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Supplied Accessories
– 1 x AC/DC certified switching adapter
(PHILIPS, Model No.: ED4120090060A,
Input: 230V~ 50Hz, 70mA,
Output: 9V, 600mA)
– Audio cable
Top & front panels (see
1
)
1
2
– switches on/off the standby mode
2
AUTO SCAN
– in FM, MW, LW, and SW mode, scans sta-
tions and stores them as presets automati-
cally
3
Number Keys
– press and hold to store preset stations
4
SLEEP
– switches the set off automatically after the
set time
5
Telescopic antenna
– improves radio reception
6
/–
– adjusts volume level
7
DISPLAY
– displays time or radio frequency
TUNING
1
/
2
– in FM/MW/LW/SW mode, fine tunes a sta-
tion
SOURCE
– selects FM, MW, LW, SW, or AUX mode
Side panel (see
1
)
8
SET TIME
– in standby mode, sets the clock
9
TIMER/SET TIMER
– sets the time to switch on or off the set
automatically
– activates or deactivates timer
0
LOCK
– disables all other keys
!
p
–
3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
@
LINE IN
– inlet for external sound source
#
DC jack
– inlet for power cord
CAUTION
High voltage! Do not open.You run
the risk of getting an electric shock.
The machine does not contain any
user-serviceable parts.
Modification of the product could
result in hazardous radiation of
EMC or other unsafe operation.
This set complies with the radio
interference requirements of the
European Union.
Power Supply
General Information
Power Supply
Whenever convenient, use the mains supply
cord if you want to conserve battery life.
Make sure you remove the plug from the set
and wall outlet before inserting batteries.
Batteries (not included)
1
Open the battery door and insert 6 batteries,
type
R-14
,
UM-2
or
C-cells
, (preferably
alkaline) with the correct polarity as indicated
by the "
+
" and "
–
" symbols inside the com-
partment (See
1
).
2
Replace the battery door, making sure the bat-
teries are firmly and correctly in place.The set is
now ready to operate.
• 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 car-
bon zinc. Only use batteries 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.
Using AC power
1
Check if the power voltage,
as shown on
the type plate located on the rear of
the set,
corresponds to your local power
supply. If it does not, consult your dealer or
service center.
2
Connect the supplied switching adapter to
the wall socket and the DC jack on the set.
The set is now ready to use.
3
To switch the set off completely, withdraw the
power cord from the wall socket.
• Install the unit near the AC outlet and where
the power plug can be easily reached.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket to protect your set during heavy thun-
derstorms.
• AC power cord is used as the disconnect
device. It shall remain readily operable and
should not be obstructed during intended
use.To be completely disconnected the appa-
ratus from supply mains, the power cord of
the apparatus shall be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.
The type plate is located on the
rear of the set.
Power consumption
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 W
Standby power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 W
General information
Antennas
• For
FM
, extend, incline and turn the telescop-
ic antenna for best reception. 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 earphones
• You can connect headphones to the head-
phone socket.
➜
The loudspeakers will then be switched
off.
Locking the set
• You can lock the set in any mode by pressing
and holding
LOCK
until
@
appears.
➜
All keys are disabled.
• To unlock the set
– press and hold
LOCK
until
@
disappears.
Basic operation
1
Connect the supplied switching adapter to
the wall outlet and the DC jack on the set
or insert batteries as described in
Power
Supply
.
➜
The clock information is displayed. (See
2
)
•
Press
2
to switch on the set.
•
Press
2
again to switch to standby mode.
2
To adjust volume, press
/–
.
Helpful hints:
–
When there is no power supply for the set,
time information can still be displayed for a
few minutes.
–
After a few minutes,
appears and flashes
and then time information is cleared.
Switching on radio
1
Press
2
to switch on the set.
2
Press
SOURCE
to select FM, MW, SW, or
LW waveband.
➜
Waveband and radio frequency are dis-
played (see
3
).
Auto tuning
•
Press
TUNING
1
/
2
and hold it for one
second; the set searches a station automati-
cally.
➜
Sr ch
appears.
➜
When a station is received, search stops
and
Sr ch
disappears.
Helpful hints:
– You can press any button to exit automatic
search.
Manual tuning
By using this feature, it is possible to manually
tune to a specific channel frequency. In addi-
tion to antenna orienting for better radio
reception, the optimum reception can also be
obtained by using this feature.
•
In FM, MW, SW, and LW mode, press
TUN-
ING
1
/
2
to tune to stations.
Helpful hints:
– Press
1
/
2
once to increase or decrease
the frequency by 5KHz. But the frequency
change is not displayed.
– Press
1
/
2
twice to increase or decrease the
frequency by 10KHz. The frequency change
displayed is +/- 0.01MHz.
Basic Operation
Radio
Storing preset stations auto-
matically
•
In FM, MW, SW, and LW mode, press and
hold
AUTO SCAN
until
SCAN
appears.
➜
The set scans stations with strong signal
strength and stores them as preset sta-
tions automatically.
Storing preset stations manu-
ally
You can store up to 10 stations for each band
respectively on
PRESET
for easy access.
1
In FM, MW, SW, and LW mode, tune to your
desired radio station (See "Auto tuning" and
“Manual tuning”).
2
Press and hold number keys to store the pre-
set station.
Helpful hints:
– If you have already saved a FM, MW, SW, or
MW station in that preset number, it will be
overwritten by a new station.
– Preset stations of each band do not overwrite
each other.
Selecting a preset station
•
In FM, MW, SW, and LW mode, press
NUM-
BER 1-10
.
Viewing clock
You can also view clock in tuner mode.
•
Press
DISPLAY
repeatedly.
Setting time
You can only set time in standby mode.
1
Press and hold
SET TIME
until hour digits
flash.
2
Press
/-
to set hour.
3
Press
SET TIME
once to confirm.
➜
The minute digits flash.
4
Press
/-
to set minute.
5
Press
SET TIME
once to confirm.
➜
The set exits time setting.
Helpful hints:
– During setting time, if you press
2
or do
not operate for more than 10 seconds, the
set automatically exits time setting.
Setting timer
You can only set timer in standby mode.
1
Press and hold
TIMER/SET TIMER
until
appears and hour digits flash.
2
Press
/-
to set hour.
3
Press
TIMER/SET TIMER
once to con-
firm.
➜
Minute digits flash.
4
Press
/-
to set minute.
5
Press
TIMER/SET TIMER
once to con-
firm.
➜
appears.
➜
Hour digits flash.
6
Press
/-
to set hour.
7
Press
TIMER/SET TIMER
once to con-
firm.
➜
Minute digits flash.
8
Press
/-
to set minute.
9
Press
TIMER/SET TIMER
once to con-
firm.
➜
FM, MW, SW, or LW flashes.
10
Press
/-
or
SOURCE
to select
band for timer.
➜
Preset station number flashes.
11
Press
/-
or press the desired
number key to set preset station number.
12
Press
TIMER/SET TIMER
once to con-
firm.
➜
Volume level digits flash.
13
Press
/-
to set the volume level
for timer.
14
Press
TIMER/SET TIMER
once to con-
firm and exit timer setting.
OFF
ON
Radio
Clock/Timer
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