Philips AJ3915CD User Manual

User manual

AJ3915CD Clock Radio

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Supplied accessory

Line-in cable (used for audio input connec­tion)

Controls (see 1)

1 REPEAT ALARM – pushes to switch off

alarm for a 6-minute period

2 LCD Display – shows the clock/ alarm time

or CD/radio information

3 POWER

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

for 24 hours

– switches off the sleep timer

4 ALARM 1/ ALARM 2

– sets and activates alarm of ALARM 1

/ALARM 2

– stops the active buzzer, radio or CD alarm

for 24 hours

5 CLOCK – sets clock time
6 SHUF/REP – selects different CD play

modes: e.g. REPEAT or SHUFFLE
(random order)

7 ∞/ §

– adjusts clock / alarm time
– skips CD tracks/ searches for a particular

passage

8 9 – stops CD playback

–erases a CD program

9 ); – starts/ pauses CD playback
0 PROG – programs CD tracks
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LIFT TO OPEN – lift here to open CD door

@ DISPLAY – displays CD tracks or radio

information

# AUX –

3.5mm

audio input jack

$ TUNING – tunes to a radio station
% BAND –

selects waveband: FM or MW

^ SLEEP

– switches on/off radio, CD for timer mode
– adjusts timer options for radio/CD playback

& VOLUME – adjusts sound level

* CD•RADIO•BUZZER

– selects CD or radio sound source
– selects CD radio, or buzzer or alarm mode

( Power cord – connects to wall outlet
) Pigtail – FM antenna to improve FM

reception

¡ Battery compartment – inser t a 9 volt

battery, typed 6F22 (not supplied) for clock
memory backup

Power supply

1 Check if the power voltage as shown on the

type plate on the base of the set corresponds
to your local power supply. If it does not,
consult your dealer or service center.

2 Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

The power supply is now switched on and
the numbers on the display shows 0:00.You
will need to set the correct time.

3 To disconnect the set from the power supply

completely, unplug from the wall outlet.

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

English Controls Power supply

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 a 9 volt battery, typed
6F22 (not supplied) into the battery
compartment. 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, FM/ MW 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 battery

compartment for clock memor y backup.

2 Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

• Replace the battery once a year, or as often

as necessary.

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses 24-hour time format.

1 Press and hold CLOCK until clock digit for

hour flashes.
➜ It will exit the clock setting mode without

setting if there is 5-second inactivity.

2 Press repeatedly, or hold down ∞ / § to

adjust the hours.

3 Press CLOCK to confirm the hour setting.

➜ The clock digits for minute flash.

4 Press repeatedly, or hold down ∞ / § to

adjust the minutes.

5 Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.

Standby power consumption

(clock mode) ........................ 1.5W

Radio

1 Press POWER to switch on from standby.

➜ The display lights up.

2 Select RADIO source by pushing

CD•RADIO•BUZZER to RADIO

(located on the side panel).
➜ “TUNER” is displayed.

3 Push BAND to FM or MW to select

desired waveband.

4 Tu r n TUNING to find your station.
5 To adjust the sound, turn VOLUME.
6 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.

7 To switch off radio and back to standby, press

POWER.

➜ The display lights off.

To improve reception:

FM: Extend and adjust the pigtail for optimum

reception.

MW: Uses a built-in antenna. Direct the

antenna by adjusting the position of
your unit.

Clock Radio

CD playback

This CD clock radio can play only audio discs
including CD-R (CD-recordable), CD-RW
(CD-rewritable). Do not try to play a

MP3-CD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, CDI,VCD, DVD
or computer CD.

1 Press POWER to switch on from standby.

➜ The display lights up.

2 Select CD source by pushing

CD•RADIO•BUZZER to CD.

➜ “CD” is displayed.

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

close the CD door.
➜ Flashing ---- 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.
10 To switch off CD playback and back

to standby, press POWER.

➜ The display lights off.

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

∞ or §.

➜ The CD is played at high speed and low

volume.

2 Release ∞ or § when you recognize the

passage 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 PROG to enter

programming mode.
➜ PROG and

110011

are displayed, and

0011

is

flashing, indicating the start of
programming (See 4).

2 Press ∞ or § to select desired track.
3 Press PROG to store the track.

➜

220000

is displayed, and

0000

is flashing,
indicating the second program sequence is
available.

3 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.

4 Press ); to play the program.

➜ PROG is displayed.

To erase a program, select any of the
following.
– In stop position press PROG to enter pro-

gram mode and press 9;
– Open the CD door.
– Press POWER to standby;
– Select RADIO or BUZZER position.

CD Player

CD Player Auxiliary connection/Alarm

Selecting different play modes:
REPEAT and SHUFFLE
(See 5)

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

SHUFFLE – plays all tracks in random order.

REPEAT – plays the current track

continuously.

REPEAT ALL – plays the entire disc/

program continuously.

SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL – plays the entire

disc/program continuously in random order.

1 To select play modes, press SHUF/REP

once or more.
➜ The selected play mode will be displayed.

2 Press ); to start playback if in the stop

postion.
➜ When SHUFFLE mode is selected, the
disc will play automatically around few
seconds later.

3 To return to normal playback, press

SHUF/REP repeatedly until the various

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

play modes.

Notes:

– During playback, when shuffle mode is

selected, shuffle play will begin only when
playback of current track comes to an end.

– Selection of shuffle mode is not available in

the program mode.

Connecting an external device

You can listen to the sound of the connected
external device through your AJ3915’s
speakers.

1 Press POWER to switch on from standby.

2 Use the supplied line-in cable to connect

AJ3915’s AUX jack to an AUDIO OUT or
headphone jack on an external equipment
(such as CD player, or VCR).

➜ “AU” is displayed.
➜ AUX mode will auto switch on to play the

sound, overriding the active CD or
RADIO mode.

Using the alarm

AJ3915 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

1 Press and hold ALARM 1 or ALARM 2

until clock digit(s) for hour flashes.

➜ ALM1 or ALM2 is also displayed, flashing.
➜ It will exit the clock setting mode without

setting if there is 5-second inactivity.

2 Press repeatedly, or hold down ∞/ § to

adjust the hours.

3 Press corresponding ALARM 1 or

ALARM 2 to confirm the hour setting.

➜ The clock digits for minute flash.

4 Press repeatedly, or hold down ∞ / § to

adjust the minutes.

5 Press corresponding ALARM 1 or

ALARM 2 to confirm the setting.

• When CD•RADIO•BUZZER is pushed in

the CD position, selection of CD track
number will be also prompted. Press ∞ / §
to select desired track if you like.

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

➜ When alarm are/is set and activated.

ALM1 and/or ALM2 are/is displayed.

Selecting alarm mode

1 Press POWER to switch to standby.
2 Select your choice of alarm mode: either CD

radio, or buzzer by using the
CD•RADIO•BUZZER slider.
➜ When alarm are/is activated, ALM1 and/or

ALM2 are/is displayed (See 6).

• 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. CD will play from the first
track, or the track you have selected during
the alarm setting. If a CD is not loaded,
buzzer will auto turn on.

– When AJ3915 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.

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 ALARM 1 or ALARM 2,or
press POWER.
➜ The corresponding ALM1 or ALM2 is still

displayed.

Repeat alarm

This will repeat your alarm call at 6-minute
intervals.

1 During the alarm call, press

REPEAT ALARM as indicated by the

arrow located at the top panel.
➜ The corresponding ALM1 or ALM2 is still

displayed,yet flashing.

Switching off the alarm completely

Press once or more corresponding
ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 until ALM1 or
ALM2 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 Press POWER to switch to standby.
2 Set your timer by pressing repeatedly SLEEP

until the desired timer option appears.

➜ The set is auto switched on in the CD or

RADIO mode you have selected.And
“SLEEP” is displayed (See 6).

➜ Selections are follows (time in minute)

90=80=70=60=50=40=30=
20=10

3 The set will turn off automatically at the

selected time.
4To cancel the timer function, either

press SLEEP once or more until “SLEEP”

disappears, 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).

Alarm Sleep

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.

• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as disconnect device, the dis­connect device shall remain readily operable.

• 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.

Safety and maintenance (See 7 )

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.

Continuous crackling/ hiss disturbance
during MW broadcast.

– Electrical interference from TVs, computers,

fluorescent lamps, etc.

•

Move set away from other electrical equipment

The alarm does not function.

– Alarm time not set.

•

See section on Setting alarm time

.

– Alarm mode not selected.

•

See section on Setting alarm mode

.

– No CD is inserted as CD is selected as Alarm

mode.

•

Insert a CD.

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.

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.

Environmental information

All necessary packing material has been omitted to make the packing easy to separate
into 2 categones: cardboard and paper pulp.

Your unit consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized
company. Please observe local regulations on the disposal of packing materials and
old equipment.

AUSTRALIA - Philips Manufacturers Warranty for Australia only

These warranty conditions are valid for the
following consumer electronics products:
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Recorders & Players, DVD Players, DVD
Recorders, DVD Recorders with HDD, Audio
Systems, Home Theatre systems, Digital Set
Top Box & Portable Audio products.

The benefits given to the purchaser by this
warranty are in addition to all other rights
and remedies which the purchaser has in
respect of the product under the Trade
Practices Act or other Commonwealth or
State Law.

Philips Consumer Electronics warrants its products to
the purchaser as follows and subject to the stated
conditions.

1 Year Free Repair Service - at Philips ASC

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Projection Televsion, DVDR/VCR Combo, DVD
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Audio Systems, Audio Systems, Home Theatre
Systems & Digital Set-Top-Box.

1 Year Free Replacement – at your Retailer

Portable Audio, MP3 Infotainment products, Video
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Player, DVD Recorder without HDD & Portable
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1. All claims for warranty ser vice should be made to

your nearest Philips Authorised Service Centre or the
Philips Technology Care Centre. Reasonable evidence
of date of purchase must be provided.

2. This warranty extends only to defects in material or

workmanship occurring under normal use of the product
when operated in accordance with the instructions.

3. If a replacement product is supplied under the repair

policy it is warranted for the remainder of the
warranty of the original purchased product only.

4. Home service is provided only within the normal

service area of one of our recommended Authorised
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television receivers only with a screen side of 67cms
or above (product includes CRT, LCD TV, PTV, and
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67cms and all other products types are to be taken or
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5. This Manufacturers Warranty is limited to 3 months

for the above listed Consumer Electronics products if
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than repair any product covered by this warranty.

7. Product accessories are covered by the same

warranty period. Please contact the Philips Technology
Care Centre for free replacement of faulty accessories.

8. This Manufacturers Warranty is neither transferable

nor valid in countries other than Australia.

This warranty does not cover:

a) Mileage or travel outside the normal ser vice area

covered by selected Authorised Ser vice Centre.

b) Ser vice costs arising from failure to correctly
adjust the controls of the product or to observe the
instructions, or inspections that reveal that the
product is in normal working order.

c) Product failures caused by misuse, neglect,
accidental breakage, transit damage, inexpert repairs
or modification by un-authorised persons, external
fires, lightning strikes, floods, vermin infestation or
liquid spillage.

d) Cleaning of video or audio heads.

e) Inadequate receiving antennae .

f) Replacement of worn or used batteries or other

consumables.

g) Consumer products used in commercial applications
(This warranty is limited to 3 months only).

h) Second hand products.

The conditions contained in this warranty
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products purchased in Australia and used in
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Service is provided through more than 100
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Authorised Service Centre Network

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Customer support is provided in Australia by our
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features and specifications, please call

Technology Care Centre

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Please record the following information for
your records and keep in a safe place.
We recommend retaining your purchase
receipt to assist with any warranty claim.

Model number:....................................................

Serial number:....................................................

Date of purchase:....................................................

Retailer:....................................................

Philips Consumer Electronics

a division of Philips Electronics Australia Limited
ABN 24 008 445 743,
Level 1, 65 Epping Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113.

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Thank-you for purchasing this quality Philips product.

Philips New Zealand Ltd guarantees this product against defective components and faulty
workmanship for a period of 12 months. Any defect in materials or workmanship occurring
within 12 months from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions will be rectified

free of charge by the retailer from whom this product was purchased.

Conditions

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original sales docket indicating the date of purchase.

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on the part of the manufacturer.

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accidental breakage, use onthe incorrect voltage, use contrary to operating instructions,
or unauthorised modification to the product or repair by an unauthorised technician.

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product was purchased no more than 12 months prior to the date of your claim.

5. In the event of a failure, Philips shall be under no liability for any injury, or any loss or

damage caused to property or products other than the product under guarantee.

This guarantee does not prejudice your rights under common law and statute,
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satisfactorily repair or replace the product.

However, should the retailer not be able to conclude the matter satisfactorily, or if you
have other difficulties claiming under this guarantee, please contact

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Philips New Zealand Ltd.
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Auckland
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