Philips AJ3125 User manual - Page 3

English CONTROLS 1 PM indicator - lights up when time is PM. 2 ALARM indicator - lights up when alarm activated. 3 SLEEP - activates the radio for sleep function 4 Clock control - CLOCK : to run on clock time - SET ALARM : sets the alarm time - SET TIME : sets the clock time - HR/MIN : adjusts the hours/ minutes for the clock and alarm times 5 SLEEP OFF /REPEAT ALARM - switches off the radio sleep function - switches off the active alarm for a 8-9 minute period 6 Frequency indicator - shows the radio frequency of your selected waveband 7 TUNING - tunes to radio stations 8 BAND - select FM/AM waveband 9 VOLUME - adjusts the sound level 0 ALARM RESET - stops the active alarm for 24 hours ! DISPLAY - show the clock/ alarm times and status of the set @ RADIO OFF / ON - switches the radio off/on # ALARM - OFF switches off the alarm - RAD activates the radio for alarm - BUZ activates the buzzer for alarm $ Battery door - opens to store a 9 volt 6F22 type battery (not included) for clock memory backup % Power cord - for power supply and to improve FM reception INSTALLATION POWER SUPPLY 1 Check if the power supply, as shown on the type plate located on the bot- tom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If it does not, consult your dealer or service center. 2 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 To disconnect the set from the power supply completely, remove the plug from the wall outlet. 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 failure. 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. 1 Remove the battery door to insert a 9 volt 6F22 type battery (not included) for backup. 2 Replace 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 should be disposed of properly. Standby power consumption 1W RADIO You can use this set solely as a radio! 1 Adjust RADIO OFF /ON 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 OFF /ON to OFF to switch off the radio. To improve reception: FM: use the antenna built in the power cord. Adjust the position of the power cord for optimum reception. AM: uses a built-in antenna inside the set. Direct the antenna by adjust- ing the position of your set. SETTING THE CLOCK AND ALARM TIMES The time is displayed using the 12-hour clock with PM indicator (PM off = AM). IMPORTANT! To adjust the clock and alarm times accurately, always make sure you press the HR or MIN buttons separately and not simultaneously. 1 Turn the clock control to SET TIME or SET ALARM to set the clock or alarm time respectively. 2 Press HR or MIN repeatedly or hold down on the respective button to adjust the hours and minutes. 3 Release HR or MIN when you reach the correct setting. 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 set the alarm time first. You can choose from two different alarm modes to wake you up: by radio or buzzer. • Select your choice of alarm mode by adjusting ALARM to RAD or BUZ. ™ 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 1 hour and 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 ALARM to OFF position. REPEAT ALARM This repeats your alarm call at 8-9-minute intervals. 1 During the alarm call, press SLEEP OFF /REPEAT ALARM. 2 Repeat if desired for up to 1 hour and 59 minutes. SLEEP About Sleep This set has a built-in timer which enables the set to be automatically switched off during radio playback after a fixed period of 59 minutes. This allows you to lie back, listen and fall asleep. Setting SLEEP 1 Check that the clock control is in CLOCK position. 2 Set RADIO to OFF position. 3 Press SLEEP to activate the sleep function. ™ To cancel sleep, press SLEEP OFF /REPEAT ALARM.