Philips R1506, 1000 Series - Portable Radio Manual

Your Portable Radio

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Introduction

With this portable radio, you can

• listen to FM/AM radio

What's in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

• Main unit
• Quick start guide
• Warranty

Overview of the portable radio

1. Telescopic antenna
   • improves FM reception.
2. TUNING
   • in FM/AM mode, fine tunes a station.
3. ON OFF
   • switches on/off the set.
   • adjusts the sound level.
4. • 5 mm headphone socket.
5. Band selector
   • selects the waveband: FM or AM.
6. Battery compartment

Get started

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.

Install batteries

Insert 2 AAA batteries (not provided) with correct polarity (+/-) as illustrated.

Listen to FM/AM Radio

Note

• Keep the portable radio away from other electronic devices to avoid radio interference.
• For better reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the FM antenna.

Tune to radio stations

Adjust volume

Adjust the sound with the control.

Connecting to headphones

You can connect headphones to the headphone socket.
-> The loudspeakers will then be switched off.

Product information

Note

• Product information is subject to change without prior notice.

Troubleshooting

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the device yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this device, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips webpage (www.philips.com/support). When you contact Philips, make sure that the device is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.

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 reception. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.
  • For AM, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best reception by turning the whole 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.

Important

Safety

• Read these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• 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.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 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.
• Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the portable radio:
• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit.
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
• The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• This portable radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Do not place any sources of danger on the portable radio (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

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