Philips AJ3231 Folheto
RADIO
You can use this set solely as a radio!
1 Adjust RADIO ON/OFF to ON to switch on the radio.
2 Select your waveband by adjusting the BAND switch.
3 Adjust TUNING to tune to your desired station.
4 Turn the VOLUME control to adjust the volume level.
5 Adjust RADIO ON/OFF to OFF to switch off the radio.
To improve reception:
FM:
1 Adjust RADIO ON/OFF to ON to switch on the radio.
2 Select your waveband by adjusting the BAND switch.
3 Adjust TUNING to tune to your desired station.
4 Turn the VOLUME control to adjust the volume level.
5 Adjust 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.
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.
1 Turn the clock control to SET TIME or SET AL 1 or SET AL 2 to set the
clock or alarm time respectively.
2 Press UP / DOWN repeatedly or hold down on the respective button to adjust
the hours and minutes.
3 Release UP / DOWN when you reach the correct setting.
4 After you have set both the hour and minutes, turn the clock control to
4 After 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
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
™ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
1 Check that both the clock control is in CLOCK position and the radio is
1 Check that both the clock control is in CLOCK position and the radio is
switched off.
2 To set the sleep function, do one of the following:
• Press and hold SLEEP.
• 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.
IMPORTANT!
1 During SLEEP activation, if you attempt to cancel SLEEP by pressing RADIO
1 During SLEEP activation, if you attempt to cancel SLEEP by pressing RADIO
ON/OFF, the radio cannot be switched off.
2 To 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.
AJ3231’s speakers.
1 Adjust the BAND (MW/FM/AUX) control to select AUX.
2 Connect the AUX-IN cable of the set to an AUDIO OUT or headphone jack on
2 Connect 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
Power Consumption
Active.......................................................................5.0 W
Standby................................................................< 2.0 W
Standby................................................................< 2.0 W
Dimensions (w x d x h)...................140 x 61 x 140 (mm)
Weight.....................................................................0.53 kg
Weight.....................................................................0.53 kg
SAFETY 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
• 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.
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
• 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
• 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.
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.
herein may result in unsafe operation.
This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the
European Union.
European Union.
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.
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.
electric shock.
Problem
– Possible Cause
• Remedy
• Remedy
No sound/power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the volume
• Adjust the volume
Occasional crackling sound during FM broadcast
– Weak signal
• Adjust the position of the Pigtail
• 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
• 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
• 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
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The correct disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and human health.
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