Philips AJ3081/17 Owner's Manual

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Clock Radio

AJ 3081

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AJ 3081  Clock Radio

PROBLEM

– POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY

No sound

– Volume not adjusted.
• Adjust the volume.

AM broadcast cannot be received properly

– Weak radio signal.
• Rotate the set for better reception and make

sure the set is placed on a non-metallic surface.

Continuous crackling and hiss noise during AM
reception

– Interference from other electrical equipment

e.g. TV’s, computers, fluorescent lamps.

• Move the clock radio away from electrical

equipment.

Intermittent crackling sound during FM reception

– Weak signal.
• Adjust the built-in power cord aerial.

The alarm does not function

– The alarm is not set
• Set the alarm time and the alarm switch to BUZ

or RAD.

– Volume too low for radio.
• Increase the volume.

The slumber does not function

– RADIO still in ON position.
• Switch RADIO to OFF position.

– Clock control in TIME SET or ALARM position.
• Adjust clock control to RUN position.

All unnecessary packaging material has been
omitted. We have tried to make the packaging
easy ta separate into three mono-materials:
cardboard (box), expandable polystyrene (buffer),
polyethylene (bags).

Your set consists of materials which can be
recycled if disassembled by a specialized
company. Please observe the local regulations
regarding the disposal of packing materials, dead
batteries and old equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

CANADA

English: This digital apparartus does not exceed the Class B limits for noise emissions from

digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Français:Cet appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Régelement sur
le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du
Canada.

1. Check if the mains voltage as shown on the

type plate on the base of the set corresponds to
your local power supply.

2. Connect the power plug into the wall outlet.

The power supply is now switched on and the
numbers on the display will start to flash. You
will need to set the correct time.

3. To disconnect the set from the power

completely, withdraw the power plug from the
wall outlet.

You can use the clock radio solely as a radio.
1. Set the RADIO switch to ON.
2. Select your waveband using the BAND switch.
3. Use TUNING to find your radio station.
4. Adjust the sound with the VOLUME control.
5. To turn off the radio, set the RADIO switch to

OFF.

To improve radio reception
– For AM, the set is provided with a built-in

antenna which to function best should be
placed on a non-metallic surface e.g. wood,
plastic. Direct the AM antenna by adjusting the
position of your clock radio.

– For FM reception there is an antenna wire 

built-in into the power cord. You should adjust
the power cord slightly to obtain optimum
reception.

Clock display
The time is displayed using the 12-hour clock
system where the PM indicator lights up (on = PM,
off = AM) in the top left corner of the display.

Important!
When setting the clock alarm time, for accurate
hour and minute adjustment always make sure
you press the HR and MIN buttons separately and
not simultaneously.

Adjusting the time
1. 
Adjust the CLOCK control to the TIME SET

position.

2. Press and hold down the HR or MIN buttons to

set and adjust both the hours and the minutes.
– With your finger held down on HR, the hour

will increase, shown as a digit from 00 to 12.

– With your finger held down on MIN, the

minutes will increase, shown as a digit from
00 to 59.

3. Release the HR or MIN button when you have

reached the correct setting.

4. To safeguard the clock time from being

accidentally adjusted, turn the CLOCK control to
the RUN position.

6 : 45

CLOCK

FM/AM RADIO

MAINS CONNECTION

Installation/Radio

Clock

Slumbering

Additional Information

General
If you wish to use the alarm, then you should first
set the alarm time. There is a choice of two modes
for waking you up: by buzzer or radio.
The display also indicates whether you have
switched on the alarm, shown as a dot next to
ALARM in the display.

1. Adjust the CLOCK control to the ALARM

position.

2. Press and hold down the HR or MIN buttons to

set and adjust both the hours and minutes.
– With your finger held down on HR, the hour

will increase, shown as a digit from 00 to 12.

– With your finger held down on MIN, the

minutes will increase, shown as a digit from
00 to 59.

3. Release the HR or MIN buttons when you have

reached the correct setting.

4. Adjust the CLOCK control to the RUN position to

return to clock time display.
– To review your set alarm time, adjust the

CLOCK control to the ALARM position.

5. To select the alarm mode you wish to be

awoken by, set the respective ALARM switch to
RAD

or BUZ.

– If you have selected the radio mode, make

sure you have adjusted the volume loud
enough to wake you.

– The buzzer is set at a fixed volume and

cannot be adjusted.

You can switch off the alarm in three ways.
Unless you choose to cancel the alarm completely,
the ALARM RESET option will be automatically
selected after 1 hour and 59 minutes from the time
your alarm first goes off.

ALARM RESET
If you want the alarm mode to be stopped
immediately, but also wish to repeat the alarm call
at the same time for the following day:
• Press ALARM RESET during the alarm call.

REPEAT ALARM
This will repeat your alarm call at 9 minutes
intervals.
• Press SLUMBER OFF/REPEAT ALARM.
• Press SLUMBER OFF/REPEAT ALARM again during

the next call if you wish to repeat the alarm
call.

• If, however, you do not press SLUMBER

OFF

/REPEAT ALARM again, the alarm will sound

for 1 hour and 59 minutes before turning itself
off. Your alarm time setting will then
automatically enter the ALARM RESET mode to
sound at the same time next day.

Switching off the alarm completely
• Before or during the set alarm goes off, push

the ALARM switch to the OFF position.
– The alarm indicator will disappear from the

display.

ALARM OFF

ALARM ON

SETTING THE ALARM

Alarm

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Printed in Hong Kong

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PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY

A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, U.S.A.

LIMITED WARRANTY

SAFETY

The clock radio has a built-in timer device called
the SLUMBER, which enables the radio to be
automatically switched off after 59 minutes.
SLUMBER allows you to lie back, listen and fall
asleep.

1. Check that the CLOCK control is in the RUN

position.

2. Set the RADIO switch to the OFF position.
3. Set your slumber time by pressing the

SLUMBER button once.

– The display shows the slumber period 0:59.

• To cancel the SLUMBER function, or to switch

off before the slumber period ends, press
SLUMBER OFF

/REPEAT ALARM.

Notes:
– The slumber function does not affect the alarm

setting.

– If during SLUMBER you have turned down the

volume and you have an alarm set in radio
mode, make sure you have adjusted the volume
loud enough to wake you up the next day.

– If you do not intend to use the clock radio for a

long time, disconnect the set by removing the
plug from the wall outlet. The battery should
also be removed to prevent chemical leakage
which will damage your set.

– To clean your set from fingerprints, dust and

dirt, use a clean and soft damp cloth or chamois
leather. Do not use cleaning products which
contain benzene, thinner etc. as these may
harm the housing.

– When a power failure occurs, the complete

clock radio will be switched off.

– As soon as the power supply returns, the

numbers on the display will start to flash. This
indicates that you must set the correct time on
the clock.

– To retain the clock time and the set alarm time

in the event of a power failure or disconnection,
insert a 9 volt battery, type 6F22 (not supplied)
into the battery compartment: this will act as a
power back up. However, the time will not be
illuminated on the clock display. Operation of
the alarm and FM/AM radio are also excluded.
For clarity, the battery back up is used to retain
the set clock and alarm time only.
As soon as the power supply returns, the
display will indicate the correct time.

1. Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
2. Insert a battery into the battery compartment.
• Replace the battery once a year or as often as

necessary.

POWER BREAKDOWN BACKUP

MAINTENANCE

SLUMBER OFF

0:59

SLUMBER ON

SLUMBER

ALARM RESET

to stop the active alarm for 24 hours

SLUMBER

to activate slumber time

CLOCK:

– RUN 

To return to clock time display after
setting clock/alarm time

– ALARM 

To adjust/review ALARM

– TIME SET

To adjust clock time

– HR

To adjust the hours for the clock and
alarm time 

– MIN

To adjust the minutes for the clock and
alarm time

SLUMBER OFF / REPEAT 

ALARM

to switch off slumber

to stop the active alarm for a 9 minute
period

Display

with alarm and PM indicators

BAND

to select FM-AM band

VOLUME

for adjusting the volume

TUNING

to tune to radio stations

RADIO 

to switch radio mode ON/OFF

ALARM:

– OFF 

to switch off alarm

– RAD (io) 

to activate radio for alarm setting

– BUZ (zer)

to activate buzzer for alarm setting

Battery door

for power backup battery

Power cord

for AC power supply

antenna for FM reception

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

arrêt de l’alarme pour 24 heures

activation de la fonction arrêt programmé

Pour réafficher l'heure d'horloge après avoir réglé
l’heure/l’alarme

Réglage/vérification de l’alarme

Réglage de l’heure

Réglage des heures pour l’heure et l’alarme

Réglage des minutes pour l’heure et l’alarme

arrêt de la fonction arrêt programmé

arrêt de l’alarme pour 9 minutes

avec indicateurs d’alarme et PM

choix de la bande d’ondes (FM-AM)

réglage du volume

accord sur l’émetteur

pour allumer (ON)/éteindre (OFF) la radio

arrêt complet de l’alarme

réveil par la radio à l’heure de réveil

réveil par la sonnerie à l’heure de réveil

pour la pile de relais

branchement au secteur

antenne pour la réception en FM

para apagar el despertador activado para 24 horas

para activar el tiempo de dormitado

para que el visor vuelva a mostrar la hora del reloj después
de haber ajustado el reloj/despertador

para ajustar/verificar la hora de despertarse

para ajustar el reloj

para ajustar las horas para el reloj y el despertador

para ajustar los minutos para el reloj y el despertador

para cancelar la función de dormitado

para apagar el despertador activado por 9 minutos

Con indicadores del despertador y PM

para seleccionar la banda de ondas (FM-AM)

para ajustar el volumen

para sintonizar la emisora de radio deseada

para encender (ON)/apagar (OFF) la radio

para despertarse a la hora de despertarse

para despertarse con la radio a la hora de despertarse

para apagar el despertador ALARM

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para la conexión a la red

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – 

Read before operating equipment

This product was designed and manufactured to meet
strict quality and safety standards. There are, however,
some installation and operation precautions which you
should be particularly aware of.

1. Read these instructions – All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.

2. Keep these instructions – The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the

appliance and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water – for

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool, etc.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance

should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

7. Install in accordance with the manufacturers

instructions. Do not block any of the ventilation
openings. 
For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface or
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the 

safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particulary at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
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.

EL 4562-E004: 99/3

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.

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.

Know these safety symbols

TThis bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material

within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For
the safety of everyone in your household, please
do not remove product covering.

SThis exclamation point calls attention to features for

which you should read the enclosed literature closely
to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

C A U T I O N

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

AC

Polarized Plug

PORTABLE AUDIO

90 Days Free Exchange

This product must be carried in for an exchange.

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.

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) 851-8885 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 uner
“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 #

__________________________________

EL4966E004 / MAC 4107 / 1-00

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

– 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 the hints below, consult your dealer or service

center.

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

The model and production  numbers are located on the bottom of the clock radio.

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