Philips MP3 Docking Station DC290B User Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or  
electric shock, this apparatus should not be  
exposed to rain or moisture and objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, should not  
be placed on this apparatus.  
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j Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched, particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
1 Important  
Safety  
k Only use attachments/accessories  
Important Safety Instructions  
a Read these instructions.  
b Keep these instructions.  
c Heed all warnings.  
specified by the manufacturer.  
l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination  
to avoid injury from tip-over.  
d Follow all instructions.  
e Do not use this apparatus near water.  
f Clean only with dry cloth.  
g Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
h Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
n Refer all servicing to qualified 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.  
i Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized or grounding-type plug.  
A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third  
grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into  
your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
o Battery 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.  
p Apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing.  
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Your product contains batteries, 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.  
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for  
additional information on a recycling center in  
your area.  
q Do not place any sources of danger on  
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,  
lighted candles).  
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance  
coupler is used as the disconnect device,  
the disconnect device shall remain readily  
operable.  
Warning  
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.  
Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.  
Never place this apparatus on other electrical  
equipment.  
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight,  
naked flames or heat.  
Ensure that you always have easy access to the  
power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the  
apparatus from the power.  
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.  
Notice  
Any changes or modifications made to this  
device that are not expressly approved by  
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
“Made for iPod®” and “Made for iPhone®”  
mean that an electronic accessory  
Disposal of your old product and  
batteries  
has been designed to connect specifically to  
iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has  
been certified by the developer to meet  
Apple performance standards. Apple is not  
responsible for the operation of this device  
or its compliance with safety and regulatory  
standards. Please note that the use of this  
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect  
wireless performance.  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
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 and  
batteries. The correct disposal of these  
products helps prevent potentially negative  
consequences on the environment and human  
health.  
iPhone, iPod, iPod touch and iPod nano are  
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
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2 Your Docking  
Entertainment  
System  
Congratulations on your purchase, and  
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the  
support that Philips offers, register your product  
Introduction  
With this unit, you can enjoy audio from the  
iPod, iPhone, other audio devices, or the radio.  
The radio, iPod, or iPhone can be set as the  
alarm timer.You can set two alarm timers to  
go off at different time.  
What’s in the box  
Check and identify the contents of your  
package:  
Main unit  
Remote control  
1 x MP3 link cable  
User manual  
Quick start guide  
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Overview of the main unit  
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DOCKING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DC290B  
m
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a
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c
d
DATE  
VOL  
SLEEP  
SOURCE  
DOCK for  
j
i
h
SET TIME  
PROG  
VOL  
e
f
REPEAT ALARM  
B R I G H T N E S S C O N T R O L  
ALARM  
1
ALARM  
2
g
a
/DATE  
View the clock time and date.  
f ALARM1/ALARM2  
Set the alarm timer.  
Turn off the alarm tone.  
View alarm settings.  
b SLEEP  
Set the sleep timer.  
g Display panel  
c
d
e
/
Show the current status.  
Search within an audio file.  
Tune to a radio station.  
h REPEAT ALARM/BRIGHTNESS  
CONTROL  
/SET TIME/PROG  
Repeat the alarm.  
Adjust the display brightness.  
Set the clock and date.  
Program radio stations.  
i SOURCE  
Select a source: iPod/iPhone, FM  
tuner or MP3 link.  
Turn on the unit or switch to  
standby mode.  
Deactivate the sleep timer.  
Stop alarm.  
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j OK/  
Overview of the remote control  
Start or pause iPod/iPhone play.  
Confirm selection.  
k
/
Skip to the previous/next audio file.  
Select a preset radio station.  
Adjust time.  
TUNER  
POWER  
a
b
p
l VOL +/-  
Adjust volume.  
c
m Dock for iPod/iPhone  
Load an iPod/iPhone.  
OK  
d
e
n FM antenna  
Improve FM reception.  
o MP3-LINK  
f
g
SET TIME  
PROG  
Jack for an external audio device.  
MENU  
SLEEP  
MP  
3
LINK  
o
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BRIGHTNESS  
REP ALM  
MUTE  
h
i
j
DBB  
DSC  
VOL  
m
k
l
ALM 1  
ALM 2  
a POWER  
Turn on the unit or switch to  
standby mode.  
Stop alarm.  
Deactivate the sleep timer.  
b iPhone/iPod  
Select iPhone or iPod source.  
c
/
Skip to the previous/next audio file.  
Select a preset radio station.  
Navigate through the iPod/iPhone  
menu.  
Adjust time.  
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d
/
3 Get started  
Search within an audio file.  
Tune to a radio station.  
e OK/  
Caution  
Start or pause iPod/iPhone play.  
Confirm selection.  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than herein  
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or  
other unsafe operation.  
f MP3 LINK  
Select external audio device source.  
g MENU  
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in  
sequence.  
Select the iPhone/iPod menu.  
If you contact Philips, 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. ___________________________  
h SLEEP  
Set the sleep timer.  
i BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM  
Adjust the display brightness.  
Repeat the alarm.  
j DBB  
Turn on or off dynamic bass  
enhancement.  
Install batteries  
k DSC  
Select a preset sound setting.  
Note  
l ALM 1/ALM 2  
You can only use AC power as power supply.  
Batteries (not supplied) are for backup  
purpose.  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
perchlorate.  
Set the alarm timer.  
Turn off the alarm tone.  
View alarm settings.  
m VOL +/-  
Adjust volume.  
n MUTE  
Mute volume.  
o SET TIME/PROG  
Set the clock and date.  
Program radio stations.  
p TUNER  
Select the tuner source.  
2
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AA  
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1 Open the battery compartment.  
2 Press OK/  
to select the 12/24 hour  
to set the hour.  
format.  
2 Insert 2 x R6/UM-3/AA size batteries  
with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.  
3 Press  
/
3 Close the battery compartment.  
4 Press SET TIME/PROG to confirm.  
» The minute digits begin to blink.  
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minute, year,  
month, and day.  
Connect power  
Tip  
In 12 hour format, [MONTH--DAY] is  
displayed.  
Caution  
in 24 hour format, [DAY--MONTH] is  
displayed.  
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power  
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on  
the back or underside of the apparatus.  
Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the  
AC power cord, always pull the plug from the  
socket. Never pull the cord.  
Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure  
you have completed all other connections.  
Turn on  
1 Press POWER.  
» The unit switches to the last selected  
source.  
Note  
The type plate is located on the bottom of the  
main unit.  
Switch to standby  
1 Press POWER again to switch the unit to  
standby mode.  
» The time and date (if set) appear on  
the display panel.  
1 Connect the AC power cord to the wall  
outlet.  
Set time and date  
1 In standby mode, press and hold SET  
TIME/PROG for 2 seconds.  
» Hour digits start to blink.  
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2 Place the iPhone/iPod into the dock.  
4 Play  
Play from iPod/iPhone  
You can enjoy audio from iPod/iPhone through  
this unit.  
Compatible iPod/iPhone  
Apple iPod and iPhone models with a 30-pin  
dock connector:  
iPod classic  
iPod touch  
iPod nano  
iPod 5th generation (video)  
iPod with color display  
iPod mini  
iPhone  
iPhone 3G  
3 Press iPhone/iPod to select iPod/iPhone  
source.  
» The connected iPod/iPhone plays  
automatically.  
To pause/resume play, press OK/  
To skip to a track, press  
To search during play, press and  
hold , then release to resume  
.
/
.
iPhone 3GS  
/
normal play.  
To go back to the previous iPod/  
iPhone menu, press MENU. To scroll  
through the menu, press . To  
confirm a selection, press OK/  
» If no key is pressed for more than  
Listen to the iPod/iPhone  
1 Lift up the iPhone/iPod dock on the top  
panel.  
/
.
10 seconds, OK/  
acts back as  
the play/pause key.  
Charge the iPod/iPhone  
When the unit is connected to power,  
the docked iPod/iPhone begins to charge.  
Tip  
For certain iPod models, it may take up to a  
minute before the charging indication appears.  
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5 Listen to radio  
Play from an external device  
You can also listen to an external audio device  
through this unit.  
Note  
1 Press MP3 LINK to select the MP3 link  
Only FM radio reception is available on this  
unit.  
source.  
2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to:  
the MP3 LINK jack (3.5mm) on the  
back of the unit.  
the headphone jack on an external  
device.  
Tune to a radio station  
3 Start to play the device (see the device  
Tip  
user manual).  
Position the antenna as far as possible from  
TV, VCR or other radiation source.  
Note  
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust  
the position of the antenna.  
1 Press TUNER to select FM tuner.  
2 Press and hold  
/
for more than 2  
seconds.  
» [Srch] (search) is displayed.  
» The radio tunes to a station with  
strong reception automatically.  
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.  
To tune to a weak station, press  
/
repeatedly until you find optimal  
reception.  
Program radio stations  
automatically  
You can program a maximum of 20 preset  
radio stations.  
1 In the tuner mode, press and hold SET  
TIME/PROG for more than 2 seconds to  
activate automatic program mode.  
» [AUTO] (auto) is displayed.  
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» All available stations are programmed  
in the order of waveband reception  
strength.  
6 Other features  
» The first programmed radio station is  
Set the alarm timer  
broadcast automatically.  
You can set two alarms which go off at different  
time.  
Program radio stations  
manually  
1 Ensure that you have set the clock correctly.  
(See “Get started - Set time and date”.)  
2 Press and hold ALM 1 or ALM 2 for 2  
You can program a maximum of 20 preset  
radio stations.  
seconds.  
» [AL 1] or [AL 2] begin to blink.  
1 Tune to a radio station.  
3 Press SOURCE on the top panel to select  
an alarm sound source: iPod/iPhone, FM  
tuner, or buzzer.  
2 Press SET TIME/PROG to activate the  
program mode.  
3 Press  
/
to select a number.  
4 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2.  
4 Press SET TIME/PROG to confirm.  
» The hour digits begin to blink.  
5 Repeat the above steps to program other  
5 Press  
/
repeatedly to set the hour.  
stations.  
6 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 to confirm.  
» The minute digits begin to blink.  
Tip  
7 Repeat steps 5-6 to set the minute.  
To overwrite a programmed station, store  
another station in its place.  
8 Repeat steps 5-6 to select whether to  
ring alarm the whole week, on weekdays,  
or at weekend.  
9 Repeat steps 5-6 to set the alarm volume.  
Select a preset radio station  
Tip  
1 Press  
/
to select a preset number.  
If you set iPhone/iPod playlist as the sound  
source, you must create a playlist in iTunes  
called “PHILIPS” and import it to your iPhone/  
iPod.  
If no playlist is created in the iPod/iPhone or  
there is no song in the playlist, the unit will  
wake to songs in the iPod/iPhone.  
Activate and deactivate the alarm timer  
1 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 repeatedly to  
activate or deactivate the timer.  
» If the timer is activated, [ AL 1] or  
[
AL2] is displayed.  
» If the timer is deactivated, [ AL1] or  
AL2] disappears.  
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Repeat alarm  
7 Adjust sound  
1 When the alarm rings, press  
BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM.  
» The alarm repeats ringing minutes later.  
Adjust volume level  
Tip  
1 During play, press VOL +/- to increase/  
decrease the volume level.  
You can press  
repeat alarm.  
/
to adjust the interval to  
Mute sound  
Stop alarm ring  
1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute  
1 When the alarm rings, press the  
corresponding ALM 1 or ALM 2.  
» The alarm stops but the alarm settings  
remain.  
sound.  
Select a preset sound effect  
View the alarm settings  
1 During play, press DSC repeatedly to  
select:  
1 Press ALM 1 or ALM 2.  
[POP] (pop)  
[JAZZ] (jazz)  
[CLAS] (classic)  
[ROCK] (rock)  
[FLAT] (flat)  
Set the sleep timer  
This unit can switch to standby automatically  
after a set period of time.  
1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a set  
Enhance bass  
period of time (in minutes).  
» When the sleep timer is activated, the  
display shows , and the volume will  
gradually decrease in the last 5 minutes.  
1 During play, press DBB to turn on or off  
dynamic bass enhancement.  
» If DBB is activated, [DBB] is displayed.  
To deactivate sleep timer  
1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off)  
is displayed.  
» When the sleep timer is deactivated,  
disappears on the display.  
Adjust display brightness  
1 Press BRIGHTNESS/REP ALM  
repeatedly to select different levels of  
display brightness.  
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General information  
AC power  
8 Product  
information  
120V ~ 60Hz  
7.5 W  
Operation Power  
Consumption  
Standby Power  
Consumption  
Dimensions  
- Main Unit  
<1 W  
Note  
263 x78 x 165 mm  
Product information is subject to change  
without prior notice.  
(W x H x D)  
Weight  
- With Packing  
- Main Unit  
2.1 kg  
1.36 kg  
Specifications  
Amplifier  
Rated Output Power  
Frequency Response  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Total Harmonic  
2 x 5 W RMS  
20 -20000 Hz, -3dB  
>67 dB  
Distortion  
<1%  
Aux Input (MP3 link)  
0.5 V RMS 20kohm  
Tuner  
FM  
Tuning Range  
Tuning grid  
Sensitivity  
87.5 - 108 MHz  
100 KHz  
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio <22 dBu  
- Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio <43 dBu  
Search Selectivity  
Total Harmonic  
Distortion  
>28dBf  
<2%  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
>55 dB  
Speakers  
Speaker Impedance  
Speaker Driver  
Sensitivity  
4 ohm  
2.25”  
>84dB/m/W  
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9 Troubleshooting  
Warning  
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.  
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair  
the system yourself.  
If you encounter problems when using this  
apparatus, check the following points before  
requesting service. If the problem remains  
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.  
philips.com/welcome).When you contact  
Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby  
and the model number and serial number  
are available.  
No power  
Ensure that the AC power plug of the  
unit is connected properly.  
Ensure that there is power at the AC  
outlet.  
Ensure that the batteries are inserted  
correctly.  
No sound  
Adjust the volume.  
No response from the unit  
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power  
plug, then turn on the unit again.  
Poor radio reception  
Increase the distance between the unit  
and your TV or VCR.  
Fully extend the FM antenna.  
Timer does not work  
Set the clock correctly.  
Switch on the timer.  
Clock/timer setting erased  
Power has been interrupted or the power  
plug has been disconnected.  
Reset the clock/timer.  
18 EN  
 
 
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PO Box 2248  
Alpharetta, GA 30023-2248  
Phone 1 866 309 0845  
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