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Philips DCB242 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at DCB242 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Notice Safety Your Docking Entertainment System Introduction Overview of the main unit Overview of the remote control What’s in the box Get started Connect power Install batteries Prepare the remote control Set time and date Turn on Play Play from an external device Play from iPod/iPhone...
  • Page 3 Listen to radio Listen to Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB) Listen to FM radio Other features Adjust display brightness Set the alarm timer Set the sleep timer Adjust sound Adjust volume level Enhance bass Select a preset sound effect Product information Specifications Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: Important

    Important Safety 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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 6 Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: • Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit. • Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

  • Page 7: Notice

    This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Recycling Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality...
  • Page 8 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. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products.
  • Page 9 2010 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.

  • Page 10: Your Docking Entertainment System

    Your Docking Entertainment System 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 enjoy audio from the iPod, iPhone, other audio devices, or the FM/DAB radio.

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Main Unit

    Overview of the main unit • Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL • Repeat the alarm. • Adjust the display brightness. Dock for iPhone/iPod • Load an iPhone/iPod. SOURCE • Select a source: iPhone/iPod, DAB/FM tuner, or MP3 link.
  • Page 12 • Start or pause iPhone/iPod play. • Confirm selection. PRESET + • Select a preset radio station. • Navigate through the iPhone/iPod menu. • Adjust time. TUNING - • Skip to the previous/next audio file. • Search within an audio file. •...

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Remote Control

    Overview of the remote control POWER • Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode. • Deactivate the sleep timer. MENU • Select the iPhone/iPod menu. SLEEP • Set the sleep timer.
  • Page 14 PRESET + • Select a preset radio station. • Navigate through the iPhone/iPod menu. • Adjust time. TUNING - • Skip to the previous/next audio file. • Search within an audio file. • Tune to a radio station. • Adjust time. •...
  • Page 15 • Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement. • Select a preset sound setting. REP AL/BRIGHTNESS • Adjust the display brightness. • Repeat the alarm. SET TIME/AUTO SCAN • Set the time and date. • Scan radio stations automatically. FM/DAB •...

  • Page 16: Get Started

    Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. 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 rear of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No.

  • Page 17: Prepare The Remote Control

    Open the battery compartment. Insert 3 x AA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment. Prepare the remote control Caution • Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. For first-time use: Remove the protective tab to activate the remote control battery.
  • Page 18 To replace the remote control batteries: Open the battery compartment. Insert one lithium CR2025 battery with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated. Close the battery compartment. Note • Before you press any function button on the remote control, first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit.

  • Page 19: Connect Power

    Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or underside of the apparatus. • Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC adaptor, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.

  • Page 20: Set Time And Date

    FM ANT MP3-LINK DC 9V 1.9A DC 9V 1.9A Set time and date In standby mode, press and holdSET TIME/AUTO SCANfor 2 seconds. » [SYNC ON] is displayed and [ON] begins to blink. PressPRESET + » If you select DAB station or iPhone/iPod time and sets the clock automatically.

  • Page 21: Turn On

    5 Press confirm.The hour digits begin to blink. Repeat steps 4-5 to set the hour, minute, year, month, and day. • The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the DAB station or the docked iPhone/iPod that transmits the time signal. Turn on Press POWER on the remote control.

  • Page 22: Play

    Play Play from iPod/iPhone You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through this unit. Compatible iPod/iPhone Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin dock connector: Made for. • iPod touch • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod with video •...
  • Page 23 Place the iPhone/iPod into the dock. Press iPhone/iPod on the remote control to select iPod/iPhone source. » The connected iPod/iPhone plays automatically. • To pause/resume play, press • To skip to a track, press • To search during play, press and hold /TUNING + play.

  • Page 24: Play From An External Device

    If no key is pressed for more than 10 seconds, OK/ play/pause key. Charge the iPod/iPhone When the unit is connected to power, the docked iPod/ iPhone begins to charge. • For certain iPod models, it may take up to a minute before the charging indication appears.

  • Page 25: Listen To Radio

    Listen to radio Listen to Digital 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 FM/DABrepeatedly to select DAB. »...
  • Page 26 Program DAB radio stations manually Tune to a DAB radio station. Press SET TIME/AUTO SCAN to activate the program mode. Press TUNING - Press SET TIME/AUTO SCAN to confirm. Repeat the above steps to program other stations. Note • To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place.
  • Page 27 Show DAB information During listening to DAB radio, press INFO repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available): » Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) » Signal strength » Program type (PTY) » Ensemble Name » Channel and frequency » Signal error rate »...
  • Page 28 • [DRC 0]: Dynamic Range Control is switched off. • [DRC 1/2]: Dynamic Range Control is set to half normal level. • [DRC 1]: Dynamic Range Control is switched on; the default setting recommended for noisy environment. Press OK/ To reset the tuner: Follow steps 1-2 above to select [TUNERRST].

  • Page 29: Listen To Fm Radio

    Listen to FM radio Tune to a radio station • Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR or other radiation source. • For optimal reception, do not place iPhone/iPod into the dock when you listen to the radio. Note •...

  • Page 30: Program Radio Stations Automatically

    Program radio stations automatically You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations. In the tuner mode, press and hold SET TIME/AUTO SCAN for more than 2 seconds to activate automatic program mode. » The unit starts to search for radio stations.

  • Page 31: Show Rds Information

    • To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in its place. Listen to a preset radio station In tuner mode, press PRESET + select a preset number. Show RDS information RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows FM stations to show additional information.

  • Page 32: Other Features

    Other features Set the alarm timer You can set two alarms which go off at different time. Ensure that you have set the clock correctly. (See “Get started - Set time and date”.) Press and hold AL1 or AL2 for 2 seconds. »...
  • Page 33 Turn on/off the alarm timer Note • Ensure that you already set the alarms successfully. Press AL1/AL2 to turn on or off the alarm timer. » If the alarm timer is turned on, the alarm icon appears. » If the alarm timer is turned off, the alarm icon disappears.

  • Page 34: Set The Sleep Timer

    Stop alarm ring When the alarm rings, press the corresponding AL1 or AL2. » The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain. View the alarm settings Press AL1 or AL2. Set the sleep timer This unit can switch to standby automatically after a set period of time.

  • Page 35: Adjust Display Brightness

    Adjust display brightness Press REP AL/BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to select different levels of display brightness.

  • Page 36: Adjust Sound

    Adjust sound Adjust volume level During play, press + VOL - to increase/decrease the volume level. Select a preset sound effect During play, press DSC repeatedly to select: • [POP] (pop) • [CLASSIC] (classic) • [JAZZ] (jazz) • [FLAT] (flat) •...

  • Page 37: Product Information

    Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Aux Input (MP3 link) Tuner (FM) Tuning range Tuning grid Sensitivity - Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio - Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio 2 x 5 W RMS 20 -20000 Hz, -3dB...

  • Page 38: General Information

    - Main Unit (W x H x D) Weight - Main Unit >28 dBf <2% >55 dB 174.92-------239.20MHz Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 0.7A; Output: 9.0V Brand name: Philips; Model No.: AS190-090-BI190 15 W <1 W 280 x 82 x 170 mm 1.09 kg 1.9A;...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 40 Poor radio reception • Increase the distance between the unit and your TV or VCR. • Fully extend the FM antenna. 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.
  • Page 41 © 2010 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Document order number: DCB242_05_UM_V1.0...

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