Philips DC190 37 User Manual

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DC190

DC190B

EN User manual 3

FR Mode d’emploi 15

ES Manual del usuario 27

Canada

English:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites
dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique
édicté par le Ministère des Communications du
Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.10. 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 est conforme à la réglementation
FCC, section 15, et à la norme 21 CFR 1040.10.
Son utilisation est soumise à deux conditions :

1. L’appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences

nuisibles, et

2. L’appareil doit supporter les interférences

reçues, y compris les interférences empêchant
son fonctionnement correct.

English

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Contents

1 Important 6

Safety 6
Notice 7

2 Your Docking Entertainment System 7

Introduction 7
What’s in the box 7
Overview of the main unit 8

3 Get started 9

Connect power 9
Set clock 10
Turn on 10
Adjust volume 10

4 Play 10

Play from iPod 10
Play from an external device 11

5 Listen to radio 11

Tune to a radio station 11
Program radio stations automatically 11
Program radio stations manually 12
Select a preset radio station 12

7 Product information 13

Specifi cations 13

8 Troubleshooting 14

English

6 Other features 12

Set the alarm timer 12
Set the sleep timer 13
Adjust display brightness 13

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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 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. If the provided plug does not fi t
into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

j Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

k Only use attachments/accessories

specifi ed by the manufacturer.

l 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.

m Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

n 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.

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.

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Notice

Environmental information
All unnecessary 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.

2 Your Docking

Entertainment
System

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 enjoy audio from the
iPod, other audio devices, or the radio.
The radio, iPod, or buzzer can be set as the
alarm timer. You can set two alarm timers to go
off at different times.

What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

Main unit•
1 x AC adaptor•
1 x MP3 link cable•
User manual•
Quick star t guide•

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Overview of the main unit

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a ALARM 1 / ALARM 2

Set the alarm timer.•
View the alarm time.•
Turn off the alarm tone.•

b REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS

CONTROL

Repeat the alarm.•
Adjust the display brightness.•

c

Turn on the unit or switch to •
standby mode.

d SOURCE

Select a source: iPod, FM tuner or •
MP3 link.

e PRESET +/-

Select a preset radio station.•
Adjust time.•

f Display panel

Show current status.•

g Dock compartment
h

Start or pause iPod play.•

i

/

Skip to the previous/next audio fi le.•
Search within an audio fi le.•

j TUNING +/-

Tune to a radio station.•
Adjust time.•

k TIME SET/AUTO SCAN

Set the clock.•
Scan radio stations.•

l WAKE TO iPod/RADIO/BUZZ

Select alarm mode.•

m MP3-LINK

Jack for an external audio device.•

n DC IN

Power supply socket.•

o iPod dock

Load an iPod player.•

p VOL +/-

Adjust volume.•
Adjust time.•

q SLEEP

Set the sleep timer.•

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. ___________________________

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 completed all other connections.

Note

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

1 Connect one end of the AC adaptor to

the DC IN socket on the main unit.

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2 Connect the other end of the AC

adaptor to the wall outlet.

Switch to standby

1 Press again to switch the unit to

standby mode.

The clock (if set) appears on the »
display panel.

Adjust volume
1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/

decrease the volume.

4 Play

Play from iPod

Set clock
1 In standby mode, press and hold TIME

SET/AUTO SCAN for 2 seconds.

The hour digits begin to blink. »

2 Press TUNING +/- to set the hour.
3 Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN .

The minute digits begin to blink. »

4 Press TUNING +/- to set the minute.
5 Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to

confi rm.

The week day digits begin to blink. »

6 Press TUNING +/- to set the week day.
7 Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to

confi rm.

Turn on
1 Press .

The unit switches to the last selected »
source.

You can enjoy audio from iPod through this unit.

Compatible iPod

Apple iPod models with a 30-pin dock
connector:

iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod •
5th generation (video), iPod with color
display, iPod mini.

Load the iPod

1 Push to open the dock compartment.

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2 Place the iPod in the dock.

Remove the iPod

1 Pull the iPod out of the dock.

Listen to the iPod

1 Ensure that the iPod is loaded correctly.
2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select iPod

source.

The connected iPod plays automatically. »

To pause/resume play, press •
To skip to a track, press •
To search during play, press and •
hold

/ , then release to resume

normal play.

.

/ .

Charge the iPod

When the unit is connected to power, the
docked iPod begins to charge.

Play from an external device

You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select MP3

link source.

2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:

the • MP3-LINK jack (3.5mm) on the
back of the unit.
the headphone jack on an external •
device.

3 Start to play the device (see the device

user manual).

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5 Listen to radio

Note

Only FM radio reception is available on this •
unit.

Tune to a radio station

Tip

Position the antenna as far as possible from •
TV, VCR or other radiation source.
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust •
the position of the antenna.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM

tuner.

2 Press and hold TUNING +/- for more

than 2 seconds.

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

3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.

To tune to a weak station, press •
TUNING +/- repeatedly until 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 TIME

SET/AUTO SCAN 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.

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Program radio stations
manually

You can program a maximum of 20 preset
radio stations.

1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to activate

the program mode.

The preset number begins to blink. »

3 Press PRESET +/- to select a number.
4 Press TIME SET/AUTO SCAN to

confi rm.

5 Repeat the above steps to program other

stations.

Note

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

Select a preset radio station
1 Press PRESET +/- to select a preset

number.

6 Other features

Set the alarm timer

You can set two alarms which go off at different
time.

1 Ensure that you have set the clock

correctly.

2 Press and hold ALARM 1 or ALARM 2

for 2 seconds.

»

or and hour digits begin to

blink.

3 Press TUNING +/- repeatedly to set the

hour.

4 Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to confi rm.

»

or and minute digits begin

to blink.

5 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minute.
6 Repeat steps 3-4 to select whether to

ring alarm on weekdays or at weekend.

“L XX(volume level)” begins to blink. »

7 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the maximum

alarm volume.

Set alarm mode

1 Adjust the WAKE TO iPod/RADIO/

BUZZ control to select the source for

the alarm.

When the alarm time comes, the »
selected iPod, radio or buzzer turns on.

Tip

If iPod source is selected but no iPod is loaded, •
the buzzer is selected automatically.

Activate and deactivate the alarm
timer

1 Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 repeatedly

to activate the timer.

If the timer is activated, »
displayed.

To deactivate the alarm timer, press •
ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 repeatedly
until

is displayed.

If the timer is deactivated, »
disappears.

or is

or

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.

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Stop alarm ring

1 When the alarm rings, press the

corresponding ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 .

The alarm stops but the alarm settings »
remain.

7 Product

information

Note

English

View the alarm settings

1 Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 .

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

.

1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off )

is displayed.

When the sleep timer is deactivated, »

disappears on the display.

Note

When the sleep timer is activated, the volume •
will gradually decrease.

Adjust display brightness
1 Press BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

repeatedly to select different levels of
display brightness.

Product information is subject to change •
without prior notice.

Specifi cations

Amplifi er

Rated Output Power 2X1.5 W RMS
Signal to Noise Ratio >55 dB
MP3 Link 0.6 V RMS 10 kohm

Tuner
FM

Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Tu n i n g gr id 50 KHz
Sensitivity

- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio

- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
Search Selectivity <28 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >45 dB

<22 dBu
<45 dBu

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General information

AC power (power
adaptor)

Operation Power
Consumption

Standby Power
Consumption

Dimensions

- Main Unit
(W x H x D)

Weight

- Main Unit 0.44 kg

Input: 100-240V~,
50/60Hz, 0.4A; Output:

6.5V

1.3A; Brand
name: Philips; Model
No.: AS090-065-AB130

<5W

<2W

144 x 144 x 62 mm

8 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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