Philips TAR3505/12 radio Clock Digital Black, Grey

The Philips TAR3505/12 is a clock radio that combines digital reception with a simple monochromatic LCD display featuring a white backlight for clear time and station information. It supports DAB, DAB+ and FM radio bands, and can be powered from AC mains (100–240 V) or by AAA batteries, making it suitable for both home use and travel. The unit has a compact grey and black housing, weighs approximately 0.268 kg, and provides tactile button volume control for straightforward operation.

Advantages

The Philips TAR3505/12 offers reliable digital radio reception with support for DAB and DAB+ alongside FM, giving access to a wide range of stations. The monochrome LCD with white backlight ensures time and station info remain legible in low light. Dual power options (AC or AAA batteries) increase deployment flexibility. The compact design and simple button controls make it easy to place on a bedside table or take on the go.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Bedside alarm and time display in bedrooms
• Kitchen or office background radio
• Travel and short trips where mains power may not be available
• Listening to DAB/DAB+ and FM radio stations

Key specifications

• Model: Philips TAR3505/12
• Radio type: Clock radio
• Supported radio bands: DAB, DAB+, FM
• Display: Monochromatic LCD with white backlight
• Power: AC (100–240 V) or AAA batteries
• Controls: Button volume control
• Product colour: Grey, Black
• Weight: 0.268 kg

How to use

Connect the Philips TAR3505/12 to AC power using a compatible mains cable or insert AAA batteries to operate without mains power. Use the front-panel buttons to set the clock, select the desired radio band (DAB/DAB+ or FM) and tune stations. The monochrome LCD displays the current time and tuned station. Adjust volume with the dedicated volume buttons. When using battery power, ensure batteries are fresh and installed with correct polarity; switch to AC power for continuous operation.

Recommendations

Place the clock radio on a stable surface away from sources of strong electromagnetic interference for best reception. For optimal DAB/DAB+ reception, position the unit near a window or relocate slightly to find the strongest signal. Replace batteries if reception is intermittent while on battery power.