Philips AE2430 User manual

AE2430

User manual

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Contents

1 Important 2

Safety 2

Notice 3

2 Your Portable Radio 5

Introduction 5

What’s in the box 5

Overview of the main unit 6

3 Get started 7

Install battery 8

Connect power 9

Set time 10

Turn on 10

4 Listen to radio 10

Select FM/MW band 10

Tune to a radio station 10

Program radio stations automatically 11

Program radio stations manually 11

Select a preset radio station 12

5 Product information 13

6 Troubleshooting 14

1 Important

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

aRead these instructions.

bKeep these instructions.

cHeed all warnings.

dFollow all instructions.

eDo not use this apparatus near water.

fClean only with dry cloth.

gDo not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

hDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)

that produce heat.

iProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

j Only use attachments/accessories specied by the

manufacturer.

kUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

l Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

mBattery usage CAUTION – To prevent battery leakage which

may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to

the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the

unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and

alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long

time.

nApparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

oDo not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g.

liquid lled objects, lighted candles).

pWhere the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as

the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain

readily operable.

Notice

This product complies with the radio interference

requirements of the European Community.

Any changes or modications made to this device that are not

expressly approved by Gibson Innovations may void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Recycling

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality

materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to

a product, it means the product is covered by the European

Directive 2002/96/EC:

Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please

inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of

electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old

product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the

environment and human health.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive

2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household

waste.

When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol with the

chemical symbol ‘Pb’, it means that the batteries comply with

the requirement set by the directive for lead:

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.

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has a double insulation system.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make

the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box),

polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam

sheet.)

Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused

if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local

regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted

batteries and old equipment.

2 Your Portable Radio

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully

benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at

www.philips.com/support.

Introduction

With this unit, you can:

• know the time

• listen to FM/MW radio stations

What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

• Main unit

• Power cord

• User manual

Overview of the main unit

aAntenna

• Improve radio reception.

• Jack for headphone.

cVOLUME

• Adjust volume.

• Turn on/off radio.

e1 - 10

• Select number for a preset radio station.

• Select a preset radio station.

fDisplay panel

• Show the time/radio information.

gBAND

• Select FM or MW band.

hTUNING

• Tune to a radio station.

• Adjust hour/minute digits.

iPROG/AUTO SCAN

• Program preset radio stations.

• Scan and store radio stations automatically.

• Set time.

3 Get started

Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.

Note

• The type plate is located on the bottom of the apparatus.

If you contact the Consumer Care, you will be asked for the model and

serial number of this apparatus.The model number and serial number

are on the rear of the apparatus.Write the numbers here:

Model No. __________________________

Serial No. ___________________________

Install battery

Caution

• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or re.

Never discard batteries in re.

• Risk of product damage! When the apparatus is not used for long

periods, remove the battery.

• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed

of properly.

1Open the battery compartment.

2Insert 4 x 1.5 V R14/UM2/C batteries (not supplied) with

correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.

3Close the battery compartment.

Tip

• When the main unit is powered by batteries, the backlight turns on

for 5 seconds after any operation.

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