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AE1530_UM_96_V1.0

AE1530

P O C K E T   R A D I O   A E 1 5 3 0

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A pleine puissance, I’écoute prolongée du baladeur

peut endommager I’oreille de I’utilisateur

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! 

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, 
register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

Controls (see 

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Telescopic antenna

 

  – improves FM reception.

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– 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket.

TUNING

 

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

Band selector

 

– selects the waveband: FM or MW.

OFF

 VOL

 

– switches on/off the set.

  – adjusts the sound level.

Battery compartment

POWER SUPPLY

Batteries (not included)

Open the battery door and insert two alkaline batteries, type 
AAA, R03 or UM4, as indicated in the battery compartment.

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

the compartment or cause the batteries to burst.

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

ies of the same type for the set.

•  When inserting new batteries, do not try 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, curtains, 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 parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must 

not be oiled or lubricated.

•  To clean the set, use a dry 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.

•  Battery 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 inserted
• Insert (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

Pocket Radio

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User Manual

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