EN Instruction for Use
Thank you for buying Philips LivingColors!
LivingColors has been especially designed to create your own ambiance at home, through colour and light.
If using LivingColors for the first time, please read these instructions carefully and save them for future reference. By following our guidelines, you will enjoy the full functionality of Philips LivingColors.
Important:
Getting started:
1.Open the battery compartment of the remote control by sliding the button at the back. Insert 3 AAA batteries (+ and – as indicated) (drawing a).
2.Place LivingColors at a selected location on a flat and stable surface.
Direct LivingColors towards the wall (the optimal distance is
50 cm), insert the connection plug into the lamp (drawing b), and then plug it into the wall socket. LivingColors will show a short introduction to the colour possibilities.
3.Switch on LivingColors by briefly pressing the "I" (on) on the on/off button placed on the remote control (drawing c).
4.Create your own ambiance by:
) for a deep colour or on (
) for a more pastel colour (drawing e). Ultimately you will reach the white colour.
) the light intensity via the dimming buttons (drawing f).
5.Switch off LivingColors by pressing the "0" (off) button briefly.
LivingColors will remember your last colour setting for your next usage (drawing c).
Do more with LivingColors:
1.Automatic
Sweep your finger around the colour wheel (one full circle) and briefly press on "I" ("On"); LivingColors will then turn into the automatic
You can adjust the speed with which colours change. Speed can be adjusted clockwise, from fast (dark blue colour on the colour wheel) to slow (purple) (drawing g).You can tap anywhere on the colour wheel.While in the automatic colour changing mode, you can also adjust the saturation and brightness of the colours.
To switch back to static colour mode, sweep around the colour wheel again, then press "0".Alternatively, you can switch LivingColors off "0" and on "I" again. (drawing c)
2.Linking LivingColors lamps
the Philips logo on the top of the lamp and press on "I" ("On"). LivingColors will flash 3 times, and then quickly flash green.You can release the button now.The linked lamps will turn to the last setting of the remote control.
-Repeat this operation for each LivingColors lamp that you want to link with the others.
-To use the LivingColors separately again, link it to another remote control in the same way as described above.
2.It is also possible to control one LivingColors lamp with several remote controls. In order to do so, first reset one of the remotes by pressing and holding the "0" and the ( 
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- LivingColors that are linked to two (or more) remote controls can be controlled by either remote control.
- To unlink a remote control from a LivingColors, hold the remote control close to the LivingColors and press "0" for three seconds. The LivingColors will flash 3 times. Hold the "0" button a little longer and it will slowly fade to off.The remote control and the LivingColors are now unlinked.
3.Compatibility with timers
You can use LivingColors with a timer (not included).When switched on with a timer, the LivingColors will show your last setting (static colour or automatic
Cleaning and maintenance:
Remove the plug from the wall socket.
To avoid scratching, the LivingColors lamp, remote control and adapter should only be cleaned with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use cleaning agents.
Safety instructions:
Keep the plug and LivingColors away from liquids and humidity.
-LivingColors is for indoor use only. Do not use in wet locations, e.g. bathrooms or outdoors.
-LivingColors is not a toy designed to be played with by children.
-Do not place on hot surfaces
-For safety reasons and under the terms of the warranty, the LivingColors and plug must not be opened.
-Only use the adapter supplied: using a different adapter can damage your LivingColors.
Environment:
If you need to discard the appliance, dispose of it in accordance with instructions from the local authority. Remove the batteries when you discard the remote control. Do not throw the batteries away with normal household waste.They must be handed in at an official collection point or at a Philips Dealer, both of which will dispose of the batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
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LivingColors is not providing light | The lamp is not plugged in |
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| Check that the plug is correctly placed in the wall socket |
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| Remote control is not working |
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LivingColors does not respond to | Remote control is not working |
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| remote control is still not working, try replacing the batteries. |
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| Remote control is not linked to |
| Link the remote to the LivingColors lamp by following the |
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| Heavy traffic on a wireless data |
| Move LivingColors away from the wireless access point |
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I cannot link multiple LivingColors | “I” button wasn’t pressed long |
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| linking was unsuccessful it will revert to its previous settings |
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LivingColors is still not working to | Other problem |
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Plug specification: |
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AC adapter |
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Input: | 220 - 240 V – 0.3A | 50 Hz |
| the European Directive 2002/96/EC |
Output: | 18.5 V 0.83 A |
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Power consumption of the luminaire: up to 15.4 W |
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Batteries: |
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Powerlife Alkaline AAA LR03, 1.5 V. |
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Wireless specification: |
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Wireless RF mode frequency band: | Philips' | |||
Wireless communications protocol: | IEEE 802.15.4) | with the instructions and for its intended purpose. Claims will only be | ||
Operating channels: | channels 11, | accepted on submission of the original proof of purchase (invoice, sales | ||
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Temperature (operation): | 0...40 °C | The Philips warranty lapses if: | ||
Temperature (Storage): |
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Relative humidity: | 5...95 % non |
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1.You can operate multiple LivingColors with one remote control. The LivingColors lamps will then project the same colour (or will change colours simultaneously). In order to link several LivingColors to one remote control, bring the remote close to
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Warranty and service:
For your information and in case of any problems, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com/livingcolors or contact Philips Lighting Contact Centre free of charge in U.S.:
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