Basic Operation

DAB Radio

Basic operation

1Connect the supplied switching adapter to the wall outlet and the DC jack on the set.

➜The radio tunes to a DAB station and the clock is set automatically.

•In DAB mode, press SOURCE to select FM or AUX IN mode.

•Press 2 to switch to standby mode. ➜ The clock information is displayed.

•In standby mode, press 2 to switch to the last selected sound source.

2To adjust volume, turn VOLUME +/–.

3To improve DAB/FM reception, extend and turn the telescopic antenna. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.

•To further improve DAB reception, you may also perform manual tuning (See Manual Tune)

Helpful hints:

–DAB is the default sound source, and the clock sets automatically according to the time information of the station.

–If there is no DAB coverage currently avail- able, or DAB signal is too weak, in your area, no DAB station will be found, and information

like "No stations available" will be displayed.

Dimming LCD brightness

1Press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds to switch Dim on or off.

➜Auto dim on will be activated if dim function is off in the last setting.

➜Auto dim off will be activated if dim function is on in the last setting.

2If Dim function is activated and there is 5 seconds of button inactivity, the LCD bright- ness is decreased to save power. Pressing any button resumes the original LCD brightness.

Switching on DAB radio

For the first time when the set is powered on, DAB mode is selected and an auto scan is performed(see 2).Then all the available DAB stations will be stored on the set, and the radio will tune to the first available station.

1In standby mode, press 2 to switch to the last selected sound source.

2Press SOURCE repeatedly to select DAB mode, if DAB mode is not selected.

➜"PHILIPS DAB & FM Radio" is displayed briefly (see 3), then the radio auto tunes to a station.

Changing DAB stations

1In DAB mode, press 1 / 2 repeatedly until your desired station name is displayed.

2Press SELECT to confirm.

➜The radio will immediately tune to the selected station.

About station display symbols

You may see some symbols displayed before the station names as follows:

?:The symbol indicates that the station is not currently available, or not active.

>>:This symbol indicates that the station is a primary station with secondary service.

<<:This symbol indicates that the station is a secondary station.

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AE5900 specifications

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The AE5900 is powered by batteries or an AC power source, providing flexibility depending on your needs. The battery life is commendable, allowing for hours of continuous listening without worrying about frequent recharges. This makes it perfect for outdoor gatherings or road trips where access to power can be limited.

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