Philips AE1850 - Manual (Page 5)

English
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register
your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Controls (see 1)
1 2
– switches the system on or to standby mode.
2 Display
– shows clock/alarm time and status of the set.
3 TIMER – activates/deactivates the timer.
FM/MW – selects the waveband: FM or MW.
SET TIMER – sets the timer.
4 LIGHT
– adjusts the brightness of the display.
5 TUNING
– tunes to radio stations.
6 VOL F
– adjusts the sound level.
7 Battery compartment
8 ;
– 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket.
9 SET TIME – sets the clock time.
HOUR – adjusts the hour for the clock/alarm time.
MIN – adjusts the minutes for the clock/alarm time.
0 Telescopic antenna
– improves FM reception.
POWER SUPPLY
Batteries (not included)
Open the battery door and insert two alkaline batteries, type
AA, R06 or
UM3 , as indicated in the battery compartment.
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and will corrode
the compartment or cause the batteries to burst.
• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with carbon zinc. Only use batter-
ies of the same type for the set.
• When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix old batteries with the
new ones.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed
of properly.
This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the
European Union.
General information
Antennas
• For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic antenna for best recep-
tion. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.
• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best
reception by turning the whole set.
Connecting headphones
• You can connect headphones to the headphone socket.
➜ The loudspeakers will then be switched off.
RADIO RECEPTION
1 Press 2 to switch on the radio.
2 Press FM/MW to select your desired waveband.
3 Select your station using the TUNING control.
4 Adjust the sound with the VOL F control.
5 To switch off the radio, press 2.
Setting the clock/timer
1 In standby mode, hold down SET TIME / SET TIMER.
2 Press HOUR or MIN repeatedly, or hold down HOUR or MIN to
adjust minute and/or hour.
3 Release SET TIME / SET TIMER and HOUR or MIN when you
reach the correct setting.
➜
The set clock time will show on the display and start to run.
Activating/deactivating the timer
• Press TIMER once or more to activate/deactivate the timer.
➜ The radio will automatically switch on at the set time after the timer is
activated.
Adjusting the brightness of the display
• To change the brightness of the display, press LIGHT.
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
• Do not expose the set, batteries to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents con-
taining alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the
housing.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set
for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult
your dealer or service centre.
WARNING: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under
no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate
the guarantee.
Problem
– Possible cause
• Remedy
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME.
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Headphones connected to the set
• Disconnect headphones.
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
• For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic antenna for best recep-
tion. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.
• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best
reception by turning the whole set.
English
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register
your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Controls (see 1)
1 2
– switches the system on or to standby mode.
2 Display
– shows clock/alarm time and status of the set.
3 TIMER – activates/deactivates the timer.
FM/MW – selects the waveband: FM or MW.
SET TIMER – sets the timer.
4 LIGHT
– adjusts the brightness of the display.
5 TUNING
– tunes to radio stations.
6 VOL F
– adjusts the sound level.
7 Battery compartment
8 ;
– 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket.
9 SET TIME – sets the clock time.
HOUR – adjusts the hour for the clock/alarm time.
MIN – adjusts the minutes for the clock/alarm time.
0 Telescopic antenna
– improves FM reception.
POWER SUPPLY
Batteries (not included)
Open the battery door and insert two alkaline batteries, type
AA, R06 or
UM3 , as indicated in the battery compartment.
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and will corrode
the compartment or cause the batteries to burst.
• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with carbon zinc. Only use batter-
ies of the same type for the set.
• When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix old batteries with the
new ones.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed
of properly.
This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the
European Union.
General information
Antennas
• For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic antenna for best recep-
tion. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.
• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best
reception by turning the whole set.
Connecting headphones
• You can connect headphones to the headphone socket.
➜ The loudspeakers will then be switched off.
RADIO RECEPTION
1 Press 2 to switch on the radio.
2 Press FM/MW to select your desired waveband.
3 Select your station using the TUNING control.
4 Adjust the sound with the VOL F control.
5 To switch off the radio, press 2.
Setting the clock/timer
1 In standby mode, hold down SET TIME / SET TIMER.
2 Press HOUR or MIN repeatedly, or hold down HOUR or MIN to
adjust minute and/or hour.
3 Release SET TIME / SET TIMER and HOUR or MIN when you
reach the correct setting.
➜
The set clock time will show on the display and start to run.
Activating/deactivating the timer
• Press TIMER once or more to activate/deactivate the timer.
➜ The radio will automatically switch on at the set time after the timer is
activated.
Adjusting the brightness of the display
• To change the brightness of the display, press LIGHT.
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
• Do not expose the set, batteries to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents con-
taining alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the
housing.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set
for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult
your dealer or service centre.
WARNING: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under
no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate
the guarantee.
Problem
– Possible cause
• Remedy
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME.
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Headphones connected to the set
• Disconnect headphones.
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
• For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic antenna for best recep-
tion. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.
• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best
reception by turning the whole set.