Philips SOUNDMACHINE AZ1836 User's Manual
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1. Basic functions Switching on off the set 1 To switch on adjust the source selector to CD USB FM or MW as desired 2 To switch off adjust the source selector to OFF Adjusting volume Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control Radio reception 1 Push the source selector to FM or MW 2 Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station 3 To switch off the radio adjust the source selector to OFF Helpful hints To improve reception e For FM extend incline and turn the telescopic antenna Reduce its length if the signal is too strong e For MW uses a built in antenna Direct this antenna by turning the whole set About MP3 The music compression technology MP3 MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 significantly reduce he digital data of an audio CD while maintaining CD quality sound Getting MP3 files you can either download egal music files from the internet to your computer hard disc or create such files by converting audio CD files in your computer hrough appropriate encoder software 128kbps bit rate or higher is recommended for MP3 files Creating a MP3 CD burn the music files from your computer hard disc on a CDR or CDRW using your CD burner Helpful hints Make sure that the file names of the MP3 files end with mp3 or wma Number of albums maximum 500 Number of tracks maximum 1000 The length of file names affects the number of tracks for playback With shorter file names more f2. For MP3 CD WMAIUSB play select albums USB REC copy one file or all files of a disc to an external portable USB storage device MP3 player iR infrared sensor for remote control CD USB enters disc or USB mode MODE selects different play modes e g REPEAT or SHUFFLE random order OPEN CLOSE opens closes the CD door TUNING tunes to radio stations 1 VOLUME adjusts volume level dd USB port connects an external USB mass storage device Controls Power Suppy Back panel See 1 43 Telescopic antenna improves FM reception N 3 5 mm stereo headphone socke Helpful hints The speakers will be muted when headphones are connected to the set AC MAINS inlet for power cord Battery door open to insert 6 x 1 5V R 14 UM2 C cells Voltage selector adjust to match the local voltage 110 220V before plugging in the set Remote control See CD enters disc mode 2 USB enters USB mode 3 MODE selects different play modes e g REPEAT or SHUFFLE random order PROG programs tracks and reviews the program stops disc USB playback erases a program PII starts pauses CD USB playback A ieri For disc USB play fast searches back and forward skips to the beginning of a current track previous later track ALBUM For MP3 CDIUSB play selects albums 9 DEL deletes one file or all files stored o
3. Using AC power Check if the power mains voltage as shown on the type plate located on the bottom of the set corresponds to your local power supply If it does not consult your dealer or service center Connect the power cord to the AC MAINS inlet and the wall socket The set is now ready for use To switch the set off completely withdraw the power cord from the wall socket Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be easily reached Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket to protect your set during heavy thunderstorms Children could seriously injure themselves as the free end of the cable may still be live if only the connector is removed from the MAINS socket at the back of the unit The type plate is located on the bottom of the set Auto power saving When the source selector is adjusted to CD USB and the set is in the PAUSE position for 5 minutes the set will be auto switched to the stop position to save power When the source selector is adjusted to CD USB and the set is in the STOP posi tion for 15 minutes the set will be auto switched to sleep standby mode To wake it up press Pll Helpful hints To avoid unnecessary energy consumption always adjust the source selector to OFF after using the set CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in unsafe operation Basic Function Radio MP3 CD CD Player
4. Replace or clean disc Note DRM protected WMA disc is not supported The USB device doesn t play on my AZ1836 It is not set in the USB mode e Press CD USB to select USB mode The device is not securely connected to AZ1836 s USB port e Re connect the device and make sure that the device is powered on It is set in the USB mode e Press CD USB to select CD mode No disc inserted Insert a suitable disc Disc badly scratched or dirty e Replace clean CD See Maintenance CD R W is blank or the disc is not finalized Use a finalized CD R W Laser lens steam up Wait until lens has cleared Note Make sure the CD is not encoded with Copyright protection technologies as some do not conform to the Compact Disc standard The disc skips tracks Disc damaged or dirty Replace or clean disc Shuffle or program is active Switch off shuffle program The device is not supported by AZ 18386 or the audio file format stored on the device is not supported by AZ1836 Use a compatible device playable audio file format The disc file cannot be recorded to the USB device You stop recording when the MP3 or WMA file you want to record is still playing Select record one mode to record or stop recording only when the playback of MP3 or WMA file is wholly completed The memory of the USB device runs out Delete some unwanted files
5. file or wma format for WMA file For MP3 and WMA file the file name will be directly copied as recorded file name For CDDA music file the file name will be changed to F001T001 FO01T002 Helpful hints In recording mode even the USB device is unplugged from the set selections of track album play modes repeat and shuffle modes are not available Copyright protected CD will not be recorded DRM protected WMA is not supported Do not directly unplug the USB device to stop recording for a possible loss of some of the recorded contents For some USB device of low speed the playback may go with muted sound for some seconds which will depend on the capability of the low speed USB device During recording if Prt is displayed it means that the disc file being played is either copy right protected CDDA disc or DRM protected WMA file Such disc file will not be recorded You need to change CD or skip track s During recording if the display shows Deleting audio files album on a USB device Adjust the source selector to CD USB Press CD USB to enter USB mode if USB is NOT displayed Plug a USB mass storage device Select the track you want to delete before or during playback In the stop position you may select an album to delete Briefly press DEL on the remote gt DEL is displayed flashing see 10 To delete it press DEL again gt The playback of the
6. on the USB device to free some memory or use another USB device of sufficient free memory to record The name of a MP3 or WMA file on the disc is identical to the one of a file on the USB device e Change to a different name for the file on the USB device INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT 1 Compatibility of the USB connection on this product a This product supports most USB Mass storage devices MSD that these devices are compliant to the USB MSD standards i Most common Mass storage class devices are flash drives memory sticks jump drives and etc il If you see a Disc Drive showing up on your computer after you have plugged the mass storage device into your computer most likely it is MSD compliant and it will work with this product b If your Mass storage device requires a battery power source please make sure you have a fresh battery in it or charge the USB device first and then plug it into this product again 2 Supported Music type a This device only supports unprotected music with file extension mp3 wma b Music bought from on line music stores are not supported because they are secured by Digital Rights Management protection DRM c File name extensions that ended with the following are not supported wav m4a m4p mp4 aac and etc 3 No Direct connection can be made from a Computer USB port to this product even you have either or both mp3 or wma file in your computer Enviro
7. MP3 CD Soundmachine AZ1836 Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome User Manual PHILIPS el PHILIPS 0 10 TE D DEL 11 gt O08 gt UL iS ONE 12 13 Removing the insulation plastic tab USB mass storage device English Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers register your product at www philips com welcome Supplied accessories AC power cord Remote control Top and front panels See Source selector CD USB FM MW OFF selects CD MP3 CD or USB mode or radio switches off the set Pil starts or pauses disc USB playback Ht gt gt For disc USB play skips to the beginning of a current previous later track fast searches backwards and forwards Within a track E stops disc USB playback erases a program PROG programs tracks and reviews the program Display shows disc USB play functions ALBUM
8. USB device will come to the stop position To not to delete wait until flashing DEL disappears after 4 seconds of flashing or just press Il Helpful hints For some MP3 players AZ1836 will read it as only one folder which will wrap up all the audio files on the player regardless of more than one folder on that player AZ1836 may not be able to delete a file albume stored on some MP3 players The making of unauthorized copies of copy protected material including com puter programmes files broadcasts and sound recordings may be an infringe ment of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence This equipment should not be used for such purposes 2 second flashing Err then tr it means that the file being played is invalid un recordable You need to skip track s During recording if the display shows 2 second flashing Err then dup it means that the file being played has been previously recorded due to the same file name as the previously recorded one You need to skip track Or you need to switch off and on again the set a new sub folder will be created to record it Be responsible Respect copyrights Safety amp Maintenance See 11 Safety information Place the set on a hard flat and stable surface so that the system does not tilt Where the MAINS plug or an appliance cou pler is used as the disconnect device the dis connet device sh
9. a warm environment until the moisture evaporates Always close the CD door to avoid dust on he lens To clean the CD wipe in a straight line from he center towards the edge using a soft int free cloth Do not use cleaning agents as hey may damage the disc ever write on a CD or attach any stickers o it 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 Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock Under no cir cumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will inval idate the guarantee No sound power Sound skips during MP3 playback Volume not adjusted Adjust the VOLUME Power cord not securely connected Connect the AC power cord properly Batteries dead incorrectly inserted Insert fresh batteries correctly Disc contains non audio files e Insert a suitable disc or press 4 or pl once or more skip to an audio track instead of the data files Display does not function properly No reaction to operation of any of the controls Electrostatic discharge Switch off and unplug the set Reconnect after a few seconds r a indication MP3 file made at compression level exceeding 320kbps e Use a lower compression level to record CD tracks into MP3 format Disc damaged or dirty e
10. all remain readily operable Do not expose the set batteries CDs to humidity rain sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 5 cm between the ventilation holes and sur rounding surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build up The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains etc No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus No naked flame sources such as lighted can dles should be placed on the apparatus The mechanical parts of the set contain self lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated To clean the set use a dry cloth Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol ammonia benzene or abrasives as these may harm the housing Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CD player and CD handling f the CD player cannot read CDs correctly use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before aking the set to repair The lens of the CD player should never be ouchedl Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause condensation on the ens of your CD player Playing a CD is then not possible Do not attempt to clean the ens but leave the set in
11. g M twice during playback or once in the stop position selecting FM MW or OFF position opening the disc door Display PROG disappears Selecting different play modes See 7 You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback and combine play modes with PROG REP plays the current track continuously REP ALL plays the entire disc program continuously SHUF plays all tracks in random order To select play modes press MODE once or more Press PII to start playback if in the stop position To select normal playback press MODE repeatedly until the various modes are no longer displayed You can also press W to cancel your play modes USB Connection Using USB connectivity AZ1836 is fitted with a USB port in the front panel offering a plug and play feature which allows you to play from your AZ1836 digital music and spoken contents stored on a USB mass storage device Using a USB mass storage device you can also enjoy all the features offered by AZ1836 which are explained and instructed in the sections of disc operation Compatible USB mass storage devices With the AZ1836 you can use USB flash memory USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 USB flash player USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 e USB device which requires driver installa tion under Windows XP is not supported Note In some USB flash players or memory devices the stored content
12. iles can be burned on a disc Playing a disc This player plays Audio Discs including CD R CD RW MP3 CD and WMA Do not try to play a CD ROM CD I CDV VCD DVD or computer CD IMPORTANT CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record companies may be unplayable by this product DRM protected WMA disc is not supported Adjust the source selector to CD USB gt Display shows see 2 or with USB see 3 MP3 CD CD Player 2 Press CD USB to enter CD mode if USB is displayed gt Display will show See 2 Open the disc door Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and press the disc door gently to close gt Display The total number of tracks appears gt The disc scanning of MP3 CD may run longer than audio CD Press Pll to start playback Display and the current track number For MP3 CD WMA only The current track number XX x album number ALB xxx will be displayed interchangeably See 4 5 and To pause playback press PI gt Display gt and the current trac flash number Press Pll again to resume playback To stop playback press W Helpful hints The disc playback will also stop when you open the disc compartment door you select FM MW or OFF position the disc has reached the end of the playback Selecting a different track Press 4 or pl once or
13. n the external USB device REC copy one file or all files of a disc to an external portable USB storage device MP3 player Power Supply Whenever convenient use the power supply cord if you want to conserve battery life Make sure you remove the plug from the set and wall outlet before inserting batteries Power Supply Batteries Main set See 1 Insert 6 batteries type R 14 UM2 or C cells not included preferably alkaline with the correct polarity Remote control Important 2 Before using the remote control remove the insulation plastic tab as shown in figure 12 If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating range is reduced replace the battery with a new CR2025 type battery Press and hold the latch A in the direction as shown in figure 12 Simultaneously pull the battery tray B out Replace a new battery and fully insert the battery tray back to the original position Incorrect use of batteries can cause elec trolyte leakage and will corrode the com partment or cause the batteries to burst Do not mix battery types e g alkaline with carbon zinc Only use batteries of the same type for the set When inserting new batteries do not try to mix old batteries with the new ones Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time Batteries contain chemical substances so they should be disposed of properly
14. ne Select the track you want to record Press once or repeatedly USB REC or REC on the remote until 7 appears ashing gt Disc playback will start automactially from the beginning of the selected track gt REC is displayed and 277 will flash 2 seconds then disappear see 8 To record all Press repeatedly USB REC or REC on the remote until HLL appears flashing gt Disc playback will start automactially from the beginning gt REC and ALL are displayed and ALL will flash 2 seconds then disappear see 9 To stop recording first press W then unplug the USB device In the record one mode the playback wil auto go to the stop position after one track file comes to an end During MP3 and WMA recording make sure the playback of the file you want to record is wholly completed before manually stop recording Or any part of the file will not be recorded During recording if the memory of the USB device runs out playback will not continue USB Connection Recorded files managing In your USB device a folder named_PHILIPS will be automatically created to manage all the recorded audio files Under _PHILIPS folder sub folders starting from F001 F002 F003 will also be created to store the files recorded at different recording intervals such as changing disc re plugging the USB device The recorded file s will be stored in either mp3 format for CDDA music or MP3
15. nmental information All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted The packaging can be easily separated into three materials cardboard polystyrene and plastic Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging dead batteries and old equipment Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person even for exposure less than a minute The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So after prolonged listening what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing To guard against this set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there To establish a safe volume level Set your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion Listen for reasonable periods of time Prolonged exposure to sound even at normally safe levels can also cause hearing loss Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphone
16. repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display For MP3 CD WMA First press ALBUM once or more to find your album In the pause stop position press PII to start playback n Finding a passage within a track During playback press and hold down HA Or DP gt The disc is played at high speed and low volume When you recognize the passage you want release M4 or bl Normal playback resumes Programming tracks You may store up to 20 tracks in the desired sequence If you like store any track more than once In the stop position press PROG to start programming Display shows Fit of the program PROG flashes See 6 Press Ma or to select your desired track number For MP3 CD WMA First press ALBUM once or more to find your album Press PROG to store the desired track gt Display shows F412 indicating the next program location available indicating the start Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all desired tracks Press II to play the program To review your program n the stop position press and hold PROG 3 seconds gt The display shows all the stored tracks in sequence Helpful hints Display shows Fi programmed If you try to store more than 20 tracks no track can be stored and the display will show if no track is ae ee run MP3 CD CD Player To erase a program You can erase a program by pressin
17. s Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts Do not turn up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle cycling skateboarding etc it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas
18. s are recorded using copyright protection technology Such protected contents will be unplayable on any other devices such as AZ1836 device Supported formats USB or memory file format FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 sector size 512 4096 bytes MP3 bit rate data rate 32 320 kbps and variable bit rate WMA v9 or earlier Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 levels Number of albums maximum 500 Number of tracks maximum 1000 ID3 tag v2 0 or later File name in Uicode UTF8 maximum length 128 bytes The system will not play or support the following e Empty albums an empty album is an album that does not contain MP3 WMA files and will not be shown in the display USB Connection e Non supported file formats are skipped This means that e g Word documents doc or MP3 files with extension dif are ignored and will not be played AAC WAV PCM NTFS audio files DRM protected WMA files e WMA files in Lossless format Playing a USB mass storage device Make sure that your AZ1836 is being powered by AC mains or specified batter ies Adjust the source selector to CD USB gt Display shows see 2 or with USB see 3 Press CD USB to enter USB mode if USB is NOT displayed gt Display will show USB see 2 As shown in figure 13 plug a compatible USB mass storage device to AZ1836 s USB port marked If needed use a suitable USB cable to connect bet
19. ween the device and AZ1836 s USB port gt The device will automatically power on If the device is not powered on turn on the power manually then re connnect it gt AZ1836 display shows USB and the total number of playable audio files Max displayed track number is 1000 stored on the device Press PII on your AZ1836 to start play gt AZ1836s display will show USB and share the display information illustrated in the disc operation Helpful hints Make sure that file names of MP3 files end with mp3 and the file names of WMA files end with wma For DRM protected WMA files use Windows Media Player 10 or later for conversion Visit www microsoft com for details about Windows Media Player and WM DRM Windows Media Digital Rights Management For USB device playing if the display shows OL it means that the USB device is electrical ly overloading AZ 1836 You need to change a USB device 5a 5b 5a CD Ripping Recording disc files to a USB device AZ1836 allows you to copy the music files or spoken contents of a disc to the external USB device You can record one track the whole disc or even selected tracks through he Program function Adjust the source selector to CD USB nsert a disc audio CD or MP3 or WMA If desired program the disc Press CD USB to enter CD mode if USB is displayed Plug a USB mass storage device To record o
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