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Contents
9 Product information
General information
Bluetooth
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1 Important
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Know these safety symbols
Important safety instructions
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Tuner (FM)
Amplifier
Speakers
2 Your product
Introduction
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What's in the box
10 Troubleshooting
General
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3 Get started
Connect power
Turn on
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About Bluetooth device
11 Notice
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Select a source
Set the clock
Compliance
Disposal of your old product
Trademark notice
Copyright
4 Use Bluetooth devices
Connect a Bluetooth device
Disconnect a device
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Reconnect a device
Clear pairing history
5 Charge through USB socket
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6 Listen to FM radio
Store radio stations
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Tune to a radio station
7 Play from an external device
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8 Other features
Set an alarm timer
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Set the sleep timer
Adjust display brightness
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h Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
1 Important
Know these safety symbols
i Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
j Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an electric
shock. For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove product
covering.
The 'exclamation mark' calls attention to
features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to
rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
k Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
l 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.
m Apparatus shall not be exposed to
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, fully
insert the plug. (For regions with polarized
plugs:To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade to wide slot.)
dripping or splashing.
n Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,
lighted candles).
o This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Important safety instructions
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
p Where the plug of the Direct Plug-in
Adapter is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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Warning
2 Your product
• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
• Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
• Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.
• Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked
flames or heat.
• Make sure that you always have easy access to the
power cord, plug, or adaptor to disconnect the
apparatus from the power.
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welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the
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Introduction
Note
With this product, you can
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the product.
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enjoy audio from your Bluetooth devices
or other external audio devices,
listen to FM radio,
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charge your USB devices, and
wake up to buzzer alarm or radio.
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
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Main unit
Power adaptor
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3 Get started
Select a source
Press SOURCE/SET to select a source.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
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Bluetooth mode: Bluetooth indicator lights
up.
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FM preset mode: PXX is displayed with
XX blinking (XX indicates the preset
number of the current station), and then
the current station is broadcast with its
frequency displayed.
Connect power
Caution
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FM mode:The frequency of current station
is displayed.
AUDIO IN mode: AUX is displayed.
• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
supply voltage matches the voltage printed on the
bottom of this product.
• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power
adaptor, always pull the plug from the socket. Never
pull the cord.
Set the clock
Connect the AC power adaptor between
1 In standby mode, press and hold
SOURCE/SET for two seconds.
» Hour digits begin to blink.
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the DC IN socket at the back of this
product, and
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the power supply.
2 Press -TUNE/TIME or TUNE/TIME+
repeatedly to set the hour.
3 Press SOURCE/SET to confirm.
» Minute digits begin to blink.
4 Press -TUNE/TIME or TUNE/TIME+
repeatedly to set the minute.
DC IN
5 Press SOURCE/SET to confirm.
» [12H] or [24H] begins to blink.
6 Press -TUNE/TIME or TUNE/TIME+ to
select a time format.
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[12H]: 12-hour time format
[24H]: 24-hour time format
Turn on
7 Press SOURCE/SET to confirm.
Press POWER.
» The product switches to the last selected
» The set time is displayed.
source.
Switch to standby mode
Press POWER again to switch the product to
standby mode.
» The clock (if set) is displayed.
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4 Use Bluetooth
devices
With this product, you can enjoy audio from a
connected Bluetooth device.
Note
2 On your Bluetooth device, enable the
Bluetooth feature and search for devices.
• WOOX Innovations does not guarantee the
compatibility with all Bluetooth devices.
3 In the device list, select PHILIPS SB170.
• Before pairing a device with this product, read its user
manual for Bluetooth compatibility. Make sure that the
connected Bluetooth device supports the Advanced
Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and the AudioVideo
Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).
» If the Bluetooth connection is
established, this productbeeps twice
and the Bluetooth indicator turns solid.
• The product can memorize a maximum of 4 paired
devices.
• Make sure that Bluetooth function is enabled on your
device, and your device is set as visible to all other
Bluetooth devices.
• The operational range between this product and a
Bluetooth device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet).
• Any obstacle between this product and a Bluetooth
device can reduce the operational range.
• Keep away from any other electronic device that may
cause interference.
Connect a Bluetooth device
4 Play audio on your Bluetooth device.
Connect a Bluetooth device to this product,
and then you can stream audio to this product
through Bluetooth.
» Audio comes out from this product.
Connect easily by NFC
Connect manually
If your Bluetooth device supports NFC (Near
Field Communication), you can connect it with
this product easily.
1 Press SOURCE/SET to switch this product
to Bluetooth mode.
1 Press SOURCE/SET to switch this product
» The Bluetooth indicator blinks on the
display panel.
to Bluetooth mode.
2 On your device, enable NFC and
Bluetooth functions.
3 Tap the back of your Bluetooth device on
the NFC tag on this product.
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4 On your Bluetooth device, follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the pairing
and connection.
5 Charge through
USB socket
Disconnect a device
You can connect your USB device to this
product for charging.
On your device, disable the Bluetooth
connection with this product.
Note
• Before connecting another Bluetooth device, disconnect
the current device first.
Reconnect a device
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For a paired Bluetooth device on which
the automatic reconnection is enabled,
this product reconnects with it once it is
detected.
1 Connect a USB cable between
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the USB socket on the back of this
product, and
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For a paired Bluetooth device that does
not support the automatic reconnection,
reconnect it with this product manually.
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the USB socket on your USB device.
2 Connect this product to power.
» Once the USB device is recognized,
the charging starts.
Clear pairing history
In Bluetooth mode, press and hold POWER for
5 seconds.
Note
• The USB socket is used for charging only.
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6 Listen to FM
radio
Tune to a radio station
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To tune to the previous or next strong
station, press and hold -TUNING/TIME or
TUNING/TIME + for 2 seconds.
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To tune to a specific station, switch the
source to FM mode, and then press
-TUNING/TIME or TUNING/TIME +
repeatedly until its frequency is displayed.
Note
• Keep the antenna as far as possible fromTV,VCR, or
other radiation sources.
• For better reception, fully extend the antenna and
adjust its position.
• This product can store a maximum of 20 FM radio
stations.
Store radio stations
Store radio stations automatically
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For the first time when you switch the
source to FM preset mode, the product
starts to store radio stations automatically.
To re-scan for radio stations afterwards,
switch the source to FM mode, and
then press and hold SOURCE/SET for 2
seconds.
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Store radio stations manually
1 In FM preset mode, press and hold -
TUNING/TIMEorTUNING/TIME + for 2
seconds to tune to a radio station.
2 Press and hold SOURCE/SET for 2
seconds.
» PXX is displayed with the preset
number XX blinking.
3 Press -TUNING/TIME or TUNING/
TIME + to select a preset number for the
current station.
4 Press SOURCE/SET to confirm.
5 Repeat the steps above to store more
stations.
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To listen to a preset station, press
-TUNING/TIME or TUNING/TIME
+ repeatedly until its preset number is
displayed.
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7 Play from an
external device
8 Other features
Set an alarm timer
Through an audio input cable, you can play
audio that is transferred from an external audio
device, for example, an MP3 player.
Note
• Make sure that you have set the clock correctly.
1 Press and hold AL1/AL2 for 2 seconds to
activate alarm setting.
» The hour digits blink.
2 Press -TUNE/TIME or TUNE/TIME+
repeatedly to set the hour, and then press
SOURCE/SET to confirm.
» The minute digits blink.
3 Press -TUNE/TIME or TUNE/TIME+
repeatedly to set the minute, and then
press SOURCE/SET to confirm.
4 Press -TUNE/TIME or TUNE/TIME+ to
select an alarm source, and then press
SOURCE/SET to confirm.
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TUNE: the last listened FM radio
station
1 Connect an audio input cable with a 3.5-
mm connector on both ends between
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BUZ: the buzzer
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the AUDIO IN socket on this product,
and
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the headphone socket of an external
device.
5 Press -TUNE/TIME or TUNE/TIME+
to set the alarm volume, and then press
SOURCE/SET to confirm.
2 Press SOURCE/SET to switch the product
to the AUDIO IN mode.
3 Play audio on the external device (refer to
» The alarm time and icon are displayed.
its user manual).
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Activate/deactivate alarm timer
9 Product
information
1 Press AL1/AL2 to view alarm settings.
2 Press AL1/AL2 again to activate or
deactivate the alarm timer.
» The alarm icon appears if alarm timer
is on and disappears if it is off.
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
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To stop the ringing alarm, press the
corresponding AL1/AL2.
» The alarm repeats ringing for the next
day.
General information
Snooze alarm
AC Power
Model:AS100-050-
AA200
Input: 100 - 240V ~,
50/60 Hz, 0.5 A
Output: 5V 2.0 A
< 15 W
When alarm sounds, press SNOOZE.
» The alarm snoozes and repeats ringing nine
minutes later.
Operation Power
Consumption
Standby Power
Consumption
Max. load of USB
output
Dimensions
- Main Unit
(W x H x D)
Set the sleep timer
< 1 W
This product can switch to standby mode
automatically after a preset period.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the sleep
timer period (in minutes).
» When the sleep timer is activated,
appears.
5V 1.6 A
137 x 62 x 141 mm
Weight
- With Packing
- Main Unit
To deactivate the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until [OFF] (off)
appears.
0.87 kg
0.53 kg
15
30
60
OFF
90
120
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
V2.1
specification
Supported profiles
A2DPV1.0, AVRCP
V1.0
Adjust display brightness
Range
10 m (Free space)
Press BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to select
different brightness levels.
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10 Troubleshooting
Tuner (FM)
Tuning Range
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N
Ratio
87.5 - 108 MHz
< 22 dBf
Warning
• Never remove the casing of this product.
Search Selectivity
Total Harmonic
Distortion
> 28 dBf
< 3%
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the product yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
device, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page
(www.philips.com/support).When you contact
the Consumer Care, make sure that the
product is nearby and the model number and
serial number are available.
Signal to Noise Ratio
> 50 dB
Amplifier
Rated Output Power
2 X 2.5W RMS
General
Speakers
No power
Speaker impedance
Speaker driver
4 Ohm
1.5'' full range
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Make sure that the AC power adaptor is
connected properly.
•
Make sure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
No sound or poor sound
•
Adjust the volume of this product and the
connected device.
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Make sure that the Bluetooth connection
is valid between your Bluetooth device and
this product.
Clock setting erased
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Power has been interrupted or the power
adapter has been disconnected.
Reset the clock.
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11 Notice
About Bluetooth device
The audio quality is poor after connection
with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
WOOX Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
•
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to this product or remove
any obstacle between them.
Cannot connect with the device.
•
The Bluetooth function of the device is not
enabled. Refer to the user manual of the
device for how to enable the function.
This product is already connected with
another Bluetooth-enabled device.
Compliance
Notice for the USA and Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS standard of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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Disconnect that device and then try again.
The paired device connects and disconnects
constantly.
•
1 this device may not cause harmful
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to this product or remove
any obstacle between them.
For some devices, Bluetooth connection
may be deactivated automatically as a
power-saving feature.This does not indicate
any malfunction of this product.
interference, and
2 this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
•
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules
and ICES-003 of Industry Canada . These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation.This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between
equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Trademark notice
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by WOOX
Innovations is under license.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This
equipment complies with FCC’s and IC’s RF
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.The antenna(s)
used for this transmitter must be installed and
operated to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
be collocated or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. Installers must
ensure that 20cm separation distance will be
maintained between the device (excluding its
handset) and users.
The N Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and in other countries.
Copyright
2013 © WOOX Innovations Limited.All rights
reserved.
Disposal of your old product
Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are
registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
and are used by WOOX Innovations Limited
under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.”
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.WOOX reserves the right to change
products at any time without being obliged to
adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
additional information on a recycling center in
your area.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
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Phone 1 866 309 0845
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Specifications are subject to change without notice
2013 ©WOOX Innovations Limited.All rights reserved.
This product was brought to the market byWOOX Innovations Limited or one of its affiliates, further referred to in
this document asWOOX Innovations, and is the manufacturer of the product.WOOX Innovations is the warrantor
in relation to the product with which this booklet was packaged. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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