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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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and welcome to the “family!”
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.
This “bolt of lightning” indicates unin-
sulated material within your unit may
Dear PHILIPS product owner:
cause an electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do not
remove product covering.
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read the enclosed literature closely to pre-
vent 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.
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PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY
ONE (1) YEAR
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth
below.
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
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WHO IS COVERED:
Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the per- This Limited Warranty does not cover:
son 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.
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Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust-
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cause not within the control of Philips.
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it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or
repair of products damaged by these modifications.
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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
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comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory,
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Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under
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part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property
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Failure to operate per Owner’s Manual.
Note: Any product sold and identified as refurbished or
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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.
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inciden-
tal or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
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, neglect, misapplication, or non-Philips product, (b)
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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.
1 Important
Safety
k Only use attachments/accessories
Important Safety Instructions
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
specified by the manufacturer.
l Use only with the 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.
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 amplifiers)
that produce heat.
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
n 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.
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 fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
o 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.
p Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
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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.
additional information on a recycling center in
your area.
q Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,
lighted candles).
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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 flames or heat.
• Ensure that you always have easy access to the
power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the
apparatus from the power.
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.
Notice
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
“Made for iPod®” and “Made for iPhone®”
mean that an electronic accessory
Disposal of your old product and
batteries
has been designed to connect specifically to
iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified 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
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
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.
iPhone, iPod, iPod touch and iPod nano are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
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2 Your Docking
Entertainment
System
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the
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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:
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Main unit
Remote control
1 x MP3 link cable
User manual
Quick start guide
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Overview of the main unit
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DOCKING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DC290B
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l
k
a
b
c
d
DATE
VOL
SLEEP
SOURCE
DOCK for
j
i
h
SET TIME
PROG
VOL
e
f
REPEAT ALARM
B R I G H T N E S S C O N T R O L
ALARM
1
ALARM
2
g
a
/DATE
View the clock time and date.
f ALARM1/ALARM2
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Set the alarm timer.
Turn off the alarm tone.
View alarm settings.
b SLEEP
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Set the sleep timer.
g Display panel
c
d
e
/
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Show the current status.
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Search within an audio file.
Tune to a radio station.
h REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
/SET TIME/PROG
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Repeat the alarm.
Adjust the display brightness.
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Set the clock and date.
Program radio stations.
i SOURCE
Select a source: iPod/iPhone, FM
tuner or MP3 link.
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Turn on the unit or switch to
standby mode.
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Deactivate the sleep timer.
Stop alarm.
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j OK/
Overview of the remote control
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Start or pause iPod/iPhone play.
Confirm selection.
k
/
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Skip to the previous/next audio file.
Select a preset radio station.
Adjust time.
TUNER
POWER
a
b
p
l VOL +/-
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Adjust volume.
c
m Dock for iPod/iPhone
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Load an iPod/iPhone.
OK
d
e
n FM antenna
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Improve FM reception.
o MP3-LINK
f
g
SET TIME
PROG
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Jack for an external audio device.
MENU
SLEEP
MP
3
LINK
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n
BRIGHTNESS
REP ALM
MUTE
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j
DBB
DSC
VOL
m
k
l
ALM 1
ALM 2
a POWER
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Turn on the unit or switch to
standby mode.
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Stop alarm.
Deactivate the sleep timer.
b iPhone/iPod
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Select iPhone or iPod source.
c
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Skip to the previous/next audio file.
Select a preset radio station.
Navigate through the iPod/iPhone
menu.
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Adjust time.
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d
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3 Get started
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Search within an audio file.
Tune to a radio station.
e OK/
Caution
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Start or pause iPod/iPhone play.
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Confirm selection.
• Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.
f MP3 LINK
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Select external audio device source.
g MENU
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
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Select the iPhone/iPod menu.
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. ___________________________
h SLEEP
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Set the sleep timer.
i BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM
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Adjust the display brightness.
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Repeat the alarm.
j DBB
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Turn on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
Install batteries
k DSC
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Select a preset sound setting.
Note
l ALM 1/ALM 2
• You can only use AC power as power supply.
Batteries (not supplied) are for backup
purpose.
• Perchlorate Material - special handling may
perchlorate.
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Set the alarm timer.
Turn off the alarm tone.
View alarm settings.
m VOL +/-
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Adjust volume.
n MUTE
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Mute volume.
o SET TIME/PROG
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Set the clock and date.
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Program radio stations.
p TUNER
Select the tuner source.
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2
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AA
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1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Press OK/
to select the 12/24 hour
to set the hour.
format.
2 Insert 2 x R6/UM-3/AA size batteries
with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3 Press
/
3 Close the battery compartment.
4 Press SET TIME/PROG to confirm.
» The minute digits begin to blink.
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minute, year,
month, and day.
Connect power
Tip
• In 12 hour format, [MONTH--DAY] is
displayed.
Caution
• in 24 hour format, [DAY--MONTH] is
displayed.
• 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 connecting the AC power cord, ensure
you have completed all other connections.
Turn on
1 Press POWER.
» The unit switches to the last selected
source.
Note
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the
main unit.
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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2 Place the iPhone/iPod into the dock.
4 Play
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:
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iPod classic
iPod touch
iPod nano
iPod 5th generation (video)
iPod with color display
iPod mini
iPhone
iPhone 3G
3 Press iPhone/iPod to select iPod/iPhone
source.
» The connected iPod/iPhone plays
automatically.
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To pause/resume play, press OK/
To skip to a track, press
To search during play, press and
hold , then release to resume
.
/
.
iPhone 3GS
/
normal play.
To go back to the previous iPod/
iPhone menu, press MENU. To scroll
through the menu, press . To
confirm a selection, press OK/
» If no key is pressed for more than
Listen to the iPod/iPhone
•
1 Lift up the iPhone/iPod dock on the top
panel.
/
.
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 certain iPod models, it may take up to a
minute before the charging indication appears.
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5 Listen to radio
Play from an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.
Note
1 Press MP3 LINK to select the MP3 link
• Only FM radio reception is available on this
unit.
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.
Tune to a radio station
3 Start to play the device (see the device
Tip
user manual).
• 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 find 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.
6 Other features
» The first programmed radio station is
Set the alarm timer
broadcast automatically.
You can set two alarms which go off at different
time.
Program radio stations
manually
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
You can program a maximum of 20 preset
radio stations.
seconds.
» [AL 1] or [AL 2] begin to blink.
1 Tune to a radio station.
3 Press SOURCE on the top panel to select
an alarm sound source: iPod/iPhone, FM
tuner, or buzzer.
2 Press SET TIME/PROG to activate the
program mode.
3 Press
/
to select a number.
4 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2.
4 Press SET TIME/PROG to confirm.
» The hour digits begin to blink.
5 Repeat the above steps to program other
5 Press
/
repeatedly to set the hour.
stations.
6 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 to confirm.
» The minute digits begin to blink.
Tip
7 Repeat steps 5-6 to set the minute.
• To overwrite a programmed station, store
another station in its place.
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.
Select a preset radio station
Tip
1 Press
/
to select a preset number.
• If you set iPhone/iPod playlist as the sound
source, you must create a playlist in iTunes
called “PHILIPS” and import 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
7 Adjust sound
1 When the alarm rings, press
BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM.
» The alarm repeats ringing minutes later.
Adjust volume level
Tip
1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/
decrease the volume level.
• You can press
repeat alarm.
/
to adjust the interval to
Mute sound
Stop alarm ring
1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute
1 When the alarm rings, press the
corresponding ALM 1 or ALM 2.
» The alarm stops but the alarm settings
remain.
sound.
Select a preset sound effect
View the alarm settings
1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to
select:
1 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2.
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[POP] (pop)
[JAZZ] (jazz)
[CLAS] (classic)
[ROCK] (rock)
[FLAT] (flat)
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
Enhance bass
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.
1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off
dynamic bass enhancement.
» If DBB is activated, [DBB] is displayed.
To deactivate sleep timer
1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off)
is displayed.
» When the sleep timer is deactivated,
disappears on the display.
Adjust display brightness
1 Press BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM
repeatedly to select different levels of
display brightness.
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General information
AC power
8 Product
information
120V ~ 60Hz
7.5 W
Operation Power
Consumption
Standby Power
Consumption
Dimensions
- Main Unit
<1 W
Note
263 x78 x 165 mm
• Product information is subject to change
without prior notice.
(W x H x D)
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
2.1 kg
1.36 kg
Specifications
Amplifier
Rated Output Power
Frequency Response
Signal to Noise Ratio
Total Harmonic
2 x 5 W RMS
20 -20000 Hz, -3dB
>67 dB
Distortion
<1%
Aux Input (MP3 link)
0.5 V RMS 20kohm
Tuner
FM
Tuning Range
Tuning grid
Sensitivity
87.5 - 108 MHz
100 KHz
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio <22 dBu
- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio <43 dBu
Search Selectivity
Total Harmonic
Distortion
>28dBf
<2%
Signal to Noise Ratio
>55 dB
Speakers
Speaker Impedance
Speaker Driver
Sensitivity
4 ohm
2.25”
>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
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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 TV or VCR.
•
Fully extend the FM antenna.
Timer does not work
•
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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
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All rights reserved.
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