Philips CENTURY TAV2000DB Portable Radio
Classic Design, Modern Sound
Introduction
The Philips CENTURY TAV2000DB portable radio, known as "The Janet," is designed to impress with its striking appearance and rich, warm sound. Enjoy crystal-clear FM and DAB+ radio, and easily stream playlists via the headphone jack for private listening.
The Philips CENTURY TAV2000DB portable radio, named 'The Janet,' is presented in a classic, rounded design reminiscent of 1950s radios, finished in black. It features a prominent color TFT display on the front, showing time and station information, surrounded by control buttons and a tactile rotary volume knob. The speaker grille is integrated into the front panel.
CENTURY Range: FM/DAB+ Portable Radio
- Retro styling with a modern sound
- 2.5" full-range driver delivering 5W of rich, warm audio
- FM/DAB+ digital tuner with memory for 20 FM and 20 DAB+ stations
- Two favorite station buttons for quick access
- Bluetooth® 5.4 ? for a stable connection with extended range
Celebrating 100 Years of Philips Sound
- Classic rounded shape inspired by the 1950s
- Modern color display with adjustable brightness
- Telescopic antenna ? for clear reception
- 3.5mm audio output ? for wired headphones
Classic Look, Modern Features & Performance
- Easily replaceable built-in rechargeable battery ?
- Dual alarm ⏰ and sleep timer ? functions
- Made with GRS certified recycled plastic ?. Responsible packaging.
Key Features
Classic Design, Modern Sound
The classic design will capture your attention, while the warm sound will keep you listening. This portable radio revives the rounded design and tactile volume control of 1950s radios, adding a touch of warm, surprisingly powerful sound from its 2.5” full-range driver. It’s a perfect blend of heritage and innovation.
FM/DAB+ with Memory for up to 40 Stations
This DAB+/FM radio offers the widest station selection, and the telescopic antenna ensures crystal-clear reception. Digital tuning makes finding stations easy, and you can store up to 20 FM stations and 20 DAB+ stations. Two favorite stations can be assigned to buttons 1 and 2 on the front of the radio for quick access.
Bluetooth® 5.4
This classic-looking radio offers more than just radio playback. The Bluetooth® 5.4 connection allows you to stream podcasts, playlists, and more from a smart device to the radio. Enjoy a stable connection with high-quality sound, even if your playlist is streamed from a phone left in another room.
User-Replaceable Built-in Battery
With a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is easily replaced when it reaches the end of its life, you can rely on The Janet radio for years to come! Enjoy approximately 15 hours of playback on a full charge, with a recharge time of about 3.5 hours via the USB-C port.
Color TFT Display
The clear TFT display shows station icons in full color, along with artist and song information from DAB+ stations. The digital clock displays the time, and you can adjust the brightness to suit your room or dim the screen at night.
Dual Alarm and Sleep Timer
If you like to fall asleep to the sound of the radio, you can use the sleep timer to set how long the radio will play. You can also set two alarms to ensure you wake up. Alarms can use a buzzer tone or the radio, with the sound gradually increasing in volume.
Audio Out
Want to enjoy your favorite radio show while your partner watches TV? The 3.5mm audio output means you can connect wired headphones to the radio and keep the sound to yourself.
Responsible Design
Philips is committed to making its supply chain more sustainable and transparent. This clock radio is made from recycled post-consumer plastics, and its packaging uses FSC-certified recycled cardboard ? and soy-based ink ?.
Specifications
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Sound Output Power (RMS) | 5 W |
Sound System | Mono |
Volume Control | Rotary (digital) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | <10% |
Speaker Diameter | 2.5" full-range driver |
Number of Drivers | 1 |
Bluetooth Support | SBC, AAC streaming |
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP |
Bluetooth Range | 25 m (open space) |
Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm ? |
Audio In | No |
Antenna | Telescopic ? |
Tuning | Automatic digital tuning |
Tuner Bands | FM, DAB/DAB+ |
Preset Channels | 20 FM, 20 DAB+ |
DAB Features | Info display, menu, smart search |
RDS | Yes |
Backlight | Black |
Display Type | TFT screen |
Battery Capacity | 3.65 V, 2600 mAh |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion Polymer (replaceable) ? |
Input | 5 V, 2 A |
Standby Power Consumption | <0.8 W |
Battery Playback Time | 15 hours |
Power Input Type | DC input (via USB-C) |
Charging Time | 3.5 hours |
Packaging Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 11.5 cm |
Product Dimensions (H x W x D) | 11.16 cm x 19 cm x 9.15 cm |
Product Weight | 0.55 kg |
Included Accessories | USB cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
Alarm Sources | DAB radio, FM radio, Buzzer |
Number of Alarms | 2 ⏰ |
Snooze Duration | 10/20/30/40/50/60 min |
Gentle Wake | Yes |
Kitchen Timer | Yes |
Alarm Frequency | Once/Daily/Weekdays/Weekends |
Clock Display | TFT, Digital |
Time Format | 12H, 24 hours |
Brightness Control | High/Medium/Low |
Casing Material | 92% recycled ABS (GRS certified ?) |
Sustainability
Philips is committed to making its supply chain more sustainable and transparent. This radio is constructed with 92% recycled ABS plastic, and its packaging utilizes FSC-certified recycled cardboard ? and soy-based ink ?.