Contents Important Safety Notice Your DAB clock radio Introduction What’s in the box Overview of the main unit Get started Connect power Set clock Turn radio on/off Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) Scan DAB radio stations automatically Tune to a DAB radio station Search for DAB radio station manually Store favorite DAB radio stations in memory Listen to a preset DAB radio station...
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Listen to FM radio Tune to a radio station Scan for FM radio stations Store favorite FM radio stations in memory Listen to a preset FM radio station Display RDS information Select FM radio searching scope Adjust settings Adjust time setting Select backlight settings Set alarm timer Set the sleep timer...
Safety Important safety instructions The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the apparatus. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Safety-Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. Refit the fuse cover.
Notice This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. 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.
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. Introduction With this unit, you can: • listen to either digital radio (DAB) or analog FM radio • know the time • wake up by DAB/FM radio or buzzer alarm.
Overview of the main unit BACK • Return to previous menu. • Cancel a selection. INFO/MENU • Access DAB/FM menu. • Display DAB/RDS information. • Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement.
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SLEEP • Set sleep timer. • Navigate through the DAB/FM menu. • Select a preset radio station. • Scan for previous/next radio station. Display panel • Show status. Light sensor • For backlight brightness adjustment. MINUTE/VOLUME • Set minute. • Adjust volume.
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SOURCE • Select DAB/FM source. AUTOSCAN • Scan radio stations. • Store favorite radio stations in memory.
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 bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. __________________________ Serial No. ___________________________...
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC socket on the apparatus first and then to the power socket. Set clock In standby mode, rotate SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the SET TIME position. The hour and minute digits begin to blink. » Rotate HOUR to set the hour. Rotate MINUTE to set the minute.
Turn radio on/off In standby mode, press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on radio. The last listened DAB or FM station broadcasts » automatically. • You can also turn on radio by pressing • To turn radio off, press SOURCE. RADIO ON/OFF.
Audio Broadcasts (DAB) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), is a way of broadcasting radio digitally through a network of transmitters. It provides you with more choice, better sound quality, and more information. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select DAB. The unit automatically scans DAB radio stations. The »...
Tune to a DAB radio station In DAB mode, rotate TUNING +/- to navigation through available DAB stations. Press SELECT to confirm. Search for DAB radio station manually In DAB mode, press INFO/MENU for over 3 seconds. Press Rotate TUNING +/- to navigate DAB radio frequency. Press SELECT to confirm.
Press Press SELECT to confirm. Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations. Note • To remove a pre-stored DAB radio station, store another station in its place. Listen to a preset DAB radio station Press Press SELECT to confirm. Show DAB information During listening to DAB radio, press INFO/MENU repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available): •...
• Bit rate and audio status • Date Use DAB menu You can remove all invalid stations from the available DAB station list. In DAB mode, press INFO/MENU for over 3 seconds. Press Press SELECT to confirm. [No][Yes] is displayed. » Press Press SELECT.
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Press • [DRC off]: DRC is switched off. • [DRC high]: DRC is switched on. Recommend to use this setting in noisy environment. • [DRC low]: DRC is set to half normal level. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. repeatedly to select an option:...
Tune to a radio station • Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR or other radiation source. • For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the antenna. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM tuner. Press and hold The radio tunes to a station with strong reception »...
Store favorite FM radio stations in memory Tune to a FM radio station. Press AUTO SCAN. The preset channel number is displayed. » Press Press SELECT. The selected FM radio station is saved in the selected » channel. Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations. Listen to a preset FM radio station Press The station starts broadcast in a few seconds.
Select FM radio searching scope Before you start to search for FM radio stations, you can select searching scope. Press INFO/MENU for over 3 seconds. Press press SELECT. Press • [Strong stations only]: Only stations with strong signals can be searched. •...
In DAB or FM mode, press INFO/MENU for over 3 seconds to display system menu. Press Press SELECT to confirm. Press Press SELECT to confirm. Press BACK to exit. [Time] [Set 12/24 hour] [Set date] [Auto update] [Set date format] Select display format [Backlight] [Time out] [On level] [Factory...
Select backlight settings Enter system setting menu. Press press SELECT. Press confirm. Options Sub-menu [Time out] [On] [10 sec] [30 sec] [60 sec] [120 sec] [On level] [Auto] [High] [Medium] [Low] To exit, press BACK. repeated until [Backlight] is displayed, then to select an option, then press SELECT to Description The backlight is always on.
Set alarm timer Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. In standby mode, rotate SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the SET ALARM position. The hour and minute digits begin to blink. » Rotate HOUR to set the hour. Rotate MINUTE to set the minute. Rotate the SET ALARM/CLOCK/SET TIME to the CLOCK position to confirm.
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• [Source FM]: Last listened FM radio is selected as alarm sound. Press SELECT to confirm. • Sub-menu is displayed. [Daily] [Weekends] [Weekdays] [Once] [xx-xx- xxxx] (Set date) [Source DAB] or [Source FM] is selected, [last If it is » listened] is displayed. Press SELECT to confirm. Press Press confirm.
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Activate or deactivate the alarm timer Press ALARM ON/OFF repeatedly to activate or deactivate the alarm timer. [Alarm On] or [Alarm Off] is displayed briefly. » Repeat alarm When alarm sounds, press REPEAT ALARM•SELECT repeatedly to select snooze interval: • [Snooze 5 minutes]: The alarm repeats in 5 minutes later.
Stop alarm sound When the alarm sounds, press ALARM ON/OFF. The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain. » Set the sleep timer This unit can switch to standby automatically after a period. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select time period: •...
information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power Tuner Tuning Range Tuning grid (FM) Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio Search Selectivity Total Harmonic Distortion 1.5 W RMS FM: 87.5 - 108MHz DAB: 174.92 - 239.20 MHz 50 KHz <...
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.
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Timer does not work • 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.