Page 2 - Contents; Specifications
Contents 1 Important 4 Safety 4 Notice 7 2 Your Docking Speaker 9 Introduction 9 What’s in the box 9 Over view of the main unit 10 Over view of the remote control 11 3 Get started 13 Prepare the remote control 13 Connect power 14 Turn on 16 4 Play 17 Play from iPod/iPhone/iPad 17 Play from Bluetooth...
Page 3 - Important; Safety; Important Safety Instructions; Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4 1 Important Safety Important Safety Instructions a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. 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 manufa...
Page 5 - Hearing safety; Listen at a moderate volume.
6 How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L). As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: • Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or...
Page 6 - Notice
7 • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfor tably and clearly, without distor tion. Listen for reasonable periods of time: • Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally ‘safe’ levels, can also cause hearing loss. • Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks...
Page 7 - Recycling; components, which can be recycled and reused.
8 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...
Page 8 - Your Docking Speaker; Introduction; Check and identify the contents of your package:
9 2 Your Docking Speaker Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the suppor t that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome. Introduction With this unit, you can enjoy audio from the iPod/iPhone/iPad and other audio devices. What’s in ...
Page 9 - Overview of the main unit; Select Bluetooth mode
10 Overview of the main unit a • Turn on/off the unit. b • Select Bluetooth mode • Pair with Bluetooth device. a b d e g f c EN DS8550_10_UM_Book1_V6.0.indb 10 4/27/2013 5:02:52 PM
Page 10 - Overview of the remote control
11 c iPod/iPhone/iPad dock d / • Adjust volume. e Built-in battery LED indicator f Power supply socket g AUX IN • Jack for an ex ternal audio device. Overview of the remote control a • Mute volume. b • Select Bluetooth mode • Pair with Bluetooth device. c • Select Aux-in mode d Up/down keys • Naviga...
Page 12 - Get started; Alw; Prepare the remote control; Caution
13 3 Get started Alw ays follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. 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 bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here: Model No. ________________________...
Page 13 - Note; Connect power; Inser t the plug from the AC adaptor to the
14 Note • Before pressing any function button on the remote control, first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit. • If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batter y. Connect power Caution • Risk of product damage! Ensure that th...
Page 14 - Connect the unit to the mains power supply.
15 3 Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the wall outlet. Built-in Battery Note • Always bring your product to a professional to remove the built-in batter y. Caution • Danger of explosion if batter y is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. The unit can also...
Page 15 - Turn on; Press; Switch to ECO standby; The unit switches to standby mode automatically, when:; About ECO power
16 Turn on 1 Press on the main unit. Switch to ECO standby The unit switches to standby mode automatically, when: • (at DOCK mode) the iPod/iPhone is disconnected from the unit. • (at AUX mode) the device no longer playing music for more than 5 minutes. • (at Bluetooth mode) the Bluetooth device is ...
Page 17 - Play from Bluetooth device; Pair with Bluetooth deivces
18 Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad 1 Pull the iPod/iPhone/iPad out of the dock. Listen to the iPod/iPhone/iPad 1 Ensure that the iPod/iPhone/iPad is loaded correctly. 2 Press to select dock mode. 3 Press . » The connected iPod/iPhone/iPad star ts play. • To pause/resume play, press . • To skip to a trac...
Page 18 - Play audio files from bluetooth devices; Play from an external device; Adjust volume level
19 » If connection is successful. the unit beeps and the indicator turns on stably. » If the pairing cannot be completed within one minute, the indicator flashes slowly. Tip • If your Bluetooth device is already paired with DS8550 before, you just need to find out the “PHILIPS DS8550” on your Blueto...
Page 19 - Mute sound; During play, press; Product information; Amplifier; Signal to Noise Ratio; General information; Weight
20 Mute sound 1 During play, press MUTE to mute/unmute sound. 5 Product information Note • Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power 2X15 W RMS Signal to Noise Ratio 85 dB Aux-in Link 0.6 V RMS 10 kohm General information AC power (pow...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Warning; No power; About Bluetooth device
21 Bluetooth Output power 0 dBm (Class 2) Frequency band 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz ISM Band Range 6 meters(free space) Standard Bluetooth 2.0 specification 6 Troubleshooting Warning • Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never tr y to repair the system yourself. If yo...
Page 22 - EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
23 Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V. Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V. template AMB 544-9056 HK-1317-DS8550 2011/06 ....................................................... ........................................................................... (Document No. / Numéro du document) (Year, Month (yyyy/m...