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5  Listen to radio

Note

Keep the unit away from other electronic devices to 

 

avoid radio interference. 
For better reception, do not place iPod/iPhone/iPad 

 

into the dock when you listen to the radio. Fully 
extend and adjust the position of the antenna.

Listen to DAB+ radio

DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a way 
of broadcasting radio digitally through a 
network of transmitters. It provides you with 
more choice, better sound quality, and more 
information. 
Press 

FM/DAB

 repeatedly to select DAB+ 

mode.

The unit automatically stores all the 

 

»

available DAB+ radio stations and 
then broadcasts the first available 
station.

If no DAB service is available, 

 

»

[NO 

SERV] 

(no service)is displayed.

Store DAB+ radio stations 
automatically

In DAB+ mode, press and hold 

AUTO SCAN

 

for 3 seconds.

The unit stores all the available DAB+ 

 

»

radio stations automatically and then 
broadcasts the first available station. 

Store DAB+ radio stations manually

1

  Tune to a DAB+ radio station.

2

 Press 

AUTO SCAN

 to activate the 

storing mode.

3

 Press 

/-

 to select a number.

4

 Press 

AUTO SCAN

 to confirm.

Adjust sound

During play, you can adjust volume and select 
sound effects:

Function

Action

To increase/decrease volume

Press 

VOL 

+/-

.

To turn on/off dynamic bass 
enhancement

Press 

DBB

.

To select a preset sound effect:

[FLAT] 

(flat)

, [ROCK] 

(rock)

[JAZZ] 

(jazz)

, [CLASSIC] 

(classic)

or

 [POP] 

(pop)

Press 

DSC

 

repeatedly.

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Summary of Contents for DCB291/12

Page 1: ... get support at www philips com welcome DCB291 12 EN User manual 3 DA Brugervejledning 19 DE Benutzerhandbuch 35 ES Manual del usuario 53 FR Mode d emploi 69 IT Manuale utente 87 NL Gebruiksaanwijzing 105 SV Användarhandbok 121 ...

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Page 3: ...o the main unit 9 Prepare the remote control 9 Connect power 10 Set time and date 10 Turn on 10 4 Play 11 Play from iPod iPhone iPad 11 Play from an external device 11 Adjust sound 12 5 Listen to radio 12 Listen to DAB radio 12 Listen to FM radio 14 6 Other features 15 Set the alarm timer 15 Set the sleep timer 15 Adjust display brightness 15 7 Product information 16 Specifications 16 8 Troubleshoo...

Page 4: ... 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 1 Important Safety This bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please ...

Page 5: ...arked 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 Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus e g liquid filled objects lighted ...

Page 6: ...wer b DOCK for iPod iPhone iPad Load an iPod iPhone iPad c PRESET Select a preset radio station Navigate through iPod iPhone iPad menu Adjust time d TUNING Tune to a radio station Skip to the previous next audio file Search within an audio file Adjust time FM ANTENNA P M 3 K N I L 9V 1 9A DC IN VOL VOL SOURCE SLEEP ALARM 1 ALARM 2 REPEAT ALARM B R I G H T N E S S C O N T R O L PRESET PRESET SET TIME...

Page 7: ...ust time d c e a b f g i h j k n m l i ALARM 1 ALARM 2 Set alarm timer View alarm settings Activate deactivate alarm timer j Turn on the unit or switch to standby mode Deactivate sleep timer k SET TIME AUTO SCAN Set time and date Store radio stations automatically manually l SLEEP Set sleep timer m VOL VOL Adjust volume n MENU Access iPod iPhone iPad DAB menu o FM antenna Improve FM reception p MP...

Page 8: ... tuner MP3 link or iPod iPhone iPad g SET TIME AUTO SCAN Set the time and date Store radio stations automatically manually h REP AL BRIGHTNESS Adjust display brightness Repeat alarm i DBB Turn on or off dynamic bass enhancement j DSC Select a preset sound setting k AL 1 AL 2 View alarm settings Set alarm timer Activate deactivate alarm timer l VOL Adjust time m INFO Show DAB RDS information n SLEE...

Page 9: ...polarity as indicated 3 Insert the battery tray back into the slot Note Before you press any function button on the remote control first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit 3 Get started Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation Always follow the in...

Page 10: ...o switch the unit to standby mode The time and date if set appear on the display panel Connect power Caution Risk of product damage Ensure that the power voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or underside of the unit Risk of electric shock When you unplug the power adapter always pull the plug from the socket Never pull the cord Before connecting the power adapter ensure that you ...

Page 11: ...certain iPod models it may take up to a minute before the charging indication appears Play from an external device You can also listen to an external audio device through this unit 1 Press MP3 LINK to select the MP3 link source 2 Connect the supplied MP3 link cable to the MP3 LINK socket 3 5mm at the back of this unit the headphone socket of an external device 3 Start to play the device see the us...

Page 12: ...en broadcasts the first available station If no DAB service is available NO SERV no service is displayed Store DAB radio stations automatically In DAB mode press and hold AUTO SCAN for 3 seconds The unit stores all the available DAB radio stations automatically and then broadcasts the first available station Store DAB radio stations manually 1 Tune to a DAB radio station 2 Press AUTO SCAN to activat...

Page 13: ...d audio status Date 5 Repeat the above steps to store other DAB stations Note To remove a pre stored DAB radio station store another station in its place Listen to a preset DAB radio station 1 In DAB mode press repeatedly to select a DAB radio station 2 Press OK to confirm Note If no DAB radio station is available the steps mentioned above are invalid Use DAB menu 1 In DAB mode press and hold MENU ...

Page 14: ...s NEWS news SPORT sport POP M pop music Listen to FM radio Tune to FM radio stations 1 Press FM DAB to select FM tuner 2 Press and hold TUNING for 2 seconds The unit tunes to an FM radio station with strong reception automatically 3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more FM stations To tune to a weak station press TUNING repeatedly until you find optimal reception Store FM radio stations automatically You c...

Page 15: ...res Set the alarm timer You can set two alarms to ring at different time Note Ensure that you have set the clock correctly See Get started Set time and date 1 Press and hold ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 for 2 seconds AL1 AL2 and the hour digits begin to blink 2 Press or repeatedly to set the hour 3 Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to confirm AL1 AL2 and the minute digits begin to blink 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to set the ...

Page 16: ...1 kg 1 4 kg 7 Product information Note Product information is subject to change without prior notice Specifications Amplifier Rated Output Power 2 x 5 W RMS Frequency Response 20 20000 Hz 3dB Signal to Noise Ratio 67 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 1 Aux Input MP3 link 0 5 V RMS 20kohm Tuner FM Tuning range 87 5 108 MHz Tuning grid 50 KHz Sensitivity Mono 26dB S N Ratio Stereo 46dB S N Ratio 22 dBu 43 ...

Page 17: ...odel 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 yo...

Page 18: ...s reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V or their respective owners Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly 9 Notice This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community Any changes or modifications...

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Page 20: ... 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved DCB291_12_UM_V1 0 ...

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