Portable Radio
TAR5600
User manual
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7 Listen to FM radio 13
Auto tuning 13
Manual tuning 13
Store FM radio stations automatically 13
Store FM radio stations manually 13
Store and select favorite stations 13
Select a preset radio station 14
Scan sensitivity setting 14
Show RDS information 14
Show menu in FM mode 15
8 Listen to Bluetooth® music 16
Connect Bluetooth® 16
Disconnect Bluetooth® 16
Clear Bluetooth®pairing records 16
Play music 16
Show menu in Bluetooth® mode 17
9 Kitchen timer setting 18
Set kitchen timer 18
Stop kitchen timer sounds 18
Cancel the kitchen timer 18
10 Other features 19
Adjust sound effects 19
Select menu language 19
Listen through headphone 19
Factory reset 19
11 Product speci�cations 20
12 Troubleshooting 21
13 Notice 22
Compliance 22
1 Important 2
Safety 2
2 Your portable radio 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the portable radio 4
3 Get started 5
Charge the built-in battery 5
Turn on/off or switch to standby 5
Adjust volume 5
Adjust display brightness 5
Show menu in standby mode 6
4 Clock setting 7
Automatically set the clock 7
Manually set the clock 7
Set time format 7
Set date format 7
5 Alarm setting 8
Set alarm time 8
Activate/deactivate alarm timer 8
Snooze the alarm 8
Stop alarm sounds 9
Set sleep timer 9
6 Listen to DAB radio 10
Tune to DAB radio stations 10
Auto scan 10
Manual tuning 10
Store and select favorite stations 10
Store DAB radio stations 11
Select a preset radio station 11
Remove invalid stations 11
DRC 11
Show DAB information 11
Show menu in DAB mode 12
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Contents
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Important
Safety
• Read these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampli�ers) that
produce heat.
• Keep this product away from direct sunlight,
naked �ames or heat.
• The product shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
• Place this product on a �at, hard and stable
surface.
• Do not place any source of danger on the
product (e.g. liquid �lled objects, lit candles).
• Never place this product on other electrical
equipment.
• Only use attachments/accessories speci�ed
by the manufacturer.
• Never remove the casing of this product,
refer all servicing to quali�ed service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
product 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.
• A battery (battery pack or battery installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, �re or the like.
• 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.
• Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by
an incorrect type.
• Do not replace a battery with an incorrect
type that can defeat a safeguard (for
example, some lithium battery types).
• Install all batteries correctly.
• 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.
• 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 compart-
ment 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 product shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
• Do not place any sources of danger on the
product (e.g. liquid �lled objects, lighted
candles).
• Please use the product safely in an environ-
ment with temperature between 0°C and
45°C.
• To avoid risk of �re, the product is
supplied only by external power
source which output shall comply
with PS1 (with output capacity less
than 15W).
• The power delivered by the charger
must be between min. 5 Watts
required by the radio equipment,
and max. 15 Watts in order to
achieve the maximum charging
speed.
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Your portable radio
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Introduction
With this portable radio, you can
• Listen to DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting),
FM radio and Bluetooth® music;
• Set two alarms to ring at different times;
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of your package:
• Main unit
• TYPE-C charging cable
• Quick start guide
• Safey sheet
Warranty
•
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Note
• Images, illustrations and drawings shown on this
user manual are for reference only. Actual
product may vary in appearance.
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• Turn on/off or switch to standby.
• Stop alarm.
Favorite stations (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• Store /directly access preset 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.
SOURCE/SNOOZE
• Switch to DAB/FM/Bluetooth source.
• Snooze alarm.
• Stop alarm.
•
Set kitchen timer.
Volume Knob
• Adjust volume.
Display panel
• Display current status.
ENTER/SCAN
• Enter selected menu item list.
• Scan and store radio stations automatically.
• Play/pause.
• Bluetooth
®
pairing
Overview of the portable radio
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• Set time.
• Tune to a radio stations.
• Navigate through the menu list.
• Next track
BACK/PRESET
• Back to previous menu.
• Exit menu setting.
• Store radio stations in memory.
• Select a preset radio station.
MENU / INFO
• Enter menu setting.
• Display info.
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• Set time.
• Tune to a radio stations.
• Navigate through the menu list.
• Previous track
TYPE-C charging in port
Headphone jack
DAB/FM antenna
Battery compartment lid
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Get started
Adjust display brightness
You can select different brightness levels or
turn off the display screen.
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [DIM level], and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select brightness level
(Auto, High, Medium, Low) or Off to turn off
the display screen, and then press ENTER to
con�rm.
If [Auto] is selected, it will enter high
brightness level. When being idle for 10
seconds, it will enter low brightness level.
If [Off] is selected, the display screen will
turn off. When pressing the button, it will
enter high brightness level. When being
idle for 10 seconds, the display screen will
turn off.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Adjust volume
While listening, rotate VOLUME knob to adjust
volume.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter
in sequence.
•
Press to turn the unit on.
The radio switches to the last selected source.
• Press to switch the unit to Standby.
The time (if set) is displayed.
The portable radio is powered by a built-in
rechargeable battery.
Connect the TYPE-C
socket on the portable
radio to an outlet (5V 1.5A) by using the
provided TYPE-C
cable.
Charge the built-in battery
When the portable radio is being charged,
the icon ' ' is shown.
When the portable radio is fully charged,
the icon ' ' is shown.
Note
•
A icon ' ' is shown when the battery power is low.
Please recharge the built-in battery as soon as possible.
5V 1.5A
Turn on/off or switch to
standby
Note
• Bluetooth device not connected for more than 15 minutes
or connected but not playing, the radio switches to
standby mode automatically.
• In any mode, press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off
the unit directly. The display screen turns off.
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1
In standby mode, press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select a menu option, and
then press ENTER to con�rm the option or
enter the lower-level menu.
• [DIM level]: adjust backlight settings.
• [Alarm]: set alarm 1 or 2 on/off and alarm
setup.
• [Clock]: set time synchronization, date/time,
select time format and date format.
• [System]: adjust system settings.
3
Repeat Step 2 if any sub-option is available
under one option.
4
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
Show menu in standby
mode
When the unit is in standby mode, you can access
the menu for control options.
DIM level
Alarm
Clock
System
Auto
High
Medium
Low
Off
Alarm 1
Alarm 1 Setup
Alarm 2
Alarm 2 Setup
Set auto/manual
Set date&time
Set 12H/24H
Set date format
Language
Factory reset
SW version
On
Off
On
Off
Auto (DAB/RDS)
Manual
12H
24H
MM-DD-YYYY
DD-MM-YYYY
YYYY-MM-DD
English
Dansk
Deutsch
Nederlands
Polski
Français
Italiano
Norsk
Svenska
Suomi
Español
Yes
No
Standby
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Clock], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Set auto/manual],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select [Auto(DAB/RDS)],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
5
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
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Note
• If no button is pressed within 30 seconds, the menu exits.
4
Clock setting
Manually set the clock
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Clock], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Set date&time],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to set hour , then press ENTER
to con�rm.
5
Press C/D to set minute , then press
ENTER to con�rm.
6
Press C/D to set month , then press
ENTER to con�rm.
7
Press C/D to set day , then press ENTER
to con�rm.
In DAB/FM RDS station, the unit can synchronize
with time transmitted by DAB/FM RDS station
(with CT information) automatically.
Automatically set the
clock
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Press C/D to set year , then press ENTER
to con�rm.
The time is set.
9
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Clock], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Set 12H/24H], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select [12H] or [24H], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
5
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
Set time format
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Clock], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Set date format],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select [MM-DD-YYYY],
[DD-MM-YYYY] or [YYYY-MM-DD] date
format, then press ENTER to con�rm.
5
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
Set date format
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1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Alarm], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Alarm 1 Setup] or
[Alarm 2 Setup], then press ENTER to con�rm
activated the alarm setup mode, the hour
will blink.
4
Press C/D to set hour, then press ENTER
to con�rm, the minute will blink.
5
Press C/D to set minute , then press
ENTER to con�rm, the alarm repeat cycle will
blink.
6
Press C/D to select alarm repeat cycle
(Once, Daily, Weekday or Weekend mode),
then press ENTER to con�rm, the alarm source
will blink.
• If [Once] is selected as the alarm period,
please use C/D and ENTER to set the
alarm date.
7
Press C/D to select alarm source (BUZZER,
DAB or FM station), then press ENTER to
con�rm.
• If [DAB] or [FM] is selected as the alarm source
(default is BUZZER), the station preset
number will blink, please use C/D and
ENTER to select DAB or FM preset radio
station number.
8
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
The corresponding alarm icon / will
appear.
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Alarm setting
Set alarm time
Note
• Make sure that you have set the clock correctly.
Tip
• The unit exits alarm setting mode after being idle for 30
seconds.
• If DAB/FM is selected as the alarm source but the preset
station is not selected, BUZZER is activated automatically.
• Alarm timeout is 60 minutes if there is no user action.
Activate/deactivate alarm
timer
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Alarm], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Alarm 1] or [Alarm 2],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select [On] or [Off], then
press ENTER to con�rm activate or deactivate
the alarm timer.
5
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
If the alarm timer is activated, the icon
/ will appear.
If the alarm timer is deactivated, the icon
/ will disappear.
1
When the alarm rings, press SNOOZE.
The alarm snoozes and repeats ringing
10 minutes later (default is 10 minutes).
• During alarm snooze time, press SNOOZE
to select another period (in minutes) to
ringing gain.
2
During alarm snooze time, press or
SNOOZE for 3 seconds to cancel the alarm
snooze. The alarm stops.
Snooze the alarm
10 20
50 60 (minutes) 30 40
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When the alarm sounds, press or press and
hold SNOOZE for 3 seconds.
The alarm stops but the alarm settings remain.
Stop alarm sounds
Set sleep timer
This portable radio can switch to standby mode
automatically after the sleep time is set.
1
Turn on the unit.
2
Press MENU to access menu.
3
Press C/D to select [Sleep timer], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select a period, then press
ENTER to con�rm.
5
Press BACK to exit the menu.
The icon shows on the screen.
• To deactivate the sleep timer:
Repeat the above steps, set the sleep timer to
Off.
15 30
90 120 (minutes)45 60
Off
• In DAB mode, press 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to select a
preset radio station (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) directly.
Store DAB radio stations
1
In DAB mode, tune to a DAB radio station.
2
Press and hold PRESET for 3 seconds to
activate programming mode.
[Preset Store] and preset number is
displayed.
3
Press C/D to select a number.
4
Press PRESET again to con�rm.
[Stored] is displayed.
The station is stored in the selected
position.
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store more DAB radio
stations.
Select a preset radio station
In DAB mode, press PRESET to select a preset
radio station.
or
1
In DAB mode, press PRESET.
2
Press C/D to select a preset radio
station.
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or
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press ENTER to enter [Full scan].
3
Press C/D to select [Yes] (activate full
scan) or [No], then press ENTER to con�rm.
[Scanning...] is displayed.
The radio scans and stores all the DAB
radio stations automatically, and then
broadcasts the �rst available station.
The station list is memorized in the radio.
Next time when you turn on the radio,
the station scan does not take place.
Manual tuning
As well as the auto tune function, you can
manually tune the receiver. This can help you
when aligning your aerial or when adding
stations that were missed during auto tuning.
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Manual tune], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to cycle through the DAB
channels, which are numbered from 5A to
13F, then press ENTER to con�rm.
The unit will show the frequency and
start to scan.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Store and select favorite
stations
1
In DAB mode, tune to a DAB radio station.
2
Press and hold 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 for 3 seconds
to save the current station to the
corresponding position directly.
[Stored] is displayed.
The station is stored in the selected
position.
Tune to DAB radio stations
The �rst time you select DAB radio mode, or if
the station list is empty, the radio performs a
full scan automatically.
1
Turn on the unit.
2
Press SOURCE to select DAB mode.
[Scanning...] is displayed.
The radio scans and stores all the DAB
radio stations automatically, and then
broadcasts the �rst available station.
The station list is memorized in the radio.
Next time when you turn on the radio,
the station scan does not take place.
3
All the stations that have been found will be
stored automatically. Press C/D to
explore the found stations, then press ENTER
to con�rm.
4
To re-tune, press SCAN for 3 seconds to
perform a quick scan again.
Auto scan
Press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds to activate
full scan mode.
[Scanning...] is displayed.
The radio scans and stores all the DAB radio
stations automatically, and then broadcasts
the �rst available station.
The station list is memorized in the radio.
Next time when you turn on the radio, the
station scan does not take place.
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Listen to DAB radio
Note
•
Keep the portable radio away from other electronic devices
to avoid radio interference.
For better reception, fully extend and adjust the position
of the DAB/FM antenna.
•
Remove invalid stations
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Prune], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Yes] (remove all the
invalid stations from the station list) or [No],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
DRC
Compress the dynamic range of a radio signal,
so that the volume of quiet sounds is increased,
and the volume of loud sounds is reduced.
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press C/D to select [DRC level], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [High], [Low] or [Off],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Show DAB information
While listening to DAB radio, press and hold
INFO for 3 seconds to display the following
information (if available):
DAB or DAB+
Station Name
Scrolling text
Programme type
Multiplex name
Channel
Frequency
Mode: Transfer speed
Mode: Channel type
Signal quality
Note
• You can store the favorite stations in direct
buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• In DAB mode, press 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to select a
preset radio station (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) directly.
Store DAB radio stations
1
In DAB mode, tune to a DAB radio station.
2
Press and hold PRESET for 3 seconds to
activate programming mode.
[Preset Store] and preset number is
displayed.
3
Press C/D to select a number.
4
Press PRESET again to con�rm.
[Stored] is displayed.
The station is stored in the selected
position.
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store more DAB radio
stations.
Select a preset radio station
In DAB mode, press PRESET to select a preset
radio station.
or
1
In DAB mode, press PRESET.
2
Press C/D to select a preset radio
station.
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or
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press ENTER to enter [Full scan].
3
Press C/D to select [Yes] (activate full
scan) or [No], then press ENTER to con�rm.
[Scanning...] is displayed.
The radio scans and stores all the DAB
radio stations automatically, and then
broadcasts the �rst available station.
The station list is memorized in the radio.
Next time when you turn on the radio,
the station scan does not take place.
Manual tuning
As well as the auto tune function, you can
manually tune the receiver. This can help you
when aligning your aerial or when adding
stations that were missed during auto tuning.
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Manual tune], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to cycle through the DAB
channels, which are numbered from 5A to
13F, then press ENTER to con�rm.
The unit will show the frequency and
start to scan.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Store and select favorite
stations
1
In DAB mode, tune to a DAB radio station.
2
Press and hold 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 for 3 seconds
to save the current station to the
corresponding position directly.
[Stored] is displayed.
The station is stored in the selected
position.
Tune to DAB radio stations
The �rst time you select DAB radio mode, or if
the station list is empty, the radio performs a
full scan automatically.
1
Turn on the unit.
2
Press SOURCE to select DAB mode.
[Scanning...] is displayed.
The radio scans and stores all the DAB
radio stations automatically, and then
broadcasts the �rst available station.
The station list is memorized in the radio.
Next time when you turn on the radio,
the station scan does not take place.
3
All the stations that have been found will be
stored automatically. Press C/D to
explore the found stations, then press ENTER
to con�rm.
4
To re-tune, press SCAN for 3 seconds to
perform a quick scan again.
Auto scan
Press and hold SCAN for 3 seconds to activate
full scan mode.
[Scanning...] is displayed.
The radio scans and stores all the DAB radio
stations automatically, and then broadcasts
the �rst available station.
The station list is memorized in the radio.
Next time when you turn on the radio, the
station scan does not take place.
Note
• You can store a maximum of 20 DAB radio stations.
Remove invalid stations
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Prune], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Yes] (remove all the
invalid stations from the station list) or [No],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
DRC
Compress the dynamic range of a radio signal,
so that the volume of quiet sounds is increased,
and the volume of loud sounds is reduced.
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press C/D to select [DRC level], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [High], [Low] or [Off],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Show DAB information
While listening to DAB radio, press and hold
INFO for 3 seconds to display the following
information (if available):
DAB or DAB+
Station Name
Scrolling text
Programme type
Multiplex name
Channel
Frequency
Mode: Transfer speed
Mode: Channel type
Signal quality
Tip
• To remove a pre-stored station, store another station
in its place.
Note
• After 3 seconds, preset radio station will be con�rm
automatically.
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When you listen to DAB, you can access the
menu for control options.
1
Press MENU to access DAB menu.
2
Press C/D to select a menu option, and
then press ENTER to con�rm the option or
enter the lower-level menu.
• [Full scan]: scan and store all the available
DAB radio stations.
• [Manual tune]: tune to a speci�c channel/
frequency manually and add it to the
station list.
• [Prune]: remove all the invalid stations
from the station list.
• [DRC level]: compress the dynamic range
of a radio signal, so that the volume of
quiet sounds is increased, and the volume
of loud sounds is reduced.
• [Kitchen timer]: set kitchen timer.
• [Sleep timer]: set sleep timer.
• [DBB level]: adjust the sound reproduced.
• [DIM level]: adjust backlight settings.
• [Alarm]: set alarm on/off and alarm setup.
• [Clock]: set time synchronization, date/time,
select time format and date format.
• [System]: adjust system settings.
3
Repeat Step 2 if any sub-option is available
under one option.
4
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
Note
• If no button is pressed within 30 seconds, the menu exits.
Show menu in DAB mode
Full scan
Manual tune
Prune
DRC level
Kitchen timer
Sleep timer
DBB level
DIM level
Alarm
Clock
System
DAB Menu
On
Off
On
Off
Auto (DAB/RDS)
Manual
12H
24H
MM-DD-YYYY
DD-MM-YYYY
YYYY-MM-DD
English
Dansk
Deutsch
Nederlands
Polski
Français
Italiano
Norsk
Svenska
Suomi
Español
Yes
No
Yes
No
5A 174.928MHz
5B 176.640MHz
5C 178.352MHz
13F 239.200MHz
Yes
No
High
Low
Off
Hour: 0
Minute: 0
Second: 0
On
Off
Off
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
DBB2
DBB1
Off
Auto
High
Medium
Low
Off
Alarm 1
Alarm 1 Setup
Alarm 2
Alarm 2 Setup
Set auto/manual
Set date&time
Set 12H/24H
Set date format
Language
Factory reset
SW version
1
Press to turn on the unit.
2
Press SOURCE to select FM mode.
3
Press and hold C/D for 3 seconds.
The portable radio tunes to a station with
strong reception automatically.
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Tip
• To remove a pre-stored station, store another station in its
place.
1
In FM tuner mode, tune to an FM radio station.
2
Press and hold PRESET for 3 seconds to activate
programming mode.
[Preset Store] and preset number is displayed.
3
Press C/D to select a number.
4
Press PRESET again to con�rm.
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store more FM radio
stations.
Store FM radio stations
manually
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Listen to FM radio
Store FM radio stations
automatically
In FM tuner mode, press and hold SCAN for 3
seconds.
[Auto Scanning...] is displayed.
The radio scans and stores all the FM radio
stations automatically, and then broadcasts
the �rst available station.
Note
• You can store a maximum of 20 FM radio stations.
Note
•
Keep the portable radio away from other electronic
devices to avoid radio interference.
For better reception, fully extend and adjust the position
of the DAB/FM antenna.
•
Auto tuning
Press C/D to select a frequency to tune to
a station manually.
Manual tuning
Note
• The tuning grid of the portable radio is 50KHz. The radio
frequency on the display panel will increase 0.05MHz by
pressing
C/D.
Store and select favorite
stations
1
In FM tuner mode, tune to an FM radio station.
2
Press and hold 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (preset number)
for 3 seconds to save the current station to the
corresponding position directly.
[Preset Store] is displayed.
The preset number and station frequency
are displayed.
Note
• You can store the favorite stations in direct
buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• In FM tuner mode, press 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to
select a preset radio station (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5)
directly.
Select a preset radio
station
In FM tuner mode, press PRESET to select a
preset radio statio.
1
Tune to an FM RDS station.
2
Press and hold INFO for 3 seconds to display
the followinginformation(if available):
Station name
Program type such as [NEWS](news),
[SPOR T](sport),[POP M] (pop music)...
Time
Text
Frequency
Show RDS information
RDS (Radio Data System) is a service that allows
FM stations to show additional information.
Note
• After 3 seconds, preset radio station will be con�rmed
automatically.
1
In FM tuner mode, press PRESET.
2
Press C/D to select a preset radio
station.
or
Scan sensitivity setting
1
Press MENU to access FM menu.
2
Press ENTER to enter [Scan setting].
3
Press C/D to select [Strong] (strong
stations only) or [All] (all stations), then press
ENTER to con�rm
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
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15EN
When you listen to FM, you can access the menu
for control options.
1
Press MENU to access FM menu.
2
Press C/D to select a menu option, and
then press ENTER to con�rm the option or
enter the lower-level menu.
• [Scan setting]: select the scan sensitivity
(strong stations only or all stations).
• [Kitchen timer]: set kitchen timer.
• [Sleep timer]: set sleep timer.
• [DBB level]: adjust the sound reproduced.
• [DIM level]: adjust backlight settings.
• [Alarm]: set alarm on/off and alarm setup.
• [Clock]: set time synchronization, date/time,
select time format and date format.
• [System]: adjust system settings.
3
Repeat Step 2 if any sub-option is available
under one option.
4
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
Note
• If no button is pressed within 30 seconds, the menu exits.
Show menu in FM mode
Scan setting
Kitchen timer
Sleep timer
DBB level
DIM Level
Alarm
Clock
System
FM Menu
Strong
All
Hour: 0
Minute: 0
Second: 0
On
Off
Off
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
DBB2
DBB1
Off
Auto
High
Medium
Low
Off
Alarm 1
Alarm 1 Setup
Alarm 2
Alarm 2 Setup
Set auto/manual
Set date&time
Set 12H/24H
Set date format
Language
Factory reset
SW version
On
Off
On
Off
Auto (DAB/RDS)
Manual
12H
24H
MM-DD-YYYY
DD-MM-YYYY
YYYY-MM-DD
English
Dansk
Deutsch
Nederlands
Polski
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Yes
No
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8
Listen to Bluetooth®
music
1
Press SOURCE to select Bluetooth mode.
[Disconnected] will blink.
2
On your Bluetooth device, switch on
Bluetooth, search for [Philips TAR5600] to
start connection.
3
Select “Philips TAR5600”.
If connected successfully:
You will hear a prompt sound.
[Connected] will appear.
Connect Bluetooth®
Note
• The operational range between the unit and the device is
approximately 30 metres (open area).
• Compatibility with all Bluetooth® devices is not guaranteed.
• Any obstacle between the device and the unit can reduce
operational range.
• Keep this unit away from other electronic devices that
may cause interference.
• The unit will also be disconnected when your device is
moved beyond the operational range.
• Switch to another source on the unit;
• Disable the function from your Bluetooth®
device;
• Press and hold ENTER/SCAN for 3 seconds to
disconnect Bluetooth connection.
If disconnected successfully:
You will hear a prompt sound.
[Pairing] will appear, the unit is now
ready for pairing.
Disconnect Bluetooth®
or
1
Press MENU to access Bluetooth menu.
2
Press ENTER to select [Bluetooth pair].
3
Press C/D to select [Yes] (disconnect the
Bluetooth® and enter pairing state), then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
When playing music on your Bluetooth® device,
you can use this unit to control the music
playback.
• Press ENTER to pause/resume playback.
• Press
C/D to skip to a track.
• Rotate VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.
Play music
Clear Bluetooth® pairing
records
1
Press MENU to access Bluetooth menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Bluetooth clean],
then press ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Yes] to disconnect
current connection or select [No] to keep
connection, then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
[Pairing...] will blink.
When you listen via Bluetooth®, you can access
the menu for control options.
1
Press MENU to access Bluetooth® menu.
2
Press C/D to select a menu option, and
then press ENTER to con�rm the option or
enter the lower-level menu.
• [Bluetooth pair]: select it to disconnect
Bluetooth connection and enter pairing
mode.
• [Bluetooth clean]: clear Bluetooth pairing
records.
• [Kitchen timer]: set kitchen timer.
• [Sleep timer]: set sleep timer.
• [DBB level]: adjust the sound reproduced.
• [DIM level]: adjust backlight settings
• [Alarm]: set alarm on/off and alarm setup.
• [Clock]: set time synchronization, date/time,
select time format and date format.
• [System]: adjust system settings.
3
Repeat Step 2 if any sub-option is available
under one option.
4
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
Show menu in Bluetooth®
mode
Note
• If no button is pressed within 30 seconds, the menu exits.
Bluetooth pair
Bluetooth clean
Kitchen timer
Sleep timer
DBB level
DIM Level
Alarm
Clock
System
Bluetooth Menu
Yes
No
Yes
No
Hour: 0
Minute: 0
Second: 0
On
Off
Off
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
DBB2
DBB1
Off
Auto
High
Medium
Low
Off
Alarm 1
Alarm 1 Setup
Alarm 2
Alarm 2 Setup
Set auto/manual
Set date&time
Set 12H/24H
Set date format
Language
Factory reset
SW version
On
Off
On
Off
Auto (DAB/RDS)
Manual
12H
24H
MM-DD-YYYY
DD-MM-YYYY
YYYY-MM-DD
English
Dansk
Deutsch
Nederlands
Polski
Français
Italiano
Norsk
Svenska
Suomi
Español
Yes
No
17EN
Adjust sound effects
1
Turn on the unit.
2
Press MENU to access menu.
3
Press C/D to select [DBB level], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select sound reproduced
(DBB2, DBB1 or Off), then press ENTER to
con�rm
.
5
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Select menu language
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [System], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Language], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select menu display
language, then press ENTER to con�rm.
5
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
Listen through headphone
Plug a headphone into the socket in the
back of the main unit.
Factory reset
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [System], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Factory reset], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select [Yes] (reset all radio
settings to the factory default status)
, then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
[Restarting...] is displayed.
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Stop kitchen timer sounds
When the kitchen timer rings, press any key to
stop the buzzer.
Cancel the kitchen timer
1
If you want to cancel the kitchen timer, press
MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Kitchen timer], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
[Cancel timer?] is displayed.
3
Press C/D to select [Yes] (Cancel) or
[No], then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Note
• The unit exits menu setting when idle for 30 seconds.
9
Kitchen timer setting
Set kitchen timer
1
Press to turn on the unit.
2
Press MENU to access menu.
3
Press C/D to select [Kitchen timer], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
The hour digits blink.
4
Press C/D to set the hour, and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
The minute digits blink.
5
Press C/D to set the minute, and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
The second digits blink.
6
Press C/D to set the second, and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
The [On] and [Off] is appear.
7
Press C/D to select [On] (activate) or
[Off] (deactivate) the kitchen timer, and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
8
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
The icon and kitchen timer appear.
Note
• Kitchen timer timeout is 60 minutes if there is no user
action.
Note
• The kitchen timer can only be cancelled when the unit is
turned on.
Tip
• Press and hold SNOOZE for 3 seconds to activate the
kitchen timer setup mode directedly.
Adjust sound effects
1
Turn on the unit.
2
Press MENU to access menu.
3
Press C/D to select [DBB level], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select sound reproduced
(DBB2, DBB1 or Off), then press ENTER to
con�rm
.
5
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Select menu language
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [System], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Language], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select menu display
language, then press ENTER to con�rm.
5
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
Listen through headphone
Plug a headphone into the socket in the
back of the main unit.
Factory reset
1
Press MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [System], then press
ENTER to con�rm.
3
Press C/D to select [Factory reset], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press C/D to select [Yes] (reset all radio
settings to the factory default status)
, then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
[Restarting...] is displayed.
19EN
Stop kitchen timer sounds
When the kitchen timer rings, press any key to
stop the buzzer.
Cancel the kitchen timer
1
If you want to cancel the kitchen timer, press
MENU to access menu.
2
Press C/D to select [Kitchen timer], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
[Cancel timer?] is displayed.
3
Press C/D to select [Yes] (Cancel) or
[No], then press ENTER to con�rm.
4
Press BACK to exit the menu.
10
Other features
Set kitchen timer
1
Press to turn on the unit.
2
Press MENU to access menu.
3
Press C/D to select [Kitchen timer], then
press
ENTER to con�rm.
The hour digits blink.
4
Press C/D to set the hour, and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
The minute digits blink.
5
Press C/D to set the minute, and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
The second digits blink.
6
Press C/D to set the second, and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
The [On] and [Off] is appear.
7
Press C/D to select [On] (activate) or
[Off] (deactivate) the kitchen timer, and then
press ENTER to con�rm.
8
Press BACK to return to the previous menu
or press and hold BACK for 3 seconds to exit
the menu.
The icon and kitchen timer appear.
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Dansk
Deutsch
Nederlands
Polski
Français
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11
Product
speci�cations
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
5W RMS (THD 10%)
87.5-108 MHz
174-240 MHz (Band III)
50 KHz
<22 dBf
<10%
>50 dBA
V5.3
2.4 Ghz~2.48 GHz
5.37 dBm
30m(open area)
5.0V 1.5A
3.65V/2600mAh
222x147x96 mm
877g
Ampli�er
Rated Output Power
Tuner
Tuning Range(FM)
Tuning Range(DAB)
Tuning Grid
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26 dB S/N Ratio
Total Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Frequency Band
Max. e.i.r.p.
Bluetooth Range
General information
USB port
Lithium battery
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (Main unit)
21EN
No power
• Make sure the portable radio is fully charged.
• Make sure the USB socket of the portable radio
is properly connected.
No sound
• Adjust the volume on this portable radio.
• Adjust the volume on the connected device.
• Make sure that your Bluetooth device is
within the operational range.
No response from the unit
• Restart the portable radio.
Poor radio reception
• Keep the portable 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
• Reset the clock/alarm.
• Replace the backup batteries.
The audio quality is poor after connection with
a Bluetooth-enabled device
• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the
device closer to this speaker or remove any
obstacle between them.
Fail to �nd [Philips TAR5600] on your Bluetooth
device for pairing
• Press and hold ENTER/SCAN for 3 seconds to
enter Bluetooth pairing mode, and then try
again.
12
Troubleshooting
Warning
•
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.
• If you want to purchase extra battery, please
visit https://www.philips.com/support to get
more information.
Cannot connect with your Bluetooth device
• The Bluetooth function of your device is not
enabled. Refer to the user manual of your
device to �nd out how to enable the function.
• This portable radio is not in pairing mode.
• This portable radio is already connected to
another Bluetooth-enabled device.
• Disconnect and try again.
Battery cannot be charged properly or the
battery drains too quickly
• Replace the battery.
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Speci�cation:
1INR19/66
Model: TACR5001BA
Nominal Capacity: 3.65V, 2600mAh, 9.49Wh
Max Charge Voltage: 4.2V
TP Vision Europe B.V. Prins Bernhardplein200,
1097 JB Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
1
Open the battery compartment lid at the
bottom of the unit, and remove the original
battery from the battery compartment.
2
Put in a battery of the same type (not supplied).
3
Close the battery compartment lid.
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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 this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
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.
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 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.
13
Notice
Compliance
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by MMD Hong
Kong Holding Limited is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
TAR5600_00_UM_V1.0
MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited. All rights reserved. Speci�cations are subject to change without notice.
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
relation to this product.
