Philips AE1530/00 - User Manual

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AE1530

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Continuous use at full output might damage the ears

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2 x 1.5V AAA/R03/UM4

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English

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

Philips!

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register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

Controls (see

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1

Telescopic antenna

– improves FM reception.

2

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– 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket.

3

TUNING

– in FM/MW mode, fine tunes a station.

4

Band selector

– selects the waveband: FM or MW.

5

OFF

VOL

– switches on/off the set.

– adjusts the sound level.

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Battery compartment

POWER SUPPLY

Batteries (not included)

Open the batter y door and inser t two alkaline batteries, type
AAA, R03 or UM4, as indicated in the batter y compar tment.

• Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and will corrode

the compar tment or cause the batteries to burst.

• Do not mix batter y types: e.g. alkaline with carbon zinc. Only use batter-

ies of the same type for the set.

• When inser ting new batteries, do not tr y to mix old batteries with the

new ones.

• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of

properly.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of

properly.
This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the

European Union.

General information

Antennas

• For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic antenna for best reception.

Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.

• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best

reception by turning the whole set.

Connecting headphones

• You can connect headphones to the headphone socket.

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The loud

speakers will then be switched off.

RADIO RECEPTION

1

Turn the

OFF

VOL

control to switch on the set.

2

Set the band selector to

FM

or

MW

.

3

Select your station using the

TUNING

control.

4

Adjust the sound with the

OFF

VOL

control.

5

To switch off the radio, turn the

OFF

VOL

control to

OFF

.

SAFETY & MAINTENANCE

• 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.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,

table-cloths, cur tains, etc.

• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appa-

ratus.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the

apparatus.

• The mechanical par ts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must

not be oiled or lubricated.

• To clean the set, use a dr y cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents contain-

ing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the hous-

ing.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause

hearing loss.

• Batter y shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or

the like.

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 centre.

WARNING:

Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no

circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate
the guarantee.

Problem

– Possible cause
• Remedy

No sound /power

– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME.
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inser ted
• Inser t (fresh) batteries correctly
– Headphones connected to the set
• Disconnect headphones.

Poor radio reception

– Weak radio signal

• For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic antenna for best reception.

Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.

• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best

reception by turning the whole set.

AE1530

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