Philips AJ3540/96 User manual

Clock Radio AJ3540

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AJ3540

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CONTROLS

Top View (see fig. 1)

SET TIME /ALARM OFF

- sets the clock time

- stops the active alarm for 24 hours

- switches off the radio sleep function

SET ALARM 1 / SET ALARM 2 - sets the alarm time for alarm 1 / alarm 2

AL1/ AL2 /AL1+2 - selects which alarm(s) you want to set alarm time on

REPEAT ALARM - switches off the active alarm for a 7-8 minutes period

OFF/ ON/ AUTO/ BUZZ

OFF: switches off the radio/alarm

ON: switches on the radio

AUTO: activates the radio for alarm

BUZZ: activates the buzzer for alarm

TIME SET 3 - to adjust time fast forward

TIME SET 4 - to adjust time back

SLEEP

- activates the radio for sleep function

- adjusts the sleep period

Front View (see fig. 2)

ALARM 1 indicator - lights up when alarm 1 is activated.

ALARM 2 indicator - lights up when alarm 2 is activated.

DISPLAY - shows the clock/alarm time and status of the setting

Frequency pointer - shows the radio frequency of your selected waveband

Back View (see fig. 3)

Battery door - opens to store a 9 volts 6F22 battery (not included) for clock

memory backup.

$TUNING - tunes to radio stations

FM/MW - selects FM/MW waveband

BRIGHTNESS (High or Low) -selects display brightness

&Power cord -

connects to wall outlet

*Pigtail - improve FM reception

(VOLUME - adjusts the sound level

INSTALLATION

POWER SUPPLY

Check if the power supply, as shown on the type plate located on the

bottom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If it does not,

consult your dealer or service center.

Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

To disconnect the set from the power supply completely, remove the

plug from the wall outlet.

SELECTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

This set allows you to choose high or low brightness of display.

•

Adjust BRIGHTNESS switch (located on the rear of the set) to HIGH or

LOW position.

CLOCK MEMORY BACKUP

The clock memory backup allows your alarm and clock time settings to be

stored for up to a day when there is a power interruption e.g. power fail-

ure.The complete clock radio and display illumination will be switched off.

As soon as the power supply returns, the display will indicate the correct

time.

Remove the battery door to insert a 9 volts 6F22 type battery (not

included) for backup.

Close the battery door.

NOTE:

If no backup battery is installed or the power interruption is prolonged,

you will need to set the clock and alarm times again.

Batteries contain chemical substances so they should be disposed of

properly.

Standby power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2W

RADIO

You can use this set solely as a radio!

Adjust

OFF/ ON/ AUTO/ BUZZ

to ON to switch on the radio.

Select your waveband by adjusting the

FM/MW

switch

Adjust TUNING to tune to your desired station

Turn the VOLUME control to adjust the volume level

Adjust

OFF/ ON/ AUTO/ BUZZ

to OFF to switch off the radio.

To improve reception:

FM:

Extend and position the pigtail fully to obtain optimal reception.

MW:

uses a built-in antenna inside the set. Direct the antenna by

adjusting the position of your set

SETTING THE CLOCK TIME

The time is displayed using the 12-hour clock.

Hold down SET TIME/ALARM OFF.

Press

TIME SET 3

repeatedly, or hold down

TIME SET 3

adjust minute and/or hour.

TIME SET 3

: to adjust time fast forward

TIME SET 4

: to adjsut time back

Release SET TIME/ALARM OFF and

TIME SET 3

when you reach

the correct setting.

™

The set clock time will show on the display and start to run.

USING THE ALARM

This set allows you to set one alarm (alarm 1 or alarm 2), or set two

alarms simultaneously.This set also offers you two alarm modes: Auto

(radio) and Buzz.

SETTING THE ALARM TIME

Hold down SET ALARM 1 or SET ALARM 2

Press TIME SET

repeatedly, or hold down TIME SET

adjust minute and/or hour.

Release SET ALARM 1 or SET ALARM 2, and TIME SET

when

you reach the desired time setting.The display will return to the clock

time.

SELECTING THE ALARM MODE

Adjust AL1/AL2/AL1+2 to AL1 (alarm 1), or AL2 (alarm 2), or AL1+2

(alarm 1 + alarm 2) .

Select your choice of alarm mode by adjusting

OFF/ ON/ AUTO/ BUZZ

AUTO or BUZZ.

™

The corresponding alarm indicator(s) will light up.

Helpful Hint:

•

If you have selected the radio mode, make sure you have adjusted the

volume loud enough to wake you.

•

The buzzer is set at a fixed volume and cannot be adjusted.

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 SET TIME/ALARM OFF during the alarm call.

CANCELING THE ALARM COMPLETELY

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

•

Adjust OFF/ON/AUTO/BUZZ to OFF position.

REPEAT ALARM

This repeats your alarm call at 7-8-minute intervals.

During the alarm call, press

REPEAT ALARM

Repeat if desired for up to 59 minutes.

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

Set OFF/ON/AUTO/BUZZ to OFF position.

Set your sleep time by pressing on the SLEEP button. Keep your finger

on the button and the display will begin to count down from 0:59 to

0:00 minute.

™

To cancel sleep, press

SET TIME/ALARM OFF

™

To view the remaining sleep time, press SLEEP.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

•

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

• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnet

device, the disconnet device shall remain readily operable.

•

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 ventila-

tion 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 abra-

sives as these may harm the housing.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

herein may result in unsafe operation.

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