XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 1 BC8210 FM Cordless Speaker XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 3 Index English _________________4 Svenska _______________68 Svenska Türkçe Magyar Polski Suomi Norge English Français Español Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Português Dansk 2 Français_______________12 Norge ________________76 Español _______________20 Suomi ________________84 Deutsch_______________28 _______________92 Nederlands____________36 Polski ________________100 Italiano _______________44 Magyar ______________108 Português _____________52 Türkçe ______________116 Dansk ________________60 ____________124 XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 23-08-2001 12:24 Pagina 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 6 L L+R R DC 9V TUNNING + + + + - - + L L+R R DC 9V TUNNING - + 10 CHARGING DBB ON DBB OFF 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Figure 4 TRANSMITTER (NOT INCLUDED) TRANSMITTER (NOT INCLUDED) 1 2 CHANNEL 12V DC - 1 2 CHANNEL 12V DC - VOLUME HEADPHONE CONNECTOR CABLE (NOT INCLUDED) (WHITE) LEFT TV, Hi Fi or PC RIGHT (RED) RIGHT CHANNEL (RED) OUT STEREO ADAPTER PLUG (NOT INCLUDED) LEFT CHANNEL (WHITE) 3 XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 4 Introduction English 4 General information IMPORTANT Before using the FM speaker for the first time, please ensure that the batteries are fully charged for about 16 hours.This will guarantee a longer operating lifetime of the batteries. Congratulations! You have just bought the most sophisticated FM wireless stereo sound system.This system uses the latest FM wireless technology, which gives you complete freedom of movement while enjoying your favorite music and movies. No more inconvenience from cables or speaker wires! To ensure you get the best performance from your FM wireless stereo sound system please read this manual carefully. IMPORTANT Read these instructions.All the safety and operating instructions should be read before using the wireless speaker system. Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate of the adapter corresponds to the local mains voltage before connecting to the mains power supply. Remove the batteries from the speaker's battery compartment and disconnect the adapter from the mains if the system is not in use for a long period. Prevent fire or shock hazard: do not expose this equipment to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. Radio equipment for wireless audio applications is not protected against disturbance from other radio services. Benefits of Philips latest RF/FM wireless technology Wireless transmission The FM transmitter transmits the stereo audio signal from your audio or video source to your FM speaker without wires. Wide transmission range Your FM speaker can receive signals up to 100 meters away. High-frequency radio system The FM speaker set uses a high radio frequency as the signal carrier, ensuring a very clear, sharp reception. Automatic power off When no audio signals are detected the FM speaker automatically switches off after a few minutes. Easy transmission The FM speaker is able to receive signals from the transmitter, even through barriers such as doors, walls and windows. Dynamic Bass Boost Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) is an intelligent bass control system for excellent bass performance. XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 5 General information Volume control The trackball volume control can be precisely adjusted for personal preference. Battery or mains operated Speaker can be powered by batteries or mains Multiple speakers with one transmitter An additional number of wireless speakers can be used with a single transmitter if they: - operate in the 864 MHz band - can detect a 19 kHz pilot tone Please consult the appliance's electrical specification sheets for confirmation on compatibility. Controls Speaker (figure 1) 1 Charge indication LED ­ lights up when batteries are being charged. 2 Power indication LED ­ lights up when speaker is switched on. 3 Power On/Off ­ push the button to switch the speaker on/off. 4 Dynamic Bass Boost on/off ­ push the button to switch on/off 5 Volume control ­ adjust volume to your desired listening level 6 Battery cover 7 Tuning ­ turn the tuning wheel until the signal is at its clearest. 8 DC power ­ connect to the 9 Volt/ 500 mA AC/DC adapter 9 L/ L+R/ R switch ­ switch the L/ L+R /R switch to L+R when only using one speaker. Switch to L or R for left or right use when using two speakers. 10 Controls plate English 5 Kit contents This FM speaker system consists of the following accessories: 1 x SBC BC8210 FM speaker 1 x SBC BC211/00 9 Volt/500 mA AC/DC adapter 6 x rechargeable batteries LR6/AA (NiCd), 700 mAh XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 6 Installation Transmitter power supply IMPORTANT Use only Philips SBC CS030/00 12 Volt/ 200 mA AC/DC adapter 1 Make use of the Philips SBC HC 8372 FM wireless transmitter.This transmitter can be purchased separately. 2 Make sure the adapter's rated voltage corresponds to the mains socket voltage. 3 Connect the DC connector of the AC/DC adapter to the 12 Volt DC power input connector located at the rear of the transmitter. 4 Connect the 12 Volt/200 mA AC/DC adapter to the mains socket. ­ Always disconnect the AC/DC adapter if the transmitter is not to be used for a long period of time. 1 Remove the isolating sheet from the battery compartment. 2 Check if the power button of the FM speaker is in the on position. 3 When the sound quality of the FM speaker degrades, it indicates that the batteries are running low. ­ To recharge the speaker's built-in rechargeable LR6/AA NiCd batteries, connect to the 9 Volt/500 mA AC/DC adapter. 4 Make sure the adapter's rated voltage corresponds to the mains socket voltage. 5 Connect the DC connector of the AC/DC adapter to the 9 Volt DC power input connector located at the rear of the speaker. 6 Connect the 9 Volt/500 mA AC/DC adapter to the mains socket. Notes: Completely flat batteries need approximately 16 hours to recharge. Always remove the batteries if the speaker is not to be used for a long period of time. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. English 6 Speaker power supply IMPORTANT Use only rechargeable LR6/AA NiCd batteries (preferably Philips). Do not use alkaline batteries as these may damage your FM wireless system! Environmental Information All redundant packing material has been omitted.We have done our best to make the packaging easily separable into two materials: cardboard and polyethylene Your unit consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 7 Installation Speaker battery replacement (figure 2) IMPORTANT Use only rechargeable LR6/AA NiCd batteries (preferably Philips). Do not use alkaline batteries as these may damage your FM wireless system! 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Take out the batteries and dispose of them properly. 3 Insert new batteries. Only use LR6/AA NiCd batteries (preferably Philips). 4 Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted as indicated by the engraved symbols in the battery compartment. 5 Replace the battery cover. IMPORTANT Before using the FM speaker for the first time, please ensure that the batteries are fully charged for about 16 hours.This will guarantee a longer operating lifetime of the batteries. Audio Connections Audio Connections Option 1 (figure 3) Connecting the FM transmitter SBC HC 8372 to a headphone output of an audio source 1 Connect the 3.5 mm stereo plug of the stereo audio cable to the headphone output of an audio source, such as TV, HiFi or PC. ­ In case your audio source has a 6.3 mm headphone output, use the 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm stereo adapter plug. 2 Switch on your audio source and carefully increase the volume of the audio source. The red power indication LED of the transmitter lights up if receiving an audio signal. 3 Switch on the speaker.You may hear a hissing sound through the speaker if the speaker is not yet properly tuned to the transmitter. 4 To tune, turn the tuning wheel until the signal is at its clearest. 5 Adjust the volume to the desired level with the speaker volume control. English 7 XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 8 Audio Connections English Option 2 (figure 4) Connecting the FM transmitter to a line output of an audio source, e.g. REC OUT, LINE OUT. 1 Connect the 3.5 mm stereo plug of the stereo audio cable (15 cm) to the FM transmitter's 3.5 mm audio input. 2 Connect the 2 RCA plugs of the stereo audio cable to a line output (REC OUT or LINE OUT) of an audio source, e.g.TV, HiFi or PC: ­ Check if the red RCA plug (right channel) is connected to the right channel (red) of the audio source. ­ Check if the white RCA plug (left channel) is connected to the left channel (white) of the audio source. 3 Switch on your audio source.The red power indication LED of the transmitter lights up if receiving an audio signal. 4 Switch on the speaker.You may hear a hissing sound through the speaker if the speaker is not yet properly tuned to the transmitter. 5 To tune, turn the tuning wheel until the signal is at its clearest. 6 In case the line output of the audio source has an adjustable output level, adjust the line output level of the audio source to the highest acceptable undistorted level. 7 Adjust the volume to the desired level with the speaker volume control. Basic operation When the FM transmitter is connected to a: - line output of an audio source, such as REC OUT or LINE OUT or - headphone output of an audio source. 1 Switch on your audio source and carefully increase the volume of the audio source. The red power indication LED of the transmitter lights up if receiving an audio signal. 2 Switch on the speaker.You may hear a hissing sound through the speaker if the speaker is not yet properly tuned to the transmitter. 3 To tune, turn the tuning wheel until the signal is at its clearest. 4 Adjust the volume to the desired level with the speaker volume control. 8 XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 9 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 centre. WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this would invalidate the warranty. English Problem No sound Remedy ­ Check if the AC/DC adapter is fully inserted into the AC outlet and that its DC connector is properly inserted into the 12 Volt DC input connector located at the rear of the transmitter. ­ Check if the speaker's on/off switch is in the on position. ­ Speaker batteries running low. Connect to the 9 Volt/500 mA AC/DC adapter. (See Speaker power supply) ­ Check if the audio source is switched on and tuned to a channel with audio. ­ Volume not adjusted. Adjust the volume on the audio source/ speaker to a higher level. ­ Adjust the speaker's tuning frequency.Turn the tuning wheel until the signal is at its clearest. ­ Make use of the HC8372 transmitter. Some transmitters already built into other equipment may not be compatible with the BC8210 speaker because of the advanced technologies used in the BC8210 speaker. ­ Adjust the speaker's tuning frequency.Turn the tuning wheel until the signal is at its clearest. ­ Adjust the transmitter's frequency. Select any of the 2 channels of the transmitter. ­ Speaker batteries running low. Connect to the 9 Volt/500 mA AC/DC adapter. (See Speaker power supply) ­ Check the volume on audio source/ speaker is not set at too high a level. Reduce the volume. Distorted sound 9 XP SBC BC 8210/00-1.1 20-08-2001 13:43 Pagina 10 Troubleshooting English 10 Distorted sound ­ Distance from the transmitter is too large. Move closer to the transmitter. ­ Interference from fluorescent lamps/ other radio sources. Move transmitter or speaker elsewhere/ change the transmitter's channel. ­ Make use of the HC8372 transmitter. Some transmitters already built into other equipment may not be compatible with the BC8210 speaker because of the advanced technologies used in the BC8210 speaker. ­ If the speaker will not be used for a longer time, please remove the batteries to prevent leakage and corrosion. ­ Only replace the batteries with LR6/AA NiCd batteries (preferably Philips). ­ Do not leave the speaker near heat sources. Do not expose to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain or any kind of mechanical shock. ­ Do not use alcohol, thinner or petroleum-based substances to clean the speaker or transmitter. Use a slightly dampened chamois cloth to clean the housing. ­ Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives as these may ...