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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 suppor ter les interférences reçues, y compris les interférences empêchant son

fonctionnement correct.

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Contents

1 Important 6

Safety 6 Notice 7

2 Your Docking Entertainment System 8

Introduction 8 What’s in the box 8 Overview of the main unit 9 Overview of the remote control 10

3 Get started 11

Install batteries 11 Connect power 12 Set time and date 12 Turn on 12

4 Play 13

Play from iPod/iPhone 13 Play from an external device 14

5 Listen to radio 14

Tune to a radio station 14 Program radio stations automatically 14 Program radio stations manually 15 Select a preset radio station 15

8 Product information 17

Specications 17

9 Troubleshooting 18

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6 Other features 15

Set the alarm timer 15 Set the sleep timer 16 Adjust display brightness 16

7 Adjust sound 16

Adjust volume level 16 Mute sound 16 Select a preset sound effect 16 Enhance bass 16

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As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. What’s more, your purchase guar antees you’ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network.

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cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION:Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should

DO NOT OPEN

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For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No.which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.__________________________ Serial No. ________________________

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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY

ONE (1) YEAR

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below.

WHO IS COVERED:

Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.

WHAT IS COVERED:

The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect in material or workmanship occurs and a valid claim is received by Philips within the Warranty Period. At its option, Philips will either (1) repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new, or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent or most comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory, or (3) refund the original purchase price of the product. Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of the replacement or repair for ninety (90) days or for the remaining portion of the whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Philips’ property. When a refund is given, your product becomes Philips’ property.

Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or renewed carries a ninety (90) day limited warranty.

Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty requirements are met. Failure to follow all requirements can result in delay.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED - EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS:

This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manufactured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Philips hardware product or any software, even if packaged or sold with the product. Non-Philips manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their own products packaged with the bundled product.

Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media contained within the product, or any non-Philips product or part not covered by this warranty. Recovery or reinstallation of programs, data or other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty.

This warranty does not apply (a) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location, (c) to a product a part that has been modified without the written permission of

neglect, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b)

original product’s warranty,

Philips, or (d) if any Philips serial number has been removed or defaced, or (e) product, accessories or consumables sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips product sold “AS IS” by some retailers.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

• Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips.

• Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust-

ment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna/signal source systems outside of the product.

• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper installation or maintenance, connections to improper voltage supply, power line surge, lightning damage, retained images or screen markings resulting from viewing fixed stationary content for extended periods, product cosmetic appearance items due to normal wear and tear, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips.

• Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or for lost data or lost software.

• Damage from mishandled shipments or transit accidents when returning product to Philips.

• A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of

• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes

• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt

• Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.

TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., CANADA, PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS…

Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

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products damaged by these modifications.

(including but not limited to rental purposes).

can be provided.

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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

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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 ampli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 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

specied by the manufacturer.

l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table speci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 quali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 Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent

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

• 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.

p Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

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q Do not place any sources of danger on

the apparatus (e.g. liquid lled objects, lighted candles).

• 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amesorheat.

• Ensure that you always have easy access to the

power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnec t the appar atus from the power.

Notice

Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis

device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Disposal of your old product and batteries

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. 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 and batteries. The correct disposal of these products helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.

Your product contains batteries, 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. Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for additional information on a recycling center in your area.

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.

“Made for iPod®” and “Made for iPhone®” mean that an electronic accessory

hasbeendesignedtoconnectspecicallyto

iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has

beencertiedbythedevelopertomeet

Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessor y with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod touch and iPod nano are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

English

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2 Your Docking

Entertainment System

Congratulations on your purchase, and

welcometoPhilips!Tofullybene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, iPhone, other audio devices, or the radio. The radio, iPod, or iPhone can be set as the alarm timer. You can set two alarm timers to go off at different time.

What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

• Main unit

• Remote control

• 1 x MP3 link cable

• User manual

• Quick start guide

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Overview of the main unit

VOL

DOCK for

SOURCE

DOCKING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DC290B

ALARM 1 ALARM 2

REPEAT ALARM

BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

SLEEP

SET TIME

PROG

DATE

i h

m l

a b

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a / DATE

• View the clock time and date.

b SLEEP

• Set the sleep timer.

c /

• Searchwithinanaudiole.

• Tune to a radio station.

d /SET TIME/PROG

• Set the clock and date.

• Program radio stations.

• Turn on the unit or switch to

• Deactivate the sleep timer.

• Stop alarm.

standby mode.

f ALARM1/ALARM2

• Set the alarm timer.

• Turn off the alarm tone.

• View alarm settings.

g Display panel

• Show the current status.

h REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS

CONTROL

• Repeat the alarm.

• Adjust the display brightness.

i SOURCE

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

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REP ALM

SLEEP

SET TIME

VOL

DSC

DBB

POWER

TUNER

MP3 LINK

MUTE

BRIGHTNESS

PROG

ALM 1

ALM 2

a b

o n

j OK/

• Star t or pause iPod/iPhone play.

• Conrmselection.

k /

• Skiptotheprevious/nextaudiole.

• Select a preset radio station.

• Adjust time.

l VOL +/-

• Adjust volume.

m Dock for iPod/iPhone

• Load an iPod/iPhone.

n FM antenna

• Improve FM reception.

o MP3-LINK

• Jack for an external audio device.

Overview of the remote control

a POWER

• Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode.

• Stop alarm.

• Deactivate the sleep timer.

b iPhone/iPod

• Select iPhone or iPod source.

c /

• Skiptotheprevious/nextaudiole.

• Select a preset radio station.

• Navigate through the iPod/iPhone

menu.

• Adjust time.

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d /

• Searchwithinanaudiole.

• Tune to a radio station.

e OK/

• Star t or pause iPod/iPhone play.

• Conrmselection.

f MP3 LINK

• Select external audio device source.

g MENU

• Select the iPhone/iPod menu.

h SLEEP

• Set the sleep timer.

i BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM

• Adjust the display brightness.

• Repeat the alarm.

j DBB

• Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement.

k DSC

• Select a preset sound setting.

l ALM 1/ALM 2

• Set the alarm timer.

• Turn off the alarm tone.

• View alarm settings.

m VOL +/-

• Adjust volume.

n MUTE

• Mute volume.

o SET TIME/PROG

• Set the clock and date.

• Program radio stations.

p TUNER

• Select the tuner source.

3 Get started

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Caution

• Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than herein may result in ha zardous 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 rear of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No. ___________________________

Install batteries

Note

• You can only use AC power as power supply.

Batteries (not supplied) are for backup purpose.

• Perchlorate Material - special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.

2 x AA

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1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Inser t 2 x R6/UM-3/AA size 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 power cord, always pull the plug from the socket . Never pull the cord.

• Before connec ting the AC power cord, ensure

you have completed all other connections.

Note

• The type plate is located on the bottom of the

main unit.

2 Press OK/ to select the 12/24 hour

format.

3 Press / to set the hour. 4 Press SET TIME/PROGtoconrm.

» The minute digits begin to blink.

5 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minute, year,

month, and day.

Tip

• In 12 hour format, [MONTH--DAY] is

displayed.

• in 24 hour format, [DAY--MONTH] is

displayed.

Turn on

1 Press POWER.

» The unit switches to the last selected

source.

Switch to standby

1 Press POWER again to switch the unit to

standby mode.

» The time and date (if set) appear on

the display panel.

1 Connect the AC power cord to the wall

outlet.

Set time and date

1 In standby mode, press and hold SET

TIME/PROG for 2 seconds.

» Hour digits start to blink.

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4 Play

2 Place the iPhone/iPod into the dock.

Play from iPod/iPhone

You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit.

Compatible iPod/iPhone

Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector:

• iPod classic

• iPod touch

• iPod nano

• iPod 5th generation (video)

• iPod with color display

• iPod mini

• iPhone

• iPhone 3G

• iPhone 3GS

Listen to the iPod/iPhone

1 Lift up the iPhone/iPod dock on the top

panel.

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3 Press iPhone/iPod to select iPod/iPhone

source.

» The connected iPod/iPhone plays

automatically.

• To pause/resume play, press OK/ .

• To skip to a track, press / .

• To search during play, press and

hold / , then release to resume normal play.

• To go back to the previous iPod/ iPhone menu, press MENU. To scroll through the menu, press / . To conrmaselection,pressOK/ .

» If no key is pressed for more than

10 seconds, OK/ acts back as the play/pause key.

Charge the iPod/iPhone

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

Tip

• For cer tain iPod models, it may take up to a

minute before the charging indication appears.

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Play from an external device

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

1 Press MP3 LINK to select the 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 Star t to play the device (see the device

user manual).

5 Listen to radio

Note

• Only FM r adio 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.

Note

• For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust

the position of the antenna.

1 Press TUNER to select FM tuner. 2 Press and hold / for more than 2

seconds.

» [Srch] (search) is displayed. » 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 / repeatedlyuntilyou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 SET

TIME/PROG for more than 2 seconds to

activate automatic program mode.

» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.

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» All available stations are programmed

in the order of waveband reception strength.

» The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 SET TIME/PROG to activate the

program mode.

3 Press / to select a number. 4 Press SET TIME/PROGtoconrm. 5 Repeat the above steps to program other

stations.

Tip

• To overwrite a programmed station, store

another station in its place.

Select a preset radio station

1 Press / to select a preset number.

6 Other features

English

Set the alarm timer

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

1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.

(See “Get started - Set time and date”.)

2 Press and hold ALM 1 or ALM 2 for 2

seconds.

» [AL 1] or [AL 2] begin to blink.

3 Press SOURCE on the top panel to select

an alarm sound source: iPod/iPhone, FM tu ner, or buz zer.

4 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2.

» The hour digits begin to blink.

5 Press / repeatedly to set the hour. 6 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2toconrm.

» The minute digits begin to blink.

7 Repeat steps 5-6 to set the minute. 8 Repeat steps 5-6 to select whether to

ring alarm the whole week, on weekdays, or at weekend.

9 Repeat steps 5-6 to set the alarm volume.

Tip

• If you set iPhone/iPod playlist as the sound

source, you must create a playlist in iTunes called “PHILIPS” and impor t it to your iPhone/ iPod.

• If no playlist is created in the iPod/iPhone or

there is no song in the playlist, the unit will wake to songs in the iPod/iPhone.

Activate and deactivate the alarm timer

1 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 repeatedly to

activate or deactivate the timer.

» If the timer is activated, [ AL 1] or

[ AL2] is displayed.

» If the timer is deactivated, [ AL1] or

[ AL2] disappears.

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Repeat alarm

1 When the alarm rings, press

BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM.

» The alarm repeats ringing minutes later.

7 Adjust sound

Adjust volume level

Tip

• You can press / to adjust the interval to

repeat alarm.

Stop alarm ring

1 When the alarm rings, press the

corresponding ALM 1 or ALM 2.

» The alarm stops but the alarm settings

remain.

View the alarm settings

1 Press ALM 1 or ALM 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 , and the volume will gradually decrease in the last 5 minutes.

To deactivate sleep timer

1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off )

is displayed.

» When the sleep timer is deactivated,

disappears on the display.

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

decrease the volume level.

Mute sound

1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute

sound.

Select a preset sound effect

1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to

select:

• [POP] (pop)

• [JAZZ] (jazz)

• [CLAS ] (classic)

• [ROCK] (rock)

• [FLAT](at)

Enhance bass

1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off

dynamic bass enhancement.

» If DBB is activated, [DBB] is displayed.

Adjust display brightness

1 Press BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM

repeatedly to select different levels of display brightness.

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8 Product

information

Note

• Product information is subject to change

without prior notice.

Specications

Amplier

Rated Output Power 2 x 5 W RMS Frequency Response 20 -20000 Hz, -3dB Signal to Noise Ratio >67 dB Total Harmonic

Distortion <1% Aux Input (MP3 link) 0.5 V RMS 20kohm

Tuner

General information

AC power 120V ~ 60Hz Operation Power

Consumption 7.5 W Standby Power

Consumption <1 W Dimensions

- Main Unit (W x H x D)

Weight

- With Packing

- Main Unit

263 x78 x 165 mm

2.1 kg

1.36 kg

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Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz Tuning grid 10 0 KHz Sensitivity

- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio

- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio Search Selectivity >28 dBf Total Harmonic

Distortion <2% Signal to Noise Ratio >55 dB

<22 dBu <43 dBu

Speakers

Speaker Impedance 4 ohm Speaker Driver 2.25” Sensitivity >84dB/m/W

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9 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.

• Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly.

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 T V 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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P&F USA Inc.

PO Box 2248

Alpharetta, GA 30023-2248

Phone 1 866 309 0845

Meet Philips at the Internet

http://www.philips.com/welcome

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