Docking Entertainment System
AJ301DB
Docking Entertainment System
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User manual
English
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Printed in China
AJ301DB_UM_12_V2.0_1013
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VOL+/-
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adjusts the sound level
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MUTE
– switches playback sound off and on.
Display
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shows clock/alarm times and status of the set
Dock connector (30 pins)
connects iPod player
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
– 1 X certified AC/DC 18V adaptor
(Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 800mA, Output:18V 1.6A)
– Docking kit
• 1 X Apple iPod dock (pre-installed with AJ301DB);
• dock adaptors (4 adaptors for different iPod types)
– 1 X AUX-IN cable
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ALM 2
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activates/confirm ALARM 2 time setting
– displays ALARM 2 time
– switches off ALARM 2 time
REPEAT ALARM / BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
– switches off the alarm for a 9 minute period
– changes the brightness of the display illumination
POWER jack
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CONTROLS (See 1)
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POWER
– switches the system on or to standby mode
– stops active alarm for 24 hours
– deactivates the sleep function
¡1 / 2™
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socket for AC/DC 18V adaptor
Pigtail – improves FM reception
ALM
activates/confirm ALARM 1 time setting
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2
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– adjust clock/alarm time
– displays ALARM 1 time
– selects previous/next tracks in the dock mode
– fast searches forward/backward in the dock mode
PRESET 1-5
– switches off ALARM 1 time
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TIME SET
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4
– activates/confirm clock time/date setting
(Wake-up mode) DOCK•BUZZER •TUNER
– selects alarm mode: dock, buzzer or radio
AUX IN jack (3.5 mm)
– stores, recalls and shows radio station
SLEEP
– activates the sleep function
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deactivates the sleep function
DOCK
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connects to external audio source
RESET
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6
– selects dock mode for Apple iPod
– clears clock time setting
TUNER/ AUX
– selects FM radio mode
– selects AUX mode
2;
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– starts/pauses playback in the dock mode
– selects 12 hour or 24 hour mode
POWER SUPPLY
Mains adaptor
SELF-POWERED BACK-UP
The self-powered back-up conveniently allows your preset stations, alarm and clock
time settings to be stored for up to 10 minutes when there is a power interruption
e.g. AC power failure. The complete clock radio and backlight illumination will be
switched off.
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Connect the mains adaptor to the set's DC 18V socket and to the power socket.
Helpful hints: To avoid damage to the set, use only the adaptor supplied!
The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.
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If power supply returns after 10 minutes and the display shows:
clock time blinking - indicates you need to re-adjust the clock time.
Remote control
Important!
BASIC OPERATION
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Before using the remote control, remove the insulation plastic tab as
shown in the figure.
Switching on the system
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If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating
range is reduced, replace the battery with a new (CR2025) type
battery.
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Press POWER.
™The system will switch to the last selected source.
Press TUNER/AUX or DOCK.
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™The system will switch to the selected source.
1. Pull the battery tray out as shown in the figure below.
2. Replace a new battery according to polarity indication, and fully insert the
battery tray back to the original position.
Switching the system to standby mode
In any source mode, press POWER.
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Switching off the volume temporarily
Press MUTE on the remote control to stop sound play-back instantly.
™Playback will continue without sound and the display shows MUTE .
To start sound playback you can:
– press MUTE again;
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Batteries contains chemical substances, so they should be disposed
of properly.
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source.
Illumination brightness
Press REPEAT ALARM / BRIGHTNESS CONTROL once or more.
CAUTION
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The brightness of the display can be adjusted:
High voltage! Do not open.You run the risk of getting an electric
shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Modification of the product could result in hazardous radiation of
EMC or other unsafe operation.
Bright ➟ Low ➟ Off ➟ Bright
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SETTING THE CLOCK AND DATE
1. In any mode, press and hold TIME SET until clock digits flashes.
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of
the European Community.
2. Press 2; to select 12 Hours/ 24 Hours mode.
3. Hold down or press ¡1 / 2™ repeatedly to set and adjust the hours.
4. Press TIME SET to confirm.
™The clock digits for the minutes flash.
USING THE ALARM
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, and you
can set different wake-up modes:
5. Repeat the steps 3 - 4 until you complete all the other settings for minutes,
year, month and days.
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tuner mode.
TUNER
buzzer mode. The gentle wake buzzer alarm increases its beep tone frequency within seconds.
dock mode.
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Press TUNER/AUX once to switch on the radio (FM only).
™Display shows the radio frequency of the last selected waveband. Your
preset station is also shown if you are listening to a preset.
Adjust the sound using VOL+/-
To select preset stations, press the respective PRESET button (1-5).
(See 2)
SETTING THE ALARM TIME (See 3)
In any mode, press and hold ALM1 or ALM2 for two seconds.
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ALM1 ALM2 icon and the hour digits flash. And the icon for the current
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TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS
Press and hold ¡1 / 2™ until the frequency in the display starts changing.
™Display shows “Scrh” during automatic tuning.
™After the system tunes to a station of sufficient reception, display shows its frequency.
To tune to a weak station, press ¡1 / 2™ briefly and repeatedly until an
optimal reception is found.
alarm mode also flashes.
Hold down or press ¡1 / 2™ repeatedly to set and adjust the hours.
Press ALM1 or ALM2 to confirm.
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ALM1 ALM2 icon and the minutes digits flash. And the icon for the
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current alarm mode also flashes.
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Hold down or press ¡1 / 2™ repeatedly to set and adjust the mintues.
Press ALM1 or ALM2 to confirm.
To improve reception (FM):
Extend and position the pigtail fully to obtain optimum reception.
SETTING THE ALARM MODE
STORING AND USING PRESET STATIONS
1
Press POWER to switch to standby mode.
You can store up to 5 FM radio stations in the memory.
2
Select your choice of alarm mode: either docked player
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buzzer, or radio by
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2
Tune to your desired station (see TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS).
To store a preset, hold down briefly on a PRESET button 1-5 until you hear a
double beep.
using the DOCK•BUZZER •TUNER slider.
At the set alarm time, the docked player or radio or buzzer will switch on
automatically.
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™Display shows the preset number of your station.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store your other stations.
You can overwrite a preset station by storing another frequency in its place.
Press a PRESET button 1-5 (or PRESET 4 / 3 on the remote control) to listen to
a preset station.
Helpful hints:
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If you have selected TUNER alarm mode, make sure you have properly tuned to a
station before turning off the set.
If you have selected DOCK alarm mode, make sure you have docked the compatible
player, or the buzzer mode will be selected automatically.
™To display clock time, press 2; on the set.
To check the alarm time setting for ALM1 or ALM2, press ALM1 or ALM2.
PLAYING APPLE iPod USING AJ301DB
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
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Snap the compatible iPod into the dock connector.
Press DOCK to switch on the dock mode.
The connected player will play automatically.
There are three ways of switching off the alarm. Unless you cancel the alarm
completely, the 24-hour ALARM RESET will be automatically selected after 59
minutes from the time your alarm first goes off.
Notes:
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In dock mode, if no player is docked for 15 minutes, AJ301DB will come to stand-
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:
by.
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By using the buttons ( 2;, ¡1, 2™ and VOLUME ) on the AJ301DB and its
remote control, the following disc playback features are available: Play/Pause,
selecting next/previous track, fast forwarding/rewinding and changing volume.
The buttons ( 2;, ¡1, 2™ and VOLUME ) on the AJ301DB and its remote con-
trol can work only with playback of the audio contents stored on the docked player.
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Press POWER.
REPEAT ALARM
This repeats your alarm call at 9 minute intervals.
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During the alarm call, press REPEAT ALARM / BRIGHTNESS CONTROL..
Display shows ALM1 or ALM2 flashing during a repeat alarm.
Repeat if desired (up to a maximum of 6 times).
CHARGING iPod BATTERY USING THE DOCK
By connecting the iPod to your AJ301DB, you can charge the iPod in the standby
mode and power-on mode of AJ301DB.
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CANCELING THE ALARM COMPLETELY
Press ALM 1 or ALM 2 button once or more until ALM1 or ALM2 disappears.
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SLEEP
This set has a built-in sleep timer, which enables the radio to be automatically
switched off after a set period of time. There are five sleep time options.
DOCK (See 4)
By connecting the iPod to your AJ301DB, you can listen to the sound of the
docked player through the powerful speakers of the Hi-Fi system.
Setting and switching off SLEEP
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During playback, set your timer by pressing SLEEP repeatedly until the desired
timer option appears.
COMPATIBLE PORTABLE PLAYER
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Apple iPod models with 30-pin dock connector as follows:
Nano 1st /2nd/3rd generation, iPod 5th generation (video), iPod touch and
iPod classic.
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Selections are follows (time in minute):
120=90=60=30=15=OFF=120
The set will turn off automatically at the selected time.
To cancel sleep, press either:
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3
DOCK ADAPTORS
Before plugging your player in the dock, snap the suitable dock adaptor into the
dock to provide a snug fit for the player to be docked.
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POWER
SLEEP once or more until SLEEP disappears from the display.
Selecting the correct dock adaptor
• 4 iPod dock adaptors are included. Each adaptor has indication to match dif-
ferent iPod types.
Reset
Should your set receive external interference e.g. static electricity from carpets, thun-
derstorms, etc. RESET allows you to clear all previous settings and start up again.
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Use a ballpoint pen to press the RESET hole found on the bottom of the set.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
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: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this
will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the set as there is a risk of
electric shock!
You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your
AJ301DB’s speakers.
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Press TUNER/AUX twice to select AUX mode.
Use the supplied AUX-IN cable to connect AJ301DB’s AUX IN jack to an
AUDIO OUT or headphone jack on an external equipment (such as CD player, or
VCR).
No sound
MAINTENANCE & SAFETY
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Volume not adjusted
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Adjust the volume
The set is muted.
Press”MUTE” on the remote control to active playback sound.
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Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be easily
reached.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not expose the set to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by
heating equipment or direct sunlight.
To clean your set, use a soft damp cloth or chamois leather. Do not use cleaning
products, which contain benzene, thinner, etc. as these may harm the housing.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnet device shall remain readily operable.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to exces-
sive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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Display error / no reaction to any controls
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Electrical malfunction
Unplug the power cord, then re-plug.
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Intermittent crackling sound during FM reception
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Weak signal
Extend and position the pigtail aerial
The alarm does not function
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Alarm time/ mode not set
See SETTING THE ALARM
Volume too low for radio
Increase the volume
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption........................................................................................24 W
Output power .....................................................................................2 x 6 W RMS
Dimensions (w x h x d) .........................................................161 x 191 x 164 (mm)
Weight..........................................................................................................1.34 kg
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Dock operation
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The menu navigation or photo playback of the docked player cannot be
carried out through the buttons on AJ301DB or its remote control.
The buttons on AJ301DB and its remote control can control playback of audio
contents only. To navigate the menu, use the controls on the docked player.
Some buttons on AJ301DB and its remote control have no function.
The buttons ( 2;, ¡1, 2™ and VOLUME) function only.
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ENVIROMENTAL INFORMATION
Notes
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted. The packaging can
be easily separated into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plas-
tic.
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disas-
sembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead batteries
and old equipment.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
product it means the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your
old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Notes for battery disposal
Your product contains batteries covered by the European
Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal
household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules
on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal
helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmen-
tal and human health.
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