Philips Clock Radio AJ3977CD User Manual

English  
Controls/ Power supply  
CD Clock Radio  
AJ3977  
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SETTIME/PROGRAM  
Clock: sets clock time  
Tuner: programs preset stations  
CD: programs tracks and reviews the  
program  
Controls (See 1)  
Front panel  
1 ALARM RESET/ y  
stops the active alarm for 24 hours  
turns the set on/off  
User manual  
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SLEEP - displays/adjusts/turns off sleep timer  
turns off SLEEP function  
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2 LIFTTO OPEN  
lift here to open CD  
door  
^ ALARM 1  
turns on ALARM 1 and selects radio, CD  
or buzzer mode  
CD  
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TUNER – selects CD or radio sound  
stops ALARM 1 for 24 hours  
turns off ALARM 1  
source  
4 ALARM 2  
turns on ALARM 2 and selects radio, CD  
Back and bottom panels  
RESET – use a ballpoint pen to press the  
hole if the set/display does not react to any of  
the controls  
or buzzer mode  
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stops ALARM 2 for 24 hours  
turns off ALARM 2  
Battery compartment  
insert 2 x 1.5V  
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DIM – changes the brightness of display  
AA batteries (not supplied) for clock memory  
backup  
illumination  
REPEAT ALARM – stops the alarm for a  
Power cord - connects to wall outlet  
) FM antenna – improves FM reception.  
5-minute period  
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2; - starts or pauses CD playback  
BAND 9  
CAUTION  
Tuner: selects wavebands  
CD: stops CD playback  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other  
than herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure or other unsafe  
operation.  
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HOUR/ MIN,TUNING / §  
Clock: adjusts the hour/minute for clock/  
alarm time (up)  
Tuner: tunes to radio stations (down, up)  
CD: skips or searches CD track/ passage  
backward/ forward  
Power Supply  
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Check if the power voltage, as shown on the  
back of the set, corresponds to your local  
power supply.  
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VOLUME3, 4  
adjusts volume level  
PRESET4  
selects a preset radio station  
(down)  
Connect the power plug to the wall outlet..  
The power supply is switched on and 12:00  
appears on the display.You can set the clock  
now. (See Setting the clock)  
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DISPLAY  
toggles clock display/ status of  
the set  
REPEAT/ PRESET3  
CD: repeats a track /program/ entire CD  
Tuner: selects a preset radio station (up)  
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To turn off the set completely, withdraw the  
power cord from the wall socket.  
The type plate is located on the back  
of the set  
 
Alarm  
Basic functions  
Clock  
Basic functions  
Switching on and off and  
selecting functions  
Press ALARM RESET/ y to switch on.  
= The set switches to the last sound source  
selected.  
= The active alarm is switched off.  
Press CD/ TUNER once or more to select:  
CD or TUNER function.  
Press y to switch off the set.  
= The active alarm is switched on.  
Clock  
Alarm  
Switching off the alarm  
Clock memory backup  
General  
There are 3 ways of switching off the alarm.  
Unless you choose to cancel the alarm  
completely, the Daily Alarm Reset option will  
be automatically selected after 60 minutes-  
from the time your alarm time first goes off.  
When power failure occurs, the set will be  
turned off.When the power supply returns,  
12:00 appears on the display and you need to  
reset the clock.  
To retain the clock/ alarm time in the event of  
AC power failure or disconnection, insert 2 x  
1.5V batteries, type AA (not supplied), into  
the battery compartment: it will act as clock  
memory backup; However, operation of the  
alarms, tuner and CD are excluded.  
1 Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.  
2 Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery  
compartment..  
• Replace the batteries once a year, or as  
often as necessary.  
Two different alarm times ALARM1 and  
ALARM2 can be set in the radio, CD or  
buzzer mode.  
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Setting the alarm time and  
mode  
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Check the set is switched off.  
Daily alarm reset  
Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 once or  
more to switch on the alarm and select tuner,  
CD or buzzer alarm modes.  
Hour and minute digits flash (12:00 flashes  
by default). Display shows AL1 (or AL2)  
TUNER,AL1(or AL2) CD,AL1(or AL2)  
(See 2)  
Hold down or press HOUR/ MIN  
repeatedly to adjust the hours and minutes  
respectively. Release HOUR/ MIN when you  
have reached the correct setting.  
Press SETTIME/PROGRAM to confirm.  
The display returns to clock time. AL1 or  
AL2 appears. (See 3)  
If you want the alarm mode to be stopped  
immediately but also wish to repeat the  
alarm call at the same time for the following  
day:  
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Helpful hints:  
The tuner presets and the volume level will be  
retained in the set’s memory.  
Press ALARM RESET/ y during the  
alarm call.  
Adjusting volume  
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME3, 4  
controls.  
or press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 during  
the alarm call.  
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Batteries contain chemical substances,  
so they should be disposed of properly  
Display shows the volume level  
number from 00-20.  
and a  
Repeat alarm  
Setting the clock  
The time is displayed using 12-hour clock  
where PM or MW lights up.  
Check the set is switched off.  
Press SETTIME/PROGRAM.  
Display: hour and minute digits flash  
(12:00 flashes by default)  
Hold down or press HOUR/ MIN  
repeatedly to adjust the hours and minutes  
respectively. Release HOUR/ MIN when you  
have reached the correct setting.  
Press SETTIME/PROGRAM to confirm.  
This will repeat your alarm call at 5-minute  
Illumination brightness  
Press DIM once or more.  
=The brightness of the display can be  
adjusted.  
intervals.  
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During the alarm call, press REPEAT  
At the set alarm time, the radio, CD or  
buzzer switches on and about 60 minutes  
later, switches off automatically.  
ALARM.  
Repeat if desired (up to a maximum 12  
times)  
Low Bright Low  
If you set and activate the same time for  
both alarms, only ALARM 1 will be  
activated at the set alarm time.  
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Switching off the alarm completely  
Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 once or  
You will deactivate the alarms after  
turning on the set.  
more until the AL1 or AL2 disappears.  
To check your alarm time setting, press  
Helpful hints:  
ALARM 1 or ALARM 2  
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- If no action is executed within 10 seconds, the  
display will return to previous time setting.  
Helpful hints:  
- If CD alarm mode is selected, a CD must be  
inserted. The buzzer alarm option will auto-  
matically replace the CD alarm if you  
have forgotten to insert a CD.  
Standby power consumption  
(clock mode)  
1.0W  
- If you have an alarm set in the radio or CD mode,  
make sure you have adjusted the volume loud  
enough to wake you up.  
 
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Digital tuner  
Programming radio stations  
Digital tuner  
You can store up to a total of 20 radio stations in  
the memory (10 FM and 10 MW), manually or  
automatically (Autostore).  
Tuning to radio stations  
Press y to on, then press CD TUNER once  
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or more to select TUNER.  
Manual programming  
The display shows TUNER and  
if programmed, a preset number appears  
Then, the display shows briefly radio  
station frequency and waveband.  
If programmed, PROG appears (See 4)  
The display returns to clock time (See 5)  
The active alarm is switched off. AL1 or  
AL2 disappears.  
If necessary, press DISPLAY to toggle the  
clock and radio display.  
Press BAND 9 to select your desired  
waveband, MW or FM.  
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Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to  
radio stations).  
Press SETTIME/PROGRAM to activate  
programming.  
Display: P01. PROG flashes.  
Press 3,4 once or more to allocate a num-  
ber from 1 to 10.  
Press SETTIME/PROGRAM to confirm.  
Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations.  
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Helpful hints:  
- You can erase a preset station by storing another  
frequency in its place.  
Press and hold or § until the frequency in  
the display starts running.  
Autostore  
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CLASS 1  
Autostore automatically starts programming radio  
stations from preset 1. Any previous presets e.g.  
manually programmed will be erased.  
The radio automatically tunes to a station  
of sufficient reception.The frequency keeps  
running during automatic tuning..  
Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the  
desired station.  
In TUNER mode, press and hold SET  
TIME/PROGRAM until the frequency and  
PROG flash.  
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To tune to a weak station, press or § briefly  
and repeatedly until you have found optimal  
reception.  
LASER PRODUCT  
Available stations are programmed  
(FM and MW). P and a preset number (1 -  
10) appear when a station is stored.  
(See 6)  
To improve radio reception:  
For FM, extend and position the FM antenna fully to  
obtain optimum reception.  
After all stations are stored, the first  
autostore preset station automatically  
plays.  
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For MW, the set is provided with a built-in antenna.  
Direct the aerial by turning the whole set.  
To listen to a preset station  
Press the PRESET3,4 buttons once or more  
until the desired preset station is displayed.  
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CD player/SLEEP  
Maintenance & Safety  
CD player  
CD player and CD handling  
Selecting different play  
modes: REPEAT (See 9, 0 )  
You can select and change the various play  
modes before or during playback, and  
combine the modes with PROG.  
REP – plays the current track continuously.  
REP ALL – plays the entire disc/program  
continuously.  
To select play modes, press REPEAT once  
or more.  
Press 2; to start playback if in the stop  
position.  
To select normal playback, press REPEAT  
repeatedly until the various modes are no  
longer displayed.  
You can also press 9 to cancel your play  
modes.  
CD playback  
Helpful hints:  
(See @)  
This set can play audio discs including  
CD-R and CD-RW.  
If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly,  
use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before  
taking the set to repair.  
- When searching within a final track and you  
reach the end of the last track, the CD goes to  
stop mode.  
Do not try to play a CD-ROM, CDI,  
VCD, DVD or computer CD.  
CDs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies by some record companies may  
be unplayable by this product.  
The lens of the CD player should never be  
touched!  
Sudden changes in the surrounding tempera-  
ture can cause condensation to form and the  
lens of your CD player to cloud over. Playing  
a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to  
clean the lens but leave the set in a warm  
environment until the moisture evaporates.  
Always shut the CD door to keep the CD  
compartment dust-free.To clean, dust the  
compartment with a soft dry cloth.  
To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from  
the center towards the edge using a soft, lint-  
free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as they  
may damage the disc.  
Programming track  
numbers  
You may store up to 20 tracks in the desired  
sequence. If you like, store any track more  
than once.  
In the stop position, press SETTIME/PRO-  
GRAM to activate programming.  
Display: PROG and P01 flash. (see 8)  
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Lift the CD door at  
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LIFTTO OPEN.  
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Insert a CD with the printed side facing up,  
and close the CD door.  
Press y to on, then press CD TUNER once  
or more to select CD.  
Display shows -- and later, the total  
number of tracks. CD appears.  
The active alarm is switched off. AL1 or  
AL2 disappears.  
Press PLAY/PAUSE 2; to start playback.  
Display shows briefly current track number  
and returns to the clock display.  
If necessary, press DISPLAY to toggle the  
clock and CD display.  
To interrupt playback, press 2;. (See 7)  
Press 2; again to resume playback.  
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Press  
or  
§
to select your desired track  
number.  
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Display: PROG and your desired track  
number flash.  
Press SETTIME/PROGRAM to store the  
desired track number.  
Display: PROG and P02 flash for you to  
program the next track.  
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all  
desired tracks in this way.  
Never write on a CD or attach any stickers  
to it.  
SLEEP  
Safety information (See @)  
Place the set on a hard and flat surface so  
that the system does not tilt.  
Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs 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 holes and sur-  
rounding 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 can-  
dles, should be placed on the apparatus.  
The mechanical parts of the set contain  
self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled  
or lubricated.  
To clean the set, use a soft dry cloth. Do not  
use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,  
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may  
harm the housing.  
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The CD clock radio has a built-in sleep timer,  
which enables the set to be automatically  
switched off during radio or CD playback  
after a set period of time.  
Press  
9
to stop playback.  
Setting the sleep timer  
During radio or CD playback, press SLEEP  
once or more until the desired option is  
shown. (see !)  
Helpful hints: CD play will also stop when:  
- you open the CD compartment;  
Display shows --after 20 tracks are  
stored  
To play your program, press 2;.  
- you select TUNER sound source;  
- the CD has reached the end of playback.  
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Display shows: 00(off) = 90 (minutes)  
= 75 = 60 = 45 = 30 = 15  
= 10 = 00(off)...  
To review a program  
In the stop position, press and hold  
SETTIME/PROGRAM until the display  
shows all your stored track numbers in  
sequence.  
Selecting a different track  
Press or § once or repeatedly until your  
desired track number appears in the display.  
In the pause/stop position, press 2; to start  
playback.  
To view the time countdown to the standby  
mode, press SLEEP again.  
To cancel sleep, press:  
SLEEP once or more until 00 appears.  
or y to switch off.  
Erasing a program  
You can erase the contents of the memory  
by:  
Finding a passage within a track  
During playback, press and hold down  
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2
or §  
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Helpful hints:  
- The active alarm will be switched on when  
the SLEEP function is deactivated.  
– Pressing  
9
(twice during playback or  
The CD is played at a high speed and low  
volume.  
Release or § when you recognize the  
passage you want.  
once in the stop position)  
– Selecting TUNER sound source;  
– opening the CD door.  
Normal CD playback resumes.  
 
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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: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circum-  
stances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty.  
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No sound  
The CD skips tracks  
– CD damaged or dirty  
• Replace or clean CD  
PROG is active  
– Volume not adjusted  
• Adjust theVOLUME 3, 4  
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• Quit PROG mode  
Button fail to react  
Occasional crackling sound during FM  
broadcast  
– Electrostatic discharge  
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• Press the RESET hole, or disconnect the set from  
the power supply, and reconnect the set after 5  
minutes.  
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– Weak signal  
• Extend FM antenna fully  
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indication  
Continuous crackling/ hiss disturbance  
during MW broadcast  
No disc inserted  
Insert a suitable disc  
– Electrical interference fromTVs, computers,  
fluorescent lamps, etc.  
– CD badly scratched or dirty  
• Replace/ clean CD  
Move set away from other electrical equipment  
– Laser lens steamed up  
The alarm does not function  
• Wait until lens has adjusted to room temperature  
– Laser lens dirty  
– CD or radio switched on  
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• Clean lens by playing a CD lens cleaning disc  
– CD-R/CD-RW is non-finalized  
• Use a finalized CD-R/CD-RW  
Press y to switch off the set.  
– Alarm time not set  
See Setting the alarm time  
Note:  
Make sure the CD is not encoded with  
Copyright protection technologies, as some  
do not conform to the Compact Disc  
standard.  
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Environmental information  
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging can be easily separated  
into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plastic.  
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a  
specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the  
disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment.  
 
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