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Philips AJ3232B/79 User Manual
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Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
2 Your clock radio 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the clock radio 4
3 Get started 5
Install battery 5
Connect power 5
Set time 5
Set alarm timer 6
Turn on 7
4 Listen to radio 8
Tune to radio stations 8
Store radio stations automatically 8
Store radio stations manually 8
Select a preset radio station 8
Adjust volume 8
5 Other features 9
Set sleep timer 9
Adjust brightness 9
6 Product information 10
Specications 10
7 Troubleshooting 11
8 Notice 12
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1 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.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofreorelectric
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to
rainormoistureandobjectslledwithliquids,
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.
Warning
• Never remove the casing of this radio.
• Never lubricate any part of this radio.
• Neverplacethisradioonotherelectricalequipment.
• Keepthisradioawayfromdirectsunlight,nakedames
or heat.
• Make sure that you always have easy access to the
power cord, plug or adapter to disconnect the radio
from the power.
• Read these instructions.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this radio near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Only use attachments or accessories
speciedbythemanufacturer.
• Unplug this radio during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
• Referallservicingtoqualiedservice
personnel.Servicingisrequiredwhen
the radio has been damaged in any way,
suchasliquidhasbeenspilledorobjects
have fallen into the apparatus, the radio
has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
• Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to the
radio:
• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the radio.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the radio is
not used for a long time.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
• The radio shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
• Do not place any sources of danger on
theradio(e.g.liquidlledobjects,lighted
candles).
• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Note
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the
apparatus.
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2 Your clock radio
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcometoPhilips!Tofullybenetfromthe
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With this radio, you can
• listen to FM and AM radio;
• know the time; and
• set two alarms to ring at different time.
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package.
• Main unit
• Short user manual
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Overview of the clock radio
a SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS
• Snooze the alarm.
• Adjust display brightness.
b HOUR/MIN/- TUNING +
• Tune to radio stations.
• Set hour and minute.
c PRESET/SET TIME
• Store radio stations manually.
• Select a preset radio station.
• Set time.
d /RADIO
• Turn on the radio.
• Switch the radio to standby mode.
• Select FM or AM radio source.
e SLEEP/SCAN
• Set the sleep timer.
• Scan and store radio stations
automatically.
f AL1/AL2/- VOLUME +
• Set alarm.
• Adjust volume.
g Display panel
• Display current status.
h Battery compartment
• Install battery.
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3 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
Install battery
Caution
• The batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed of properly.
Note
• The batteries can only back up clock and alarm settings
when AC power is disconnected.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two AAA batteries (not supplied)
with correct polarity (+/-) as illustrated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Connect power
Caution
• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or underside of the radio.
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC cord,
always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the
cord.
Connect the AC power plug to the wall socket.
Note
• The display backlight is off when AC power is
disconnected.
Set time
Note
• Make sure that the radio is in standby mode.
1 Press and hold SET TIME for two seconds
to activate clock setting mode.
» The hour and minute digits blink.
2 Press HOUR repeatedly to set hour.
3 Press MIN repeatedly to set minute.
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4 Press SET TIMEagaintoconrm.
» The set time is displayed.
Tip
• If there is no operation for 10 seconds, the radio exits
time setting mode automatically.
Set alarm timer
You can set two alarms to ring at different time.
Note
• You can only set the alarm in standby mode.
• Make sure that you have set the clock correctly.
1 Press and hold AL1 or AL2 for two
seconds to activate alarm setting mode.
» The hour and minute digits blink.
2 Press HOUR repeatedly to set the hour.
3 Press MIN repeatedly to set the minute.
4 Press AL1 or AL2toconrm.
Tip
• If you press and hold HOUR or MIN for two seconds,
the hour or minute digits will increase or decrease
continuously.
• If there is no operation for 10 seconds, the radio exits
alarm setting mode automatically.
Activate or deactivate the alarm
timer
Press AL1 or AL2 repeatedly to activate or
deactivate the alarm timer.
» If the alarm timer is activated, the
alarm indicator for the radio or buzzer
is displayed.
» If the alarm timer is deactivated, the
alarm indicator disappears.
• To stop the ringing alarm, press the
corresponding AL1 or AL2.
» The alarm repeats ringing for the next
day.
Note
• If FM/AM tuner is selected as alarm source, yet you are
listening to radio at the preset alarm time, buzzer is
activated automatically.
• When the alarm sounds, volume increases gradually
to the maximum alarm volume. You cannot adjust the
alarm volume manually.
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Snooze the alarm
When the alarm sounds, press SNOOZE.
» The alarm snoozes and repeats ringing
nine minutes later.
Turn on
Press to turn on the radio.
» The radio enters FM or AM tuner
mode.
Tip
• If there is no operation for 10 seconds, the clock (if set)
is displayed.
Switch to standby mode
Press and hold for 2 seconds to switch to
standby mode.
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4 Listen to radio
Tune to radio stations
Note
• Keep the radio away from other electronic devices to
avoid radio interference.
• For better reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the antenna.
1 Press RADIO repeatedly to select FM or
AM radio.
2 Press and hold - TUNING + for two
seconds.
» The radio tunes to a station with
strong reception automatically.
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more radio
stations.
To tune to a station manually:
In tuner mode, press - TUNING + repeatedly
toselectafrequency.
Store radio stations
automatically
In FM or AM tuner mode, press and hold
SCAN for two seconds.
» The radio stores all the available
radiostations,andbroadcaststherst
available station automatically.
Tip
• To remove a pre-stored station, store another station
in its place.
Store radio stations manually
Note
• You can store a maximum of 20 FM radio stations and
20 AM radio stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press and hold PRESET for two seconds.
» The preset number begins to blink.
3 Press - TUNING + to select a number.
4 Press PRESETagaintoconrm.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stations.
Tip
• To remove a pre-stored station, store another station
in its place.
Select a preset radio station
In tuner mode, press PRESET repeatedly to
select a preset station.
Adjust volume
While listening, press - VOLUME + to adjust
volume.
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5 Other features
Set sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a time period
(in minutes).
» The radio switches to standby mode
automatically after the preset period.
» When [OFF] (off) is displayed, the
sleep timer is deactivated.
Adjust brightness
Press BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to adjust display
brightness.
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6 Product
information
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
Specications
Amplier
Rated Output Power 0.4 W RMS
Tuner
Tuning Range FM: 87.5-108
MHz; MW:
531-1602 KHz
Tuning Grid FM: 50 KHz; MW:
9 KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26 dB S/N Ratio
(FM)
<22 dBf
- Mono, 26 dB S/N Ratio
(MW)
<75 dBuV
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio FM: >50 dBA;
MW: >40 dBA
General information
AC power 220-240V~
50/60Hz
Operation Power
Consumption
8 W
Standby Power
Consumption
<1 W
Dimensions: - Main Unit
(W x H x D)
190 x 94 x 62 mm
Weight: - Main Unit 0.54 kg
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7 Troubleshooting
Warning
• Never remove the casing of this device.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
device, check the following points before
requestingservice.Iftheproblemremains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.
philips.com/support). When you contact Philips,
make sure that the device is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power
•Make sure that the AC power plug of the
unit is connected properly.
•Make sure 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 product
and other electrical appliances.
•Fully extend the antenna.
Alarm does not work
•Set the clock/alarm correctly.
Clock/alarm setting erased
•Power has been interrupted or the power
plug has been disconnected.
•Reset the clock/alarm.
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8 Notice
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
device that are not expressly approved by
Gibson Innovations may void the user’s
authoritytooperatetheequipment.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured
withhighqualitymaterialsandcomponents,
which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU. Inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products. Follow local rules and never
dispose of the product with normal household
waste. Correct disposal of old products
helpspreventnegativeconsequencesforthe
environment and human health.
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.
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Innovations Ltd., and Gibson Innovations Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to this product.
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