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User manual
TAR4500
4000 Series
Clock Radio
1 Important 2
Safety 2
2 Your clock radio 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the clock radio 4
3 Get started 5
Install batteries 5
Connect power 5
Turn on/Switch to standby 5
Adjust volume 5
Adjust display brightness 5
4 Clock/Alarm setting 6
Setting the clock 6
Set alarm time 6
Activate/deactivate alarm timer 6
Snooze the alarm 6
Stop alarm sounds 6
Set sleep timer 6
5 Listen to FM radio 7
Tune to FM radio stations 7
Store FM radio stations automatically 7
Store FM radio stations manually 7
Select a preset radio station 7
6 Other features 8
Set daylight saving 8
USB-type C port for charging out 8
7 Product speci�cations 8
8 Troubleshooting 9
9 Notice 9
Compliance 9
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Contents
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1 Important
Safety
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Read these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampli�ers) that produce
heat.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the clock radio.
Only use attachments/accessories speci�ed
by the manufacturer.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to quali�ed 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.
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Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery
leakage which may result in bodily injury,
property damage, or damage to the clock
radio:
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Do not replace a battery with an incorrect type
that can defeat a safeguard (for example, some
lithium battery types).
Leaving a battery in an extremely high
temperature surrounding, or an extremely low
air pressure environment may result in an
explosion or leakage of �ammable liquid or
gas.
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked
on the unit.
Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the
remote control (if included) is not to be used
for a long time.
Batteries contain chemical substances. They
should be disposed of properly.
If you suspect that a battery has been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.
When you change the batteries, always keep
all new and used batteries out of reach of
children. Ensure that the battery compartment
is completely secure after you replace the
battery.
If the battery compartment cannot be
completely secured, discontinue use of the
product. Keep out of reach of children and
contact the manufacturer.
This clock radio shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
Do not place any sources of danger on the
clock radio (e.g. liquid �lled objects, lighted
candles).
Where the plug of the Direct Plug-in Adapter
is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Please use the product safely in an environment
with temperature between 0°C and 45
°C.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or recharge-
able (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if batteries are
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
Battery in extreme high or low temperatures
during use, storage or transportation, and low
air pressure at high altitude can pose safety
hazards.
TAR4500/10
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Your clock radio
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Introduction
With this clock radio, you can
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listen to FM radio;
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
• Main unit
• Power adaptor
• Quick start guide
• Safey sheet
Warranty
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set two alarms to ring at different times;
charge your mobile devices.
Wireless speaker
Note
• Power adaptor quantity and plug type vary by regions.
Images, illustrations and drawings shown on this user
manual are for reference only. actual product may vary
in appearance.
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Overview of the clock radio
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PRESET
• Store radio stations in memory.
• Select a preset radio station.
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SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS
• Snooze alarm.
• Adjust display brightness.
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SCAN
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Scan and store radio stations automatically.
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ALR 1
• Set alarm.
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VOL
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Adjust volume.
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HOUR / TUN
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Set hour.
Tune to FM radio stations.
Select previous preset station.
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VOL
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Adjust volume.
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Display panel
• Display current status.
• Set alarm.
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ALR 2
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DST / SET
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Set time.
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Set daylight saving.
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Set minute.
Tune to FM radio stations.
Select next preset station.
MIN / TUN
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SLEEP
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Set the sleep timer.
USB-type C charging out port
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Charge your mobile devices.
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DC IN
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Connect to the supplied power adaptor.
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FM Antenna
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• Turn on or switch to standby.
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Adjust display brightness
Press BRIGHTNESS to select different brightness
levels or turn off the display screen:
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High
Medium
Low
Off
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Note
• Power adaptor quantity and plug type vary by regions.
Images, illustrations and drawings shown on this user
manual are for reference only. actual product may vary
in appearance.
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Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
The batteries can only back up clock and alarm
settings.
Connect the power adapter to the wall outlet.
sequence.
Install batteries
Turn on/Switch to
standby
Caution
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Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the
back or underside of the clock radio.
• Risk of electrical shock! When you unplug the power
cord, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
Connect power
Caution
• Risk of explosion! Keep the batteries away from heat,
sunshine or �re. Never discard batteries in �re.
• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with carbon
zinc. Only use batteries of the same type for the set.
Note
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The type plate is located at the bottom of the clock
radio.
Open the battery compartment at the
bottom of the unit.
Insert 2pcs AAA batteries (not supplied) with
correct polarity (+/-) as indicated, then close the
battery compartment.
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Press to turn the unit on.
The radio switches to the FM source.
Press to switch the unit to Standby.
The time (if set) is displayed.
Adjust volume
While listening, press VOL /VOL to adjust
volume.
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Set sleep timer
This clock radio can switch to standby mode
automatically after a preset period.
• Press SLEEP to select a period (in minutes).
The clock radio switches to standby mode
automatically after the preset period.
To deactivate the sleep timer:
• Press SLEEP until [OFF] (off) appears.
Setting clock
Note
• You can only set time in standby mode.
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In standby mode, press SET to activate the
clock setting mode, the “24H" to blink.
Press TUN /TUN to select <12H> or <24H>
hour format, then press
SET to con�rm, the
time will blink.
Press HOUR to set hour and press MIN to set
minute, then press
SET to con�rm.
The time is set.
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Clock/Alarm setting
Note
• lf no button is pressed in approx 10 seconds, the unit
exits clock setting mode automatically.
Press and hold ALR 1 or ALR 2 for 3 seconds to
activated the alarm setup mode, the icon or
and alarm time will blink.
Press
HOUR to set hour and press MIN to set
minute, then press
ALR 1 or ALR 2 to con�rm,
the icon or and “bUZ” (alarm source)
will blink.
Press TUN
/TUN to select alarm source:
buzzer or radio, then press
ALR 1 or ALR 2
to con�rm.
If radio is selected as the alarm source, the
icon or and
radio station preset
number will blink, p
ress TUN /TUN to
select radio preset radio station, then press
ALR 1 or ALR 2 to con�rm.
Set alarm time
Note
• Make sure that you have set the clock correctly.
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Tip
• The unit exits alarm setting mode when being idle for
10 seconds.
Alarm timeout is 60 minutes if no user action.
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Press ALR 1 or ALR 2 to activate or deactivate the
alarm timer.
If the alarm timer is activated, the icon or
will appear.
Activate/deactivate alarm
timer
If the alarm timer is deactivated, the icon
or will disappear.
When the alarm sounds, press or corresponding
ALR 1/ALR 2.
Stop alarm sounds
the alarm stops but the alarm settings remain.
When the alarm sounds, press SNOOZE.
The alarm snoozes and repeats ringing 10
minutes later.
The icon or will blink.
Snooze the alarm
• During alarm snooze time, press SNOOZE to
select another period (in minutes) to ringing
gain.
10 20
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Listen to FM radio
Note
• Keep the clock radio away from other electronic
devices to avoid radio interference.
• For better reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the FM antenna.
Tune to FM radio stations
1 Press to turn on the clock radio.
2 Press and hold TUN /TUN for 3 seconds.
The clock radio tunes to a station with
strong reception automatically.
3 Repeat Step 2 to tune to more radio stations.
To tune to a station manually:
Press TUN /TUN to select a frequency.
Note
• The tuning grid of the clock radio is 50KHz, the radio
frequency on the display panel will increase 0.1MHz
by pressing TUN /TUN twice.
Tip
• To remove a pre-stored station, store another station
in its place.
Select a preset radio
station
In FM tuner mode, press PRESET to select a preset
number.
Store FM radio stations
automatically
Store FM radio stations
manually
In FM tuner mode, press and hold SCAN for
3 seconds.
The unit stores all the available FM radio
stations automatically and broadcasts the
�rst station.
Note
• You can store a maximum of 20 FM radio stations.
1 In FM tuner mode, tune to an FM radio station.
2 Press and hold PRESET for 3 seconds to activate
programming mode.
The preset number begins to blink.
3 Press TUN /TUN to select a number.
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Press PRESET again to con�rm.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store more FM radio
stations.
Option A:
1 In FM tuner mode, press PRESET.
2 Press TUN /TUN to select a preset radio station.
Option B:
Note
• After 3 seconds, preset radio station will be con�rm
automatically.
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Connect the standard size end of a USB cable
(not included) to the USB-type C Port on back
of the unit and connect the other end to the
charging port on your device.
USB-type C port for
charging out
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Other features
If the daylight saving is ON, add one hour in
current time, the “DST” will appear.
If the daylight saving is OFF, reduce one hour
in current time, the “DST” will disappear.
Set daylight saving
Press DST for 3 seconds to turn daylight saving
function on/off.
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Product
speci�cations
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
Output Power RMS 700mW @10% THD;
Max.1.4W
Tuner (FM)
Ampli�er
Tuning Range 87.5-108 MHz
Charging out
Tuning Grid 50 KHz
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26 dB S/N Ratio
<22 dBf
Total Harmonic Distortion <10%
Signal to Noise Ratio
>50 dBA
General information
USB-type C charging port
Power Supply 5.0V 3.0A
5.0V 2.0A
Operation Power
Consumption
<2 W
Standby Power
Consumption
<1 W
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
103x103.5x103 mm
Weight
(Main unit)
345g
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Troubleshooting
Warning
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Never remove the casing of the product.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the device 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 webpage
www.philips.com/support. When you contact
Philips, make sure that the device is nearby
and the model number and serial number are
available.
No power
• Make sure that the AC power plug of the unit
is connected properly.
• Make sure that there is power at the AC outlet.
No sound
• Adjust the volume.
No response from the unit
• Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug,
then turn on the unit again.
Poor radio reception
• Keep the clock radio away from other
electronic devices to avoid radio interference.
• Fully extend and adjust the position of the
antenna.
Alarm does not work
• Set the clock/alarm correctly.
Clock/alarm setting erased
• Power has been interrupted or the power
plug has been disconnected.
• Reset the clock/alarm.
• Replace the backup batteries.
This symbol means the product must
not be discarded as household waste
and should be delivered to an
appropriate collection facility for
recycling. Follow local rules and never
dispose of the product and rechargeable
batteries with normal household waste.
Correct disposal of old products and
rechargeable batteries helps prevent
negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
This symbol means that the product
contains batteries covered by European
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 which cannot
be disposed of with normal household
waste. Inform yourself about the the
local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic collection
system for electrical and electronic
products and batteries. Follow local
rules and never dispose of the product
and batteries with normal household
waste. Correct disposal of old products
and batteries helps prevent negative
consequences for the environment and
human health.
Any changes or modi�cations made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited may void
the user’s authority to operate the product.
Hereby, TP Vision Europe B.V. declares that the
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
RED Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Radio
Equipment Regulations SI 2017 No 1206. You can
�nd the Declaration of Conformity on
www.philips.com/support.
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the
European Community.
This product is designed and
manufactured with high-quality
materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
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Notice
Compliance
TAR4500_10_UM_V1.0
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Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used
under license. This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of MMD Hong
Kong Holding Limited or one of its affiliates, and MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited is the warrantor in
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