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- Page 1 AJB4500 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Important notes for users in the U.K. Notice Recycling Your clock radio Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Get started Prepare FM/DAB antenna Connect power Set the clock Use your clock radio Adjust the volume level Adjust display brightness Listen to FM radio Program radio stations automatically... - Page 4 Set the alarm timer Turn on/off the alarm timer Repeat alarm Reset alarm Stop alarm sound View the alarm settings Use more of your clock radio Listen to portable audio players Set the sleep timer Perform more functions through DAB menu Product information Specifi...
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Page 5: Important
Important Safety Know these safety symbols This ‘bolt of lightning’ indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. The ‘exclamation point’ calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. - Page 6 Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi...
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Page 7: Important Notes For Users In The U
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid fi lled objects, lighted candles). This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. - Page 8 How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L). As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: •...
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Page 9: Notice 7
Keep this clock radio away from direct sunlight, naked fl ames or heat. Notice 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. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. -
Page 10: Recycling
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. -
Page 11: Your Clock Radio
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 clock radio, you can enjoy both FM radio and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio. You can also listen to portable audio players through this clock radio. -
Page 12: Overview Of The Main Unit
Overview of the main unit SELECT • Set the clock. • Program FM/DAB radio stations. • Confi rm DAB menu selection. INFO/MENU • Select DAB menu. • Display DAB and RDS information. - Page 13 SOURCE • Select a mode: DAB, FM TUNER, MP3 LINK or clock (standby). PRESET • Select a preset radio station. • Set the time for the clock and alarm. BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/REPEAT ALARM • Select the display brightness. • Repeat the alarm. Display panel •...
- Page 14 Power plug • Power supply plug. Reset button • Reset the clock radio.
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Page 15: Get Started
Use the controls only as stated in this user manual. Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the model and serial number of your clock radio. The model number and serial number are on the bottom of your clock radio. -
Page 16: Connect Power
Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the clock radio. • Risk of electric shock! When you disconnect the power supply, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord. - Page 17 If you select [OFF] , the clock radio turns off the time » synchronization. Press SELECT to confi rm. The time format [24H] or [12H] begins to blink. » Press PRESET Press SELECT to confi rm. The hour digits are displayed and begin to blink. »...
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Page 18: Use Your Clock Radio
Use your clock radio Adjust the volume level During play, press VOLUME volume level. Adjust display brightness Press BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/REPEAT ALARM repeatedly to select different brightness of the display: • Full brightness • Half brightness • Backlight off Listen to FM radio Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [FM--TUNER] . -
Page 19: Program Radio Stations Manually
All available stations are programmed in the order of » waveband reception strength. The fi rst programmed radio station broadcasts automatically. » Program radio stations manually You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations. Tune to a radio station. Press PRESET Press and hold SELECT for two seconds. -
Page 20: Listen To Digital Audio Broadcasts (Dab)
Press INFO/MENU repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available): Station name » Radio text messages » Program type such as [NEWS] (news(, [SPORT] (sport), » [POP M] (pop music)... Clock time » Frequency » • Detailed defi nitions of RDS program types are available (see ‘RDS program types’... -
Page 21: Tune To Dab Radio Station Manually
Note • If no DAB service is available, [NO SERV] is displayed. • Detailed information about DAB is available (see ‘About DAB’ on page 31 ). Tune to DAB radio station manually Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [DAB] . Press TUNING Press SELECT to confi... -
Page 22: Program Dab Radio Stations Manually
Local scan: In DAB mode, press SCAN . The clock radio scans all available local DAB radio stations and » broadcasts the fi rst available station. Program DAB radio stations manually You can program a maximum of 20 preset DAB radio stations. Tune to a DAB radio station. -
Page 23: Set The Alarm Timer
Set the alarm timer You can set two separate alarm timings. For the alarm sound, you can select the FM radio, DAB radio, or the buzzer. Before you start, ensure that the clock is set correctly. Press and hold AL1/AL2 for two seconds. The sound source icon, AL1/AL2 icon and the hour digits are »... -
Page 24: Repeat Alarm
If the alarm timer is turned off, the alarm icon disappears. » Repeat alarm When the alarm sounds, press BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/REPEAT ALARM . The source icon and the alarm icon begin to blink. » The alarm stops for nine minutes. »... -
Page 25: Use More Of Your Clock Radio
Use more of your clock radio Listen to portable audio players Take out the audio in cable from the bottom of the clock radio. Connect the audio in cable to the headphone or audio out jack of a portable audio player. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select [MP3--LINK] . -
Page 26: Perform More Functions Through Dab Menu
Perform more functions through DAB menu In DAB mode, press and hold INFO/MENU for two seconds to enter the DAB menu. Press TUNING • [MANUAL] (tune manually) • [SCAN LOC] (local scan) • [SCANFULL] (full scan) • [DRC] (dynamic range control) •... - Page 27 • Dynamic range control (DRC) adds or removes a degree of compensation for the differences in the dynamic range of listening levels between radio stations. Note • If no button is pressed within seven seconds, the menu exits.
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Page 28: Product Information
Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifi cations Tuner (FM) Tuning Range Tuning grid Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio Search Selectivity Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio General information AC power Operation Power Consumption Standby Power Consumption Dimensions... -
Page 29: Rds Program Types
RDS program types NO TYPE NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M MOR M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL RELIGION No RDS programme type News services Politics and current affairs Special information programs Sports Education and advanced training... - Page 30 PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY NATION M OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT ALARM Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Alarm Test Alarm...
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Page 31: About Dab
About DAB About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice and information delivered in crystal clear, crackle- free sound quality. – The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can fi... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.Philips.com/ support). When you contact Philips, ensure that your clock radio is nearby and the model number and serial number are available (see ‘Get started’ on page 15 ) . - Page 33 Poor radio reception • Increase the distance between the clock radio and your TV or VCR. • Fully extend the antenna. • Connect an outdoor antenna instead. Timer does not work • Set the clock correctly. • Switch on the timer. Clock/timer setting erased •...
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