SETTING THE CLOCK

RADIO

SETTING THE ALARM

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED WARRANTY

The time is displayed using the 12 hour clock with PM indicator (PM off = AM).

Automatic tuning

• Press HR 2 or 1 MIN one second or more to tune to your

station.

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Notes: If you have selected the ALARM 1 RADIO, make sure you have properly tuned to a station before turning off the set.

Cancelling the alarm completely

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

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

PORTABLE AUDIO

90 days Free Exchange

This product must be carried in for an exchange.

1.

Turn the SET control to TIME SET.

2.

Press HR 2 repeatedly or hold down on the button to

 

adjust the hours. Release HR 2 when you reach the correct

 

hour.

3.

Press 1 MIN repeatedly or hold down on the button to

 

adjust the minutes.

4.

Release 1 MIN when you reach the correct minute setting.

Turn the SET control to RUN.

RADIO

The radio automatically tunes to a station of sufficient

reception.

Manual tuning

Press HR 2 or 1 MIN briefty and repeatedly until your reach the desired frequency.

To improve reception:

FM: Adjust the position of the power cord (built-in antenna) for optimum reception.

AM: Uses a built-in antenna inside the set. Direct the

If you set and activate the same alarm time for both alarms, only the ALARM 2-BUZZ will be activated at the set time.

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.

With the radio switched off, press ALARM 1-RADIO or ALARM 2-BUZZ once or more until the selected alarm indicator disappears from the display.

Repeat alarm

This repeats your alarm call at 9-minute intervals.

1.During the alarm call, press SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS CONTROL.

ª Display shows

or

flashing

warranty.

PROBLEM

 

Continuous crackling/

– POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

hiss disturbance during MW (AM) broadcast

• REMEDY

 

Electrical interference from TV, computer, fluorescent lamp,

 

 

 

mobile phone, etc.

No sound

 

Move set away from other electrical equipment

– Volume not adjusted

 

 

 

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, a defective or inoperative product will be replaced with a new, renewed or comparable product at no

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable

it to operate in any country other than the country for

which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or

authorized, or repair of products damaged by these

modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the

product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion

may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to,

prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not

1.Press SLEEP/ RADIO ON once to switch on the radio.

ªDisplay shows the radio frequency of the last selected waveband briefly before returning to the clock time. Your preset station is also shown if you are listening to a preset.

2.Press BAND if you wish to change waveband.

3.Adjust the sound using VOLUME.

4.Press ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF to switch off.

antenna by adjusting the position of your set.

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/ RADIO OFF.

ªYou will hear a beep tone confirming 24 hour reset activation.

during a repeat alarm.

2.Repeat if desired up to 6 times.

ABOUT SLEEP

This set has a built-in sleep timer which enables the set to be automatically switched off during radio playback after a set period of time. There are four sleep times before the set turns

• Adjust the VOLUME

Display error/ no reaction to any controls

Electrostatic discharge

• Press RESET

Occasional crackling sound during FM broadcast

The alarm does not function

Alarm time/mode not set

• See SETTING THE ALARM

Volume too low for ALARM 1-RADIO

• Adjust the volume

ALARM 1-RADIO not tuned to a radio station

charge to you. A replacement product is covered only for the original warranty period.When the warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on the replacement product also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,

adjustment of customer controls on the product, and

installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the

copyrighted.)

• a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?

You may exchange the product in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide a replacement product (although there may be a delay if the appropriate

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

itself off: 60, 30, 15 minutes and off.

– Weak signal

• Adjust the position of the pigtail aerial

Check if the set is tuned to a radio station before setting the ALARM 1-RADIO, and when switching off

product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,

accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the

control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or

antenna systems outside the unit.

product is not readily available).

BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting an exchange. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a trip.

RADIO

SETTING THE ALARM

SLEEP MODE

LIMITED WARRANTY

STORING AND USING PRESET STATIONS

You can store up to a total of 10 radio stations in the memory, 5 on each waveband.

1.Tune to your desired station (see TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS).

2.To store a preset, hold down briefly on a PRESET button 1-5 until you hear a double beep.

ª Display shows the preset number of your station.

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store your other stations.

You can overwrite a preset station by storing another frequency in its place.

4.Press a PRESET button 1-5 to listen to a preset station.

GENERAL

Two different alarm times can be set. This can be useful when you need to be woken up at a different time e.g. during the week and at the weekend:

ALARM 1 – radio mode

ALARM 2 – buzzer mode. The gentle wake buzzer alarm increases its beep tone frequency within seconds.

SETTING THE ALARM TIME AND MODE

1.Turn the SET control to ALARM 1 or ALARM 2.

ª Display shows the alarm time digits with the

or

indicators flashing.

2. Press HR 2 repeatedly or hold down on the button to adjust

the hours.

ReleaseHR 2 when you reach the correct hour.

SETTING SLEEP

1.Press SLEEP/ RADIO ON to switch on the radio.

2.Within 1 second, press SLEEP/ RADIO ON again once or

more until the display shows and SL:60. While in the SLEEP display, press SLEEP/ RADIO ON once or

more to select your sleep time.

 

ª Display shows in sequence:

and the sleep

period time options: SL:60, SL:30, SL:15 and OFF.

ªThe sleep time and radio frequency appear briefly before showing standby clock time with the indicator, if SLEEP is activated.

3.To cancel sleep, press either:

• ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF

• REPEAT ALARM/ BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

• SLEEP/ RADIO ON once or more until

MAINTENANCE

If you do not intend to use the set for a long time, withdraw the mains plug from the wall socket.

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

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.

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,

PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Contact your dealer to arrange an exchange. Or, ship the product, insured and freight prepaid, and with proof of purchase enclosed, to the address listed below.

Small Product Service Center

Philips Service Company

907 Snapps Ferry Road, Plant 2, Building 6

Greeneville,TN 37743

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)

TO GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE...

In U.S.A., Puerto Rico or U.S.Virgin Islands, contact Philips Service Company at (800) 531-0039 to obtain the cost of out-of-warranty exchange.Then carefully pack the product and ship it to the Small Product Service Center (address listed above). In Canada, call the phone number listed above under “Exchanging a Product in Canada” to obtain the cost of out-of-warranty exchange.

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL # __________________________________

SERIAL # __________________________________

3.

Press 1 MIN repeatedly or hold down on the button to

 

adjust the minutes.

 

Release 1 MIN when you reach the correct minute setting.

4.

Turn the SET control back to RUN.

5.

While the radio is switched off, select your choice of alarm

mode by pressing ALARM 1-RADIO or ALARM 2-BUZZ.

ª Display shows

or

.

disappears from the display.

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800

EL6095T002 / MAC5433 / 1-97

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