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STORING AND USING PRESET STATIONS

You can store up to a total of 10 radio stations in the memory, 5
on each waveband.

1.

Tune to your desired station (see TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS).

2.

To store a preset, hold down briefly on a PRESET button 1-5
until you hear a double beep.

Display shows the preset number of your station.

3.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store your other stations.

• You can overwrite a preset station by storing another

frequency in its place.

4.

Press a PRESET button 1-5 to listen to a preset station.

GENERAL

Two different alarm times can be set. This can be useful when
you need to be woken up at a different time e.g. during the
week and at the weekend:
• ALARM 1 – 

radio mode

• ALARM 2 – 

buzzer mode. The gentle wake buzzer alarm

increases its beep tone frequency within seconds.

SETTING THE ALARM TIME AND MODE

1.

Turn the SET control to ALARM 1 or ALARM 2.

Display shows the alarm time digits with the 
or indicators 

flashing.

2.

Press 

HR

2

repeatedly or hold down on the button to adjust

the hours.
Release

HR

2

when you reach the correct hour.

3.

Press 

1

MIN

repeatedly or hold down on the button to

adjust the minutes.
Release 

1

MIN

when you reach the correct minute setting.

4.

Turn the SET control back to RUN.

5.

While the radio is switched off, select your choice of alarm
mode by pressing ALARM 1-RADIO or ALARM 2-BUZZ.

Display shows 

or 

.

Notes: 

If you have selected the ALARM 1 RADIO, make sure
you have properly tuned to a station before turning off
the set.
If you set and activate the same alarm time for both
alarms, only the ALARM 2-BUZZ will be activated at
the set time.

SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM

There are three ways of switching off the alarm. Unless you
cancel the alarm completely, the 

24 hour alarm reset option

will be automatically selected after 59 minutes, from the time
your alarm time first goes off.

24 hour alarm reset

If you want the alarm mode to be stopped immediately but also
wish to retain the same alarm setting for the following day:
• Press ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF.

You will hear a beep tone confirming 24 hour reset
activation.

Cancelling the alarm completely

To cancel the set alarm time before it goes off, or during the
alarm call:
• With the radio switched off, press ALARM 1-RADIO or

ALARM 2-BUZZ once or more until the selected alarm
indicator disappears from the display.

Repeat alarm

This repeats your alarm call at 9-minute intervals.

1.

During the alarm call, press SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL.

Display shows 

or 

flashing

during a repeat alarm.

2.

Repeat if desired up to 6 times.

ABOUT SLEEP

This set has a built-in sleep timer which enables the set to be
automatically switched off during radio playback after a set
period of time. There are four sleep times before the set turns
itself off:  60, 30, 15 minutes and off.

SETTING THE ALARM

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: 

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty.

PROBLEM

– POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY

No sound

– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME

Display error/ no reaction to any controls

– Electrostatic discharge
• Press RESET

Occasional crackling sound during FM broadcast

– Weak signal
• Adjust the position of the pigtail aerial

Continuous crackling/ 
hiss disturbance during MW (AM) broadcast

– Electrical interference from TV, computer, fluorescent lamp,

mobile phone, etc.

• Move set away from other electrical equipment

The alarm does not function

– Alarm time/mode not set
• See SETTING THE ALARM

– Volume too low for ALARM 1-RADIO
• Adjust the volume

– ALARM 1-RADIO not tuned to a radio station
• Check if the set is tuned to a radio station before setting

the ALARM 1-RADIO, and when switching off

The time is displayed using the 12 hour clock with 
PM indicator (PM off = AM).

1.

Turn the SET control to TIME SET.

2.

Press 

HR

2  

repeatedly or hold down on the button to

adjust the hours. Release 

HR

2

when you reach the correct

hour.

3.

Press 

1

MIN

repeatedly or hold down on the button to

adjust the minutes. 
Release 

1

MIN

when you reach the correct minute setting.

4.

Turn the SET control to RUN.

RADIO
1.

Press SLEEP/ RADIO ON once to switch on the radio.

Display shows the radio frequency of the last selected
waveband briefly before returning to the clock time. Your
preset station is also shown if you are listening to a preset.

2.

Press BAND if you wish to change waveband.

3.

Adjust the sound using VOLUME.

4.

Press ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF to switch off.

Automatic tuning

• Press 

HR

2

or 

1

MIN

one second or more to tune to your

station.

The radio automatically tunes to a station of sufficient
reception.

Manual tuning

• Press 

HR

2

or 

1

MIN

briefty and repeatedly until your

reach the desired frequency.

To improve reception:
FM:

Adjust the position of the power cord (built-in
antenna) for optimum reception.

AM:

Uses a built-in antenna inside the set. Direct the
antenna by adjusting the position of your set.

SETTING THE CLOCK 

RADIO

WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A
sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased
the product is considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this
owner’s manual and keep both nearby.

WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90
days thereafter, a defective or inoperative product will be
replaced with a new, renewed or comparable product at no
charge to you. A replacement product is covered only for the
original warranty period.When the warranty on the original
product expires, the warranty on the replacement product also
expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:

labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.

product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or
antenna systems outside the unit.

a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable
it to operate in any country other than the country for
which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these
modifications.

incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to,
prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not
copyrighted.)

a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?
You may exchange the product in all countries where the
product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics
Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics
Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips
service organization will attempt to provide a replacement
product (although there may be a delay if the appropriate
product is not readily available).

BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting an
exchange. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save
you a trip.

PORTABLE AUDIO

90 days Free Exchange

This product must be carried in for an exchange.

SETTING SLEEP

1.

Press SLEEP/ RADIO ON to switch on the radio.

2.

Within 1 second, press SLEEP/ RADIO ON again once or
more until the display shows 

and 

SL:60

.

While in the SLEEP display, press SLEEP/ RADIO ON once or
more to select your sleep time.

Display shows in sequence: 

and the sleep

period time options: 

SL:60

SL:30

SL:15

and 

OFF

.

The sleep time and radio frequency appear briefly before
showing standby clock time with the 
indicator, if SLEEP is activated.

3.

To cancel sleep, press either:

• ALARM RESET/ RADIO OFF
• REPEAT ALARM/ 

BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

• SLEEP/ RADIO ON once or more until 

disappears from the display.

MAINTENANCE

• If you do not intend to use the set for a long time, withdraw

the mains plug from the wall socket.

• Do not expose the set to humidity, rain, sand or excessive

heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

• To clean the set, use a soft, slightly dampened chamois

leather. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the
housing.

LIMITED WARRANTY

SLEEP MODE

The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800

EL6095T002 / MAC5433 / 1-97

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Contact your dealer to arrange an exchange. Or, ship the
product, insured and freight prepaid, and with proof of purchase
enclosed, to the address listed below.

Small Product Service Center

Philips Service Company

907 Snapps Ferry Road, Plant 2, Building 6

Greeneville,TN 37743

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties,
including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this
express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not
apply to you.)

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.
No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such
damages.)

TO GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE...
In U.S.A., Puerto Rico or U.S.Virgin Islands, contact Philips Service
Company at (800) 531-0039 to obtain the cost of out-of-warranty
exchange.Then carefully pack the product and ship it to the Small
Product Service Center (address listed above). In Canada, call the
phone number listed above under “Exchanging a Product in
Canada” to obtain the cost of out-of-warranty exchange.

REMEMBER...
Please record the model and serial numbers found on the
product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty
registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if
necessary.

MODEL #

__________________________________

SERIAL #

__________________________________

LIMITED WARRANTY

RADIO

SETTING THE ALARM

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