Philips AJ 3081 User Manual

AJ 3081
Clock Radio
Know these safety symbols
C A U T I O N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
T This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For
the safety of everyone in your househol
do not remove product covering.
S This exclamation point calls attention to features for
which you should read the enclosed literature closely
to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
This product was designed and manufactured to meet
strict quality and safety standards. There are, however,
some installation and operation precautions which you
should be particularly aware of.
1. Read these instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
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2. Keep these instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water – for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool, etc.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance
should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
Toll Free Help Line
Ligne d'assistance en service libre 7. Install in accordance with the manufacturers
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instructions. Do not block any of the ventilation
800-531-0039
openings. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface or
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
AJ 3081 Clock Radio
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product.
A sales receipt or other document showing that you
purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.
Attach it to this owner's manual and keep both nearby.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
For 90 days thereafter, a defective or inoperative product
will be replaced with a new, renewed or comparable
product at no charge to you. A replacement product is
covered only for the original warranty period. When the
warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on
the replacement product also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of
misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause
not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics
Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or
cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation to
enable it to operate in any country other than the
country for which it was designed, manufactured,
approved and/or authorized, or repair of products
damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is
not limited to, prerecorded material, whether
copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• a product used for commercial or institutional
purposes.
WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?
You may exchange the product in all countries where the
product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer
Electronics Company. In countries where Philips
Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the
product, the local Philips service organization will attempt
to provide a replacement product (although there may be
a delay if the appropriate product is not readily available).
BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE...
Please check your owner's manual before requesting an
exchange. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may
save you a trip.
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PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, U.S.A.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800
3140 115 xxxx x Printed in Hong Kong TC Text/RB/0005
SAFETY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
DO NOT OPEN
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two
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conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
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interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
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received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS –
Read before operating equipment
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9. Do not defeat the M M 1
safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type AC
plug. A polarized plug has two Polarized Plug
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particulary at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
EL 4562-E004: 99/3
LIMITED WARRANTY
Installation/Radio
PORTABLE AUDIO
MAINS CONNECTION
90 Days Free Exchange
This product must be carried in for an exchange.
1. Check if the mains voltage as shown on the
type plate on the base of the set corresponds to
EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
your local power supply.
Contact your dealer to arrange an exchange. Or, ship the
2. Connect the power plug into the wall outlet.
product, insured and freight prepaid, and with proof of
purchase enclosed, to the address listed below. The power supply is now switched on and the
Small Product Service Center
numbers on the display will start to flash. You
Philips Service Company
907 Snapps Ferry Road will need to set the correct time.
Plant 2, Building 6
3. To disconnect the set from the power
Greeneville, TN 37743
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied
completely, withdraw the power plug from the
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and
wall outlet.
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. But, because some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may
FM/AM RADIO
last, this limitation may not apply to you.)
EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA... You can use the clock radio solely as a radio.
Please contact Philips at:
1. Set the RADIO switch to ON.
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
2. Select your waveband using the BAND switch.
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
3. Use TUNING to find your radio station.
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other
4. Adjust the sound with the VOLUME control.
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied,
including any implied warranties of merchantability or
5. To turn off the radio, set the RADIO switch to
fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under
OFF.
any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred,
even if notified of the possibility of such damages.) To improve radio reception
– For AM, the set is provided with a built-in
TO GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE...
antenna which to function best should be
In U.S.A., Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, contact Philips
Service Company at (800) 851-8885 to obtain the cost of out-
placed on a non-metallic surface e.g. wood,
of-warranty exchange. Then carefully pack the product and
plastic. Direct the AM antenna by adjusting the
ship it to the Small Product Service Center (address listed
above). In Canada, call the phone number listed above uner
position of your clock radio.
"Exchanging a Product in Canada" to obtain the cost of out-
– For FM reception there is an antenna wire
of-warranty exchange.
built-in into the power cord. You should adjust
REMEMBER...
the power cord slightly to obtain optimum
Please record the model and serial numbers found on the
product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty reception.
registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify
you if necessary.
MODEL # __________________________________
SERIAL # __________________________________
EL4966E004 / MAC 4107 / 1-00
ENGLISH
1 ALARM RESET – to stop the active alarm for 24 hours
2 SLUMBER – to activate slumber time
3 CLOCK:
– RUN – To return to clock time display after
setting clock/alarm time
– ALARM – To adjust/review ALARM
– TIME SET – To adjust clock time
– H – To adjust the hours for the clock and
R
alarm time
– M – To adjust the minutes for the clock and
IN
alarm time
4 SLUMBER OFF / REPEAT
6
ALARM – to switch off slumber
– to stop the active alarm for a 9 minute
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period
5 Display – with alarm and PM indicators
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6 BAND – to select FM-AM band
7 VOLUME – for adjusting the volume
8 TUNING – to tune to radio stations
9 RADIO – to switch radio mode ON/OFF
0 ALARM:
– OFF – to switch off alarm
– RAD (io) – to activate radio for alarm setting
– BUZ (zer) – to activate buzzer for alarm setting
! Battery door – for power backup battery
DI O @ Power cord – for AC power supply
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– antenna for FM reception
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Alarm
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SETTING THE ALARM ALARM OFF
CLOCK
Clock display
General
You can switch off the alarm in three ways.
The time is displayed using the 12-hour clock
If you wish to use the alarm, then you should first Unless you choose to cancel the alarm completely,
system where the PM indicator lights up (on = PM,
set the alarm time. There is a choice of two modes the ALARM RESET option will be automatically
off = AM) in the top left corner of the display.
for waking you up: by buzzer or radio.
selected after 1 hour and 59 minutes from the time
Important! The display also indicates whether you have your alarm first goes off.
switched on the alarm, shown as a dot next to
When setting the clock alarm time, for accurate
ALARM RESET
ALARM in the display.
hour and minute adjustment always make sure
If you want the alarm mode to be stopped
you press the H and M buttons separately and
R IN
immediately, but also wish to repeat the alarm call
ALARM ON
not simultaneously.
at the same time for the following day:
Adjusting the time 1. Adjust the CLOCK control to the ALARM • Press ALARM RESET during the alarm call.
position.
1. Adjust the CLOCK control to the TIME SET
REPEAT ALARM
position. 2. Press and hold down the H R or M IN buttons to
This will repeat your alarm call at 9 minutes
2. Press and hold down the H set and adjust both the hours and minutes.
R or M IN buttons to
intervals.
set and adjust both the hours and the minutes. – With your finger held down on H R , the hour
• Press SLUMBER OFF
– With your finger held down on H , the hour will increase, shown as a digit from 00 to 12.
R
• Press
SLUMBER OFF
– With your finger held down on M , the
will increase, shown as a digit from 00 to 12. IN
the next call if you wish to repeat the alarm
– With your finger held down on M , the minutes will increase, shown as a digit from
IN
call.
minutes will increase, shown as a digit from 00 to 59.
• If, however, you do not press
3. Release the H or M buttons when you have
00 to 59. R IN
OFF /REPEAT ALARM again, the alarm will sound
3. Release the H or M button when you have reached the correct setting.
R IN
for 1 hour and 59 minutes before turning itself
reached the correct setting. 4. Adjust the CLOCK control to the RUN position to
off. Your alarm time setting will then
return to clock time display.
4. To safeguard the clock time from being
automatically enter the ALARM RESET mode to
accidentally adjusted, turn the CLOCK control to – To review your set alarm time, adjust the
sound at the same time next day.
CLOCK control to the ALARM position.
the RUN position.
5. To select the alarm mode you wish to be
Switching off the alarm completely
awoken by, set the respective ALARM switch to • Before or during the set alarm goes off, push
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or . the ALARM switch to the OFF position.
RAD BUZ
– If you have selected the radio mode, make – The alarm indicator will disappear from the
sure you have adjusted the volume loud display.
enough to wake you.
– The buzzer is set at a fixed volume and
cannot be adjusted.
FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
– arrêt de l'alarme pour 24 heures – para apagar el despertador activado para 24 horas
– activation de la fonction arrêt programmé – para activar el tiempo de dormitado
– Pour réafficher l'heure d'horloge après avoir réglé – para que el visor vuelva a mostrar la hora del reloj después
l'heure/l'alarme de haber ajustado el reloj/despertador
– Réglage/vérification de l'alarme – para ajustar/verificar la hora de despertarse
– Réglage de l'heure – para ajustar el reloj
– Réglage des heures pour l'heure et l'alarme – para ajustar las horas para el reloj y el despertador
– Réglage des minutes pour l'heure et l'alarme – para ajustar los minutos para el reloj y el despertador
– arrêt de la fonction arrêt programmé – para cancelar la función de dormitado
– arrêt de l'alarme pour 9 minutes – para apagar el despertador activado por 9 minutos
avec indicateurs d'alarme et PM Con indicadores del despertador y PM
– choix de la bande d'ondes (FM-AM) – para seleccionar la banda de ondas (FM-AM)
– réglage du volume – para ajustar el volumen
– accord sur l'émetteur – para sintonizar la emisora de radio deseada
– pour allumer (ON)/éteindre (OFF) la radio – para encender (ON)/apagar (OFF) la radio
– arrêt complet de l'alarme – para despertarse a la hora de despertarse
– réveil par la radio à l'heure de réveil – para despertarse con la radio a la hora de despertarse
– réveil par la sonnerie à l'heure de réveil – para apagar el despertador ALARM
– pour la pile de relais – para la pile de respaldo
– branchement au secteur – para la conexión a la red
– antenne pour la réception en FM – antena para la FM
Slumbering Additional Information
SLUMBER MAINTENANCE
– If you do not intend to use the clock radio for a
The clock radio has a built-in timer device called
long time, disconnect the set by removing the
the SLUMBER, which enables the radio to be
plug from the wall outlet. The battery should
automatically switched off after 59 minutes.
also be removed to prevent chemical leakage
SLUMBER allows you to lie back, listen and fall
which will damage your set.
asleep.
– To clean your set from fingerprints, dust and
SLUMBER ON dirt, use a clean and soft damp cloth or chamois
leather. Do not use cleaning products which
1. Check that the CLOCK control is in the RUN contain benzene, thinner etc. as these may
position. harm the housing.
2. Set the RADIO switch to the OFF position.
POWER BREAKDOWN BACKUP
3. Set your slumber time by pressing the
SLUMBER button once.
– When a power failure occurs, the complete
– The display shows the slumber period 0:59.
clock radio will be switched off.
/REPEAT ALARM. – As soon as the power supply returns, the
0:59
/REPEAT ALARM again during numbers on the display will start to flash. This
indicates that you must set the correct time on
the clock.
SLUMBER – To retain the clock time and the set alarm time
in the event of a power failure or disconnection,
SLUMBER OFF insert a 9 volt battery, type 6F22 (not supplied)
into the battery compartment: this will act as a
• To cancel the SLUMBER function, or to switch
power back up. However, the time will not be
off before the slumber period ends, press
illuminated on the clock display. Operation of
SLUMBER OFF /REPEAT ALARM.
the alarm and FM/AM radio are also excluded.
For clarity, the battery back up is used to retain
Notes:
the set clock and alarm time only.
– The slumber function does not affect the alarm
As soon as the power supply returns, the
setting.
display will indicate the correct time.
– If during SLUMBER you have turned down the
1. Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
volume and you have an alarm set in radio
2. Insert a battery into the battery compartment.
mode, make sure you have adjusted the volume
• Replace the battery once a year or as often as
loud enough to wake you up the next day.
necessary.
CANADA
English: This digital apparartus does not exceed the Class B limits for noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Français:Cet appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Régelement sur
le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du
Canada.
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 the hints below, consult your dealer or service
center.
WARNING:
under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate
the warranty.
PROBLEM The slumber does not function
– POSSIBLE CAUSE – RADIO still in ON position.
• REMEDY • Switch RADIO to OFF position.
– Clock control in TIME SET or ALARM position.
No sound
• Adjust clock control to RUN position.
– Volume not adjusted.
• Adjust the volume.
AM broadcast cannot be received properly
– Weak radio signal.
• Rotate the set for better reception and make
sure the set is placed on a non-metallic surface.
Continuous crackling and hiss noise during AM
reception
– Interference from other electrical equipment
e.g. TV's, computers, fluorescent lamps.
• Move the clock radio away from electrical
equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Intermittent crackling sound during FM reception
– Weak signal. All unnecessary packaging material has been
• Adjust the built-in power cord aerial. omitted. We have tried to make the packaging
easy ta separate into three mono-materials:
cardboard (box), expandable polystyrene (buffer),
The alarm does not function
polyethylene (bags).
– The alarm is not set
• Set the alarm time and the alarm switch to
BUZ
Your set consists of materials which can be
or .
RAD
recycled if disassembled by a specialized
– Volume too low for radio.
company. Please observe the local regulations
• Increase the volume.
regarding the disposal of packing materials, dead
batteries and old equipment.
The model and production numbers are located on the bottom of the clock radio.