PHILIPS MG-C100/17
Owner's Manual

SETTING THE CLOCK
CLOCK DISPLAY The time is displayed using the 12-hour clock system. Important! When setting the clock or alarm time, for accurate hour and minute adjustment always make sure you press the HOUR and MIN keys separately and not simultaneously.

RADIO
RADIO You can use the clock radio solely as a radio. 1. Adjust the RADIO switch to ON. 2. Select your waveband using the FM-AM switch.

SLEEP MODE
Canceling the Alarm Completely � Before or during the set alarm time goes off, push the ALARM switch to OFF position. � Alarm indicator disappears from display. SLEEP MODE About SLEEP MODE The clock radio has a built-in timer called SLEEP MODE, which enables the radio to be automatically switched off after 59 minutes. SLEEP MODE allows you to lie back, listen and fall asleep. Setting and switching off SLEEP MODE 1. Set RADIO to OFF position. 2. Press SLEEP MODE once. � The display shows the sleep period 0: 59 briefly . 4. To cancel the sleep mode before the sleep period ends, press SLEEP OFF /SNOOZE. MAINTENANCE � If you do not intend to use the clock radio for a long time, disconnect the set by withdrawing 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY
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.

1. Press TIME and simultaneously, press and hold down the HOUR or MIN key to set and adjust the hours and minutes respectively: To improve radio reception: � With your finger held down on HOUR, the hour increases as � For FM, use the antenna built in the power cord. Adjust the a digit from 1 to 12. power cord to obtain optimum reception. � With your finger held down on MIN, the minutes increases � For AM, the set is provided with a built-in antenna which to as a digit from 00 to 59. function best should be placed on a non-metallic surface 2. Release TIME and the HOUR or MIN key when you have e.g. wood, plastic. Direct the AM antenna by adjusting the reached the correct time. position of your clock radio.

3. Use TUNING to find your radio station. 4. Adjust the sound with the VOLUME control. 5. To turn off the radio, adjust RADIO to OFF.

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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.

Note: - The sleep mode does not affect the alarm setting. - If during SLEEP MODE you have turned down the
volume and you have an alarm set in the radio mode, make sure you have adjusted the volume loud enough to wake you up the following day!

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.

SETTING THE ALARM
GENERAL SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM If you wish to use the alarm, first set the alarm time. There are three ways of switching off the alarm. Unless you There is a choice of two alarm modes, buzz or radio. The display choose to cancel the alarm completely, the ALARM RESET shows the alarm indicator if the alarm is set. option will be automatically selected after 1 hour and 59 minutes from the time your alarm time first goes off. 1. Press ALARM and simultaneously, press and hold down the HOUR or MIN key to set and adjust the hours and minutes ALARM RESET respectively: If you want the alarm mode to be stopped immediately but also � With your finger held down on HOUR, the hour increases as wish to repeat the alarm call at the same time for the following a digit from 1 to 12. day: � With your finger held down on MIN, the minutes increases � Press ALARM RESET during the alarm call. as a digit from 00 to 59. � -- If the HOUR, MIN and ALARM are all pressed SNOOZE simultaneously, the alarm time display will be reset to 0:00. This will repeat your alarm call at 8-9 minute intervals. 2. Release ALARM and the HOUR or MIN key when you have � During the alarm call, press SLEEP OFF /SNOOZE. reached the correct time. � Press SLEEP OFF /SNOOZE again during the next call if you � The display returns to clock time. wish to repeat the alarm call. 3. To review your set alarm time briefly, press ALARM. � If, however, you do not press SLEEP OFF /SNOOZE again, the 4. To select the alarm mode you wish to be awoken by, set alarm will sound for 1 hour and 59 minutes before turning ALARM to RADIO or BUZZ. itself off. Your alarm time setting will then automatically � If you have selected the radio mode, make sure you have enter the ALARM RESET mode to sound at the same time adjusted the volume loud enough to wake you up! next day. � The buzz alarm begins gently and gradually increases to a fixed maximum volume.

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 Intermittent crackling sound during FM reception

LIMITED WARRANTY
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. Center Small Product Service 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.) 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 Servicelisted above underlisted above). a Product in the phone number Center (address �Exchanging In Canada, call 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.

� POSSIBLE CAUSE � REMEDY
No sound � Volume not adjusted � Adjust VOLUME AM broadcast cannot be received properly � Weak radio signal � Rotate the set for better reception and make sure that the set is placed on a suitable (non-metallic) surface. Continuous crackling and hiss noise during AM reception

� Weak signal � Adjust the power cord
The alarm does not function � The alarm is not set � Set the alarm time and the alarm switch to BUZZ or RADIO

� Volume too low for radio � Increase the volume
SLEEP MODE does not function � Radio still in ON position � Switch RADIO to OFF

� Interference from other electrical equipment e.g. TVs, computers, fluorescent lamps � Move the clock radio away from electrical equipment

MODEL # __________________________________ EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA... Please contact Philips at: 1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking) SERIAL # __________________________________ 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.) 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
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