RADIO

You can use this set solely as a radio!

1Adjust RADIO ON/OFF to ON to switch on the radio.

2Select your waveband by adjusting the BAND switch.

3Adjust TUNING to tune to your desired station.

4Turn the VOLUME control to adjust the volume level.

5Adjust RADIO ON/OFF to OFF to switch off the radio.

To improve reception:

FM: extend and position the pigtail for optimum reception.

MW: uses a built-in aerial inside the set. Direct the aerial by adjusting the position of your set.

SETTING THE CLOCK AND ALARM TIME

The time is displayed using the 24-hour clock

IMPORTANT! To adjust the clock and alarm times accurately, always make sure you press UP / DOWN separately and not simultaneously.

1Turn the clock control to SET TIME or SET AL 1 or SET AL 2 to set the clock or alarm time respectively.

2Press UP / DOWN repeatedly or hold down on the respective button to adjust the hours and minutes.

3Release UP / DOWN when you reach the correct setting.

4After you have set both the hour and minutes, turn the clock control to CLOCK to run on clock time.

SELECTING THE ALARM MODE

GENERAL

If you wish to use the alarm, you must first set the alarm time first. You can choo- se from two different alarm modes to wake you up: by radio or buzzer.

Select your choice of alarm mode by adjusting AL 1 or AL 2 to RADIO or BUZ.

The buzzers are at a set volume and cannot be adjusted. BUZ on AL 1 is a low tone buzzer while BUZ on AL 2 is a high tone.

SAFETY INFORMATION

SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM

There are three ways of switching off the alarm. Unless you cancel the alarm completely, the 24 hour alarm reset option will be automatically selected after 59 minutes, from the time your alarm time first goes off.

24 HOUR ALARM RESET

If you want the alarm mode to be stopped immediately but also wish to retain the same alarm setting for the following day:

• Press ALARM RESET during the alarm call.

CANCELING THE ALARM COMPLETELY

To cancel the set alarm time before it goes off, or during the alarm call:

• Adjust AL 1 or AL 2 to OFF position.

REPEAT ALARM

This repeats your alarm call at 6-7-minute intervals.

• During the alarm call, press REPEAT ALARM.

SLEEP

About Sleep

This set has a built-in timer which enables the set to be automatically switched off during radio playback after a set period of time. This allows you to lie back, listen and fall asleep. The maximum sleep time is 59 minutes.

Setting SLEEP

1Check that both the clock control is in CLOCK position and the radio is switched off.

2To set the sleep function, do one of the following:

Press and hold SLEEP.

The display will begin to count down from 0:59 to 0:00 minutes.

Hold down SLEEP, and press UP/DOWN repeatedly to adjust sleep time from 59 minutes downward.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IMPORTANT!

1During SLEEP activation, if you attempt to cancel SLEEP by pressing RADIO ON/OFF, the radio cannot be switched off.

2To switch off, press RADIO ON/OFF and REPEAT ALARM (SLEEP OFF) alternate- ly and repeatedly.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your AJ3231’s speakers.

1Adjust the BAND (MW/FM/AUX) control to select AUX.

2Connect the AUX-IN cable of the set to an AUDIO OUT or headphone jack on an external device (such as CD player, or VCR).

Specifications

AC Power

230 – 240 V / 50

Hz

Power Consumption

 

 

Active

5.0

W

Standby

< 2.0 W

Dimensions (w x d x h)

140 x 61 x 140 (mm)

Weight

0.53 kg

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC plug can be easily reached.

Where the MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnet device shall remain readily operable.

Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the system does not tilt.

If you do not intend to use the set for a long time, withdraw the power plug from the wall outlet. In addition to this, it is advisable to remove the battery from the clock radio. This will prevent any danger of leakage and the clock radio will not be damaged.

Do not expose the set, batteries to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 15cm between the ventilation holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-up.

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc..

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appartus.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

To clean the set, use a soft, slightly dampened chamois leather. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the housing.

Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in unsafe operation.

This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.

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 these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.

Problem

Possible Cause

• Remedy

No sound/power

Volume not adjusted

• Adjust the volume

Occasional crackling sound during FM broadcast

Weak signal

• Adjust the position of the Pigtail

Continuous crackling/hiss disturbance during MW broadcast

Electrical interference from TV, computer, fluorescent lamp, etc.

• Move set away from other electrical equipment

The alarm does not function

Alarm time not set and or alarm mode not selected

• Set the alarm time and / select alarm mode

Volume too low for RADIO

• Adjust the volume

Radio alarm not adjusted to radio station

• Tune to a radio station

We have reduced packaging to the minimum for easy separation into two materials: paper and cardboard.

Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a special- ized company. Please observe local regulations on the disposal of packing materi- als and old equipment.

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and com- ponents, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a prod- uct it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Notes for battery disposal

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.

Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially

negative consequences on the environment and human health.

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Philips AJ3231 Radio, Setting the Clock and Alarm Time, Selecting the Alarm Mode General, Hour Alarm Reset, Repeat Alarm