Philips AJ3551-12 User Manual

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Clock Radio

AJ3551

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1 Important

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

a Read these instructions.

b Keep these instructions.

c Heed all warnings.

d Follow all instructions.

e Do not use this apparatus near water.

f Clean only with dry cloth.

g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that
produce heat.

i Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

j Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the

manufacturer.

k Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specifi ed 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.

l Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

m Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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.

n Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent battery leakage which

may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the
unit:

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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).•
Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.•

o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g.

liquid fi lled objects, lighted candles).

q This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of

these materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.

r 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 apparatus. •
Never lubricate any part of this apparatus. •
Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment. •
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked fl ames or heat. •
Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or •
adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from the power.

Notice

This product complies with the radio interference
requirements of the European Community.
This product complies with the requirements of the following
directives and guidelines: 2004/108/EC + 2006/95/EC
Any changes or modifi cations made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Recycling

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to
a product, it means the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please
inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old
product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive

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2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household
waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of
batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and human health.
Environmental information
All unnecessar y 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.

Kensington and Micro Saver are registered US trademarks of
ACCO World corporation with issued registrations and pending
applications in other countries throughout the world.

2 Your clock radio

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully
benefi t from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.

Introduction

With this unit, you can:

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listen to the radio
know the time•
set alarm timer to wake you up at certain time. •

What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

Main unit•
User manual•

Overview of the main unit (See 1)

a SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME

Set the alarm timer/time.•
Switch to clock screen. •

b HOUR

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Set the hour.

c MINUTE

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Set the minute.

d Display panel

Show current status.•

e REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

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Repeat the alarm.
Adjust the display brightness.•

f AUTOSCAN

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Program radio stations.

g SLEEP/ALARM RESET

Set the sleep timer.

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Reset the alarm timer.•

h BUZZER/RADIO ALARM

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Set the alarm mode.

i MW/FM

Select a waveband. •

j - PRESET +

Select a preset radio station.•

k ALARM ON/OFF

Turn on/off the alarm timer.•

l RADIO ON/OFF

Turn on/off the radio.•

m TUNING +/-

Tune to a radio station.•

n VOL +/-

Adjust volume.•

3 Get started

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures •
other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.

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 bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

Install batteries

Note

You can use both bat teries and AC power as power •
supply of this apparatus.
Batteries are not supplied with the accessories. •

1 Open the battery compartment.

2 Insert 4 x 1.5V R03/UM-4/AAA batteries

with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.

3 Close the battery compar tment.

Connect power

Caution

Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage •
corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or
underside of the apparatus.
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC adaptor, •
always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.
Before connecting the AC adaptor, ensure you have

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completed all other connections.

Note

The type plate is located on the bottom of the main unit. •

1 Plug the AC power cord to the wall socket.

S et clock

1 In standby mode, rotate SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the

SET TIME position.

The hour and minute digits begin to blink. »

2 Rotate HOUR to set the hour.
3 Rotate MINUTE to set the minute.
4 Rotate the SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the CLOCK

position to confi rm.

Adjust volume level

1 During play, turn VOL +/- to increase/decrease the volume level.

4 Listen to radio

Tune to a radio station

Tip

Position the antenna as far as possible fr om TV, VCR or •
other radiation source.

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For optimal reception, fully ex tend and adjust the posi tion
of the antenna .

1 Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2 Adjust MW/FM to select MW or FM tuner.
3 Press and hold TUNING +/- for more than 2 seconds.

The radio tunes to a station with strong reception »
automatically.

4 Repeat step 3 to tune to more stations.

• TUNING +/- repeatedly until

To tune to a weak station, press
you fi nd optimal reception.

Program radio stations automatically

You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.

1 In the tuner mode, press and hold AUTOSCAN for more than

2 seconds to activate automatic program mode.

All available stations are programmed in the order of »
waveband reception strength.
The fi rst programmed radio station is broadcast automatically. »

Program radio stations manually

You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations.

1 Tune to a radio station.

2 Press AUTOSCAN to activate the program mode.

The preset number begins to blink. »

3 Press PRESET +/- to select a number.
4 Press AUTOSCAN to confi rm.
5 Repeat the above steps to program other stations.

Note

To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place. •

Select a preset radio station

1 Press - PRESET + to select a preset number.

5 Other features

Set the alarm timer

1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.
2 In standby mode, rotate SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the

SET ALARM position.

The hour and minute digits begin to blink. »

3 Rotate HOUR to set the hour.
4 Rotate MINUTE to set the minute.
5 Rotate the SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the CLOCK

position to confi rm.

Set alarm mode

1 Adjust the BUZZER/RADIO ALARM control to select the

source for the alarm.

When the alarm time comes, the selected FM/MW radio or »
buzzer turns on.

Tip

If radio source is selected, you can adjust • MW/FM to select
between FM and MW radio.

Activate and deactivate the alarm timer

1 Press ALARM ON/OFF repeatedly to activate or deactivate the

alarm timer.

Repeat alarm

1 When the alarm rings, press REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS

CONTROL .

The alarm repeats ringing minutes later. »

Tip

You can press • TUNING+/- to adjust interval to repeat alarm.

Stop alarm sound

1 When the alarm rings, press SLEEP/ALARM RESET .

The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain. »

Set the sleep timer

This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of
time.

1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set period of time (in

minutes).

When the sleep timer is activated, the display shows »

To deactivate sleep timer

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1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off) is displayed.

When the sleep timer is deactivated, »
display.

disappears on the

Adjust display brightness

1 Press REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL repeatedly to

select different levels of display brightness.

6 Product information

Note

Product information is subject to change without prior notice. •

Specifi cations

Amplifi er

Rated Output Power 0.2W RMS

Tuner

Tuning Range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

Tuning grid FM: 50 KHz

Sensitivity

- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio

Search Selectivity FM: <28 dBu

Total Harmonic
Distortion

Signal to Noise Ratio FM: >45 dB

MW: 531-1602 KHz

MW: 9KHz

FM: <22 dBu
MW: <92 uV/m

MW:<98 uV/m

FM: <3%
MW:<5%

MW:>40 dB

General information

AC power 220 ~240 V, 50/60Hz

Operation Power Consumption <5W

Standby Power Consumption <2W

Dimensions 172 x 92 x 72 mm

Weight 0.56 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/welcome).
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. •

No sound

Adjust the volume. •

No response from the unit

Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the •
unit again.

Poor radio reception

Increase the distance between the unit and your TV or VCR. •
Fully extend the FM antenna. •

Timer does not work

Set the clock correctly. •
Switch on the timer. •

Clock/timer setting erased

Power has been interrupted or the power plug has been •
disconnected.
Reset the clock/timer. •

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