radio /sleep function

7 PRESET 3, 4 and 5

– stores and selects preset stations

8 REPEAT ALARM/ BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

– switches off the alarm for a 9 minute period
– changes the brightness of the display illumination
– switches off sleep function

9 Display

– shows the clock/ alarm times and status of the set

0 BAND

– selects FM/ AM waveband

! VOLUME

– adjusts the sound level

@ Power cord

– for AC power supply and to improve FM reception

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

INSTALLATION BASIC FEATURES

POWER SUPPLY AND DEMO MODE

1. Check if the power voltage, shown on the type plate on the
bottom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If
it does not, consult your dealer or service center.

2. Connect the power plug into the wall outlet. The power
supply is now switched on and the display will show the
PHILIPS demo mode.

™ PH..IL ..IPS scrolls across the display continuously.

• Turn the SET control to SET TIME to exit the demo mode.

3. To disconnect the set completely from the power supply,
withdraw the power plug from the wall outlet.

POWER BACK-UP

The power back-up conveniently allows your preset stations,
alarm and clock time settings to be stored for up to 3 minutes
when there is a power interruption e.g. AC power failure.
The complete clock radio and display illumination will be
switched off. As soon as the power supply returns, the display
will indicate the correct time.
If power supply returns after 3 minutes and the display shows:

• clock time blinking – indicates you need to re-adjust the
clock time

• PHILIPS demo mode – indicates you need to re-enter preset
stations and the clock and alarm times.

ILLUMINATION BRIGHTNESS

1. Check if the SET control is turned to CLOCK position and the
radio is switched off.

2. Press REPEAT ALARM/
– The brightness of the display will change in this

sequence:
BRIGHT y MEDIUM y LOW y BRIGHT...

Note:
when an alarm or the SLEEP function is active, brightness
cannot be adjusted.

RESET

Should the display and electronic functions of your set receive
interference e.g. static electricity from carpets, thunderstorms,
etc. RESET allows you to clear all previous settings and start
up again.

• Use a ballpoint pen to press the RESET hole found on the
bottom of the set.

BRIGHTNESS CONTROL once or more.

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SETTING THE CLOCK RADIO

The time is displayed using the 12 hour clock with
PM indicator (PM off = AM).

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1. Turn the SET control to TIME.

2. Press 7 repeatedly or hold down on the button to adjust the

hours.
Release 7 when you reach the correct hour.

3. Press 8 repeatedly or hold down on the button to adjust the
minutes.
Release 8 when you reach the correct minute setting.

4. Turn the SET control to CLOCK.

RADIO

1. Press SLEEP/ RADIO ON once to switch on the radio.

™ Display shows the radio frequency of the last selected

waveband briefly before returning to the clock time. Your
preset station is also shown if you are listening to a
preset.

2. Press BAND if you wish to change waveband.

3. Adjust the sound using VOLUME.

4. Press ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF to switch off.

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TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS
Automatic tuning

• Press 7 or 8 one second or more to tune to your station.
™ The radio automatically tunes to a station of sufficient

reception.

Manual tuning

• Press 7 or 8 briefly and repeatedly until you reach the
desired frequency.

To improve reception:

FM: Adjust the position of the power cord (built-in
AM: Uses a built-in antenna inside the set. Direct the

STORING AND USING PRESET STATIONS

You can store up to a total of 10 radio stations in the memory,
5 on each waveband.

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2. To store a preset, hold down briefly on a PRESET button 1-5

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store your other stations.

• You can overwrite a preset station by storing another

4. Press a PRESET button 1-5 to listen to a preset station.

antenna) for optimum reception.
antenna by adjusting the position of your set.

Tune to your desired station (see TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS).
until you hear a double beep.

™ Display shows the preset number of your station.

frequency in its place.

GENERAL

Two different alarm times can be set. This can be useful when
you need to be woken up at a different time e.g. during the
week and at the weekend:

• ALARM 1 – radio mode

• ALARM 2 – buzzer mode. The gentle wake buzzer alarm
increases its beep tone frequency within seconds.

SETTING THE ALARM TIME AND MODE

1. Turn the SET control to ALARM 1 or ALARM 2.

™ Display shows the alarm time digits with the

or indicators flashing.

2. Press 7 repeatedly or hold down on the button to adjust the
hours.
Release 7 when you reach the correct hour.

3. Press 8 repeatedly or hold down on the button to adjust the
minutes.
Release 8 when you reach the correct minute setting.

4. Turn the SET control back to CLOCK.

5. While the radio is switched off, select your choice of alarm

mode by pressing ALARM 1-RADIO or ALARM 2-BUZZER.
™ Display shows or .

USING THE ALARM

Notes: If you have selected the ALARM 1 RADIO, make sure

you have properly tuned to a station before turning off
the set.
If you set and activate the same alarm time for both
alarms, only the ALARM 2-BUZZER will be activated at
the set time.

SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM

There are three ways of switching off the alarm. Unless you
cancel the alarm completely, the 24 hour alarm resetoption
will be automatically selected after 59 minutes, from the time
your alarm time first goes off.

24 hour alarm reset

If you want the alarm mode to be stopped immediately but
also wish to retain the same alarm setting for the following
day:

• Press ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF.
™ You will hear a beep tone confirming 24 hour reset

activation.

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USING THE ALARM SLEEP

Cancelling the alarm completely

To cancel the set alarm time before it goes off, or during the

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alarm call:

• With the radio switched off, press ALARM 1-RADIO or
ALARM 2-BUZZER once or more until the selected alarm
indicator disappears from the display.

Repeat alarm

This repeats your alarm call at 9-minute intervals.

1. During the alarm call, press REPEAT ALARM/ BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL.
™ Display shows or flashing

during a repeat alarm.

2. Repeat if desired up to 6 times.

ABOUT SLEEP

This set has a built-in sleep timer which enables the set to be
automatically switched off during radio playback after a set
period of time. There are four sleep times before the set turns
itself off: 60, 30, 15 minutes and off.

SETTING SLEEP

1. Press SLEEP/ RADIO ON to switch on the radio.

2. Within 1 second, press SLEEP/ RADIO ON again once or

more until the display shows and SL:60.

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While in the SLEEP display, press SLEEP/ RADIO ON once or
more to select your sleep time.
™ Display shows in sequence: and the sleep

period time options: SL:60, SL:30, SL:15 and OFF.

™ The sleep time and radio frequency appear briefly before

showing standby clock time with the
indicator, if SLEEP is activated.

3. To cancel sleep, press either:

• ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF

• REPEAT ALARM/

• SLEEP/ RADIO ON once or more until
disappears from the display.

MAINTENANCE

• If you do not intend to use the set for a long time, withdraw
the power plug from the wall outlet.

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

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

BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

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

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.

following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the

warranty.

warranty.

PROBLEM

– POSSIBLE CAUSE

• REMEDY

No sound

– Volume not adjusted

• Adjust the VOLUME

Display error/ no reaction to any controls

– Electrostatic discharge

• Press RESET

Occasional crackling sound during FM broadcast

– Weak signal

• Adjust the position of the power cord

Continuous crackling/
hiss disturbance during AM broadcast

– Electrical interference from TV, computer, fluorescent lamp,

mobile phone, etc.

• Move set away from other electrical equipment

The alarm does not function

– Alarm time/mode not set

• See SETTING THE ALARM

– Volume too low for ALARM 1-RADIO

• Adjust the volume

– ALARM 1-RADIO not tuned to a radio station

• Check if the set is tuned to a radio station before setting
the ALARM 1-RADIO, and when switching off

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