Contents Important Use system settings menu Safety Adjust network settings Set time/date Set system language Your Internet radio Reset all the settings Introduction Check software update information What's in the box Know the software version Overview of the Internet radio Adjust backlight settings Get started Use main menu...
1 Important • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that Safety produce heat. Warning •...
2 Your Internet radio 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. Introduction With this radio, you can: • listen to Internet radio through network connection;...
Overview of the Internet radio • Turn on the radio. • Switch to standby mode. SELECT knob • Turn clockwise or anticlockwise to tune to radio stations. • Turn clockwise or anticlockwise to navigate through the menu list. • Press to confirm a selection. NEXT •...
3 Get started Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence. Prepare radio antenna For better radio reception, fully extend and adjust the position of the antenna. Note • To prevent interference, position the antenna as far as possible from any other radiation sources. Connect power Caution •...
Perform initial setup When the radio is powered on for the first time, the [Setup wizard] appears on the display • [Update from DAB]: synchronize time panel. Follow the instructions below to configure with DAB stations. some basic settings. • [Update from FM]: synchronize time To listen to Internet radio, you need to set up with FM stations.
• [Skip WPS]: select this option if your Turn on wireless router does not support WPS. You are prompted to enter the key for • Press . your Wi-Fi network. The radio switches to the last selected As instructed on the display panel, press source.
4 Listen to • [Station list]: tune to any available Internet radio stations. Internet radio • [System settings]: adjust system settings (the same menu option for all working modes. See the Chapter "Use system settings menu" for details). The radio can play thousands of radio stations •...
Store Internet radio stations Show Internet radio information Note While listening to Internet radio, press and hold • You can store a maximum of 20 preset radio repeatedly to scroll through the following stations. information (if available): In Internet radio mode, tune to an Internet Artist and track name radio station.
5 Listen to 6 Listen to Spotify Podcasts Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Press SOURCE to select [Podcasts] Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how mode. The Spotify Software is subject to third party Press MENU to access the menu.
7 Listen to DAB Store DAB radio stations radio Note • You can store a maximum of 20 preset radio stations. In DAB mode, tune to a DAB radio station. Tune to DAB radio stations Press and hold PRESET for two seconds. The first time you select DAB radio mode, or if The preset station list is displayed.
Select a preset DAB radio Use menu in DAB mode station In DAB mode, press MENU to access In DAB mode, you have two ways to select a DAB menu. preset radio station. Turn SELECT knob to scroll through the Option A: menu options: Press...
[DRC] • [DRC high]: switch DRC on to a high level (the default option recommended for noisy environment). • [DRC low]: switch DRC on to a low level. • [DRC off]: switch DRC off. [Station order] • [Alphanumeric]: arrange the stations in alphabetical order (default setting).
7 Listen to FM radio • To remove a pre-stored station, store another station in rts place. Select a preset FM radio Tune to FM radio stations station Press SOURCE to select [FM radio] In FM mode, you have two ways to select a mode.
Use menu in FM mode Show RDS information RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows In FM mode, press MENU to access FM FM stations to show additional information. menu. If you listen to an FM station with RDS signal, an Turn SELECT knob to scroll through the RDS icon and the station name are displayed.
8 Use system • [PBC Wlan setup]: select this option if your wireless router supports WPS and settings menu PBC setup method. • [View settings]: view the current network information. • [Manual settings]: In working mode, press to access the menu. •...
Note Note • If you are updating time from DAB or FM, the • If the radio detects that new software is available, daylight savings option has no effect. it asks if you want to go ahead with an update. If you agree, the new software is downloaded and •...
9 Use main menu Turn SELECT knob to set the day, then press SELECT knob to confirm. The month digit blinks. In working mode, press to access the top Repeat step 3 to set the month, year, and menu. time respectively. Turn SELECT knob repeatedly to select The [Alarm 1: off [00:00]] and [Alarm [Main menu].
Note • When the alarm is activated, an alarm icon for Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is displayed. • To stop the alarm, press on the radio. • You can also go to [System settings]>[Time/ Date] to set time and date (see "Use system settings menu">"Set time/date").
• Select pair menu option and press SELECT knob. • Prompt message "Please connect with a device to: Philips TAR8805" appears with Bluetooth icon flashing. • On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for Bluetooth devices that can be paired.
Specifications General information Amplifier Rated Output Power 3 W x 2 RMS AC Pbwer Brand name: PHILIPS (Power Adapter) Frequency Response 80-20000 Hz, ±3 dB Input: 100-240 V~, Signal to Noise Ratio > 65 dBA 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A Output: 9.0 V = 2.5 A...
• Check if your wireless router is switched requesting service. If the problem remains off. unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www. • Check if your wireless router supports philips.com/support). When you contact Philips, WPS. Use the correct setup method (PBC...
Directive 2014/53/EU. You can a specialized company Please observe the find the Declaration of Conformity on www. local regulations regarding the disposal of philips.com/support. packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Care of the environment Trademark notice...
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