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No sound/ power -“Volume not adjusted
-Adjust the VOLUME
-“Power cord not securely connected
-Connect the AC power cord properly
-“Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
-Inser t (fresh) batteries correctly
-“Disc contains non-audio files
-Inser t a suitable disc or press
-ˆž or §
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. Noindication -“It is set in the USB mode.
-Press CD/USBto select CD mode.
-“No disc inserted
-Inser t a suitable disc
-“Disc badly scratched or dirty
-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 Sound skips during MP3 playback
-“MP3 file made at compression level exceeding
320kbps-Use a lower compression level to record CD
tracks into MP3 format
-“Disc damaged or dirty
-Replace or clean disc. Note:
DRM-protected WMA disc is not supported.
The USB device doesnt play on my AZ1856 -“It is not set in the USB mode.
-Press CD/USBto select USB mode.
-“The device is not securely connected to AZ1856s
USB direct.
-Re-connect the device, and make sure that the
device is powered on.
-“The device is not supported by AZ1856, or the audio
file format stored on the device is not supported by
AZ1856.
-Use a compatible device/ playable audio file
format. The disc file cannot be recorded to theUSB device -“You stop recording when the MP3 or WMA file you
want to record is still playing.
-Stop recording only when the playback of MP3 or
WMA file is wholly completed.
-“The memor y of the USB device runs out.
-Delete some unwanted files on the USB device to
free some memor y, or use another USB device of
sufficient free memor y 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.
-Change to a different name for the file on the
USB device. Tape operation/recording -“Recording or playback cannot be made -Clean deck par ts, see "Maintenance".-Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.-Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the
missing tab space.
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 ser vice 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 invali-
date the guarantee.
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 shall 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
15 cm between the ventilation holes and sur-
rounding surfaces is necessar y to prevent
heat build-up.
-The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur tains, 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 par ts of the set contain
self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled
or lubricated.
-To clean the set, use a dr y cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may
harm the housing.
CD player and CD handling
-If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly,
use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before
taking the set to repair.
-The lens of the CD player should never be
touched!
-Sudden changes in the surrounding
temperature can cause condensation on the
lens of your CD player. Playing a CD is then
not possible. Do not attempt to clean the
lens but leave the set in a warm environment
until the moisture evaporates.
-Always close the CD door to avoid dust on
the lens.
-To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from
the center towards the edge using a soft,
lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as
they may damage the disc.
-Never write on a CD or attach any stickers
to it.
Cassette recorder
-
To ensure a good recording and playback
of the tape deck, clean par ts A,Band C
show in the diagram below, after approx.
50 hours of operation, or on average once
a month. Use a cotton bud slightly mois-
tened with alcohol or a special head clean-
ing fluid to clean the deck.
-
Open the cassette holder by pressing
9/
.
-
Press1and clean the rubber pressure
rollersC.
-
Press;and clean the magnetic headsA
and also the capstansB.
-
After cleaning, press
9/
.
-
Cleaning of the heads can also be done by
playing a cleaning
cassette through once.
Safety & Maintenance
(See 0)
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 star ting
from F001, F002, F003... will also be created
to store the files recorded at different
recording inter vals (such as changing disc,
re-plugging the USB device).
-The recorded file(s) will be stored in either
.mp3format (for CDDA music or MP3 file),
or .wmaformat (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, F001T002....
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
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.
Deleting audio files/album
on a USB device
1Adjust the source selectorto
DISC/USB.
2Press USB/CDto enter USB mode if USB
is NOT displayed.
3Plug a USB mass storage device.
4Select the track you want to delete before
or during playback.
-In the stop position, you may select
an album to delete.
5Briefly press DELon the remote.
-žœOELEis displayed, flashing (see9).
6To delete it, press DELagain.
-žœThe playback of the USB device will
come to the stop position.
7To not to delete, wait until flashing DEL
disappears after 4 seconds of flashing, or
just press 9.
Helpful hints:
-“ For some MP3 players, AZ1856 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.
-“ AZ1856 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.
INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT:
1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this product:
a) This product suppor ts 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, memor y sticks, jump drives and
etc.
ii) 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 batter y/power source, please make sure you have a
fresh batter y in it or charge the USB device first and then plug it into this product again.
2. Suppor ted Music type:
a) This device only suppor ts unprotected music with file extension: .mp3 .wma
b) Music bought from on-line music stores are not suppor ted because they are secured by
Digital Rights Management protection (DRM).
c) File name extensions that ended with the following are not suppor ted: .wav; .m4a; .m4p; .mp4;
.aac and etc.
3. No Direct connection can be made from a Computer USB por t to this product even you have
either or both mp3 or wma file in your computer.
Environmental information All unnecessar y 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 disassem-
bled by a specialized company.
Please observe the local regula-
tions 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 "comfor t 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 comfor tably and clearly, without distor tion.
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 headphones.
-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.
USB Connection
Playing a USB mass storage device
1Make sure that your AZ1856 is being
powered by AC mains or specified batteries.
2Adjust the source selectorto
DISC/USB.
-žœDisplay shows uSb(see 3), or Noif no
USB device available (see 4)
3Press USB/CDto enter USB mode if USB is
NOT displayed.
-žœDisplay will show uSb(see 3).
4As shown in figure @,plug a compatible
USB mass storage device to AZ1856s USB
por t marked . If needed, use a suitable
USB cable to connect between the device
and AZ1856s USB por t.
-žœThe device will automatically power on.
-If the device is not powered on, turn on the
power manually, then re-connnect it.
-žœAZ1856s display shows USB and the total
number of playable audio files (Max.
displayed track number is 1000) stored on
the device.
5Press
2;on your AZ1856 to star t play.
-žœAZ1856s 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 electrically
overloading AZ1856. You need to change a USB
device.
CD/Tape/Tuner Ripping AZ1856 allows you to copy the music files or
spoken contents of a disc/tape/station to the
external USB device. . CD ripping
1Adjust the source selectorto
DISC/USB.
2Inser t a disc (audio CD or MP3 or WMA).
3Press USB/CDto enter CD mode if USB is
displayed.
4Plug a USB mass storage device.
5aSelect the track(s) (in sequence) you want
to record.
5bP
ress USB REC(or RECon the remote)
and RECappears, flashing. -žœDisc playback will star t automatically from
the beginning of the selected track.
6To stop recording, first press 9,then unplug
the USB device.
-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 par t of the file will not be
recorded.
-During recording, if the memor y of the USB
device runs out, playback will not continue. Tape/Tuner ripping
1Adjust the source selectorto TAPE or
FM.
2Plug a USB mass storage device.
3Select the music file(s) (in sequence), or tune
to a desired station you want to record.
4Press once
USB REC(or RECon the
remote) and RECappears flashing
-žœTape/tuner ripping begins.
-žœPress
;if you want to interrupt tape rip-
ping.
5Press
9
if you want to stop ripping.
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2Press USB/CDto enter CD mode if USB is
displayed.
-žœDisplay will show cd(See 5). or Noif
no disc in(See 6)
3Open the disc door.
4Inser t a disc with the printed side facing up
and press the disc door gently to close.
-žœDisplay: The total number of tracks
appears.
-žœThe disc scanning of MP3-CD may run
longer than audio CD.
5Press
2;
to star t playback.
-žœDisplay:2 and the current track number.
For MP3-CD/ WMA only:
-žœThe current track number XXX and file
format will be displayed (See 7).
6To pause playback press
2;.
-žœDisplay:
2 and the current track number
flash.
7Press
2;
again to resume playback.
8To stop playback, press
9.
Helpful hints:
The disc playback will also stop when:
-“you open the disc compar tment door ;
-“you select FM or OFFposition;
-“the disc has reached the end of the playback.
Selecting a different track
-Press-ˆžor§once or repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the display.
For MP3-CD/WMA:First press
ALBUM 3 / 4once or more to find your
album.
-In the pause/stop position, press2;to star t
playback.
Finding a passage within a
track
1During playback, press and hold down
-ˆžor §
.
-žœThe disc is played at high speed and low
volume.
2When you recognize the passage you want,
release -ˆžor §
.
-žœNormal playback resumes.
Programming tracks You may store up to 40tracks in the desired
sequence. If you like, store any track more
than once.
1In the stop position,press PROGto star t
programming.
-žœDisplay shows p 01 indicating the star t
of the program. And the track number
XXXflashes (See 8)
2Press
-ˆž
or §
to select your desired track
number.
For MP3-CD/WMA:
First press
ALBUM
3/4
once or more to
find your album.
3Press PROG to store the desired track.
-žœDisplay shows p 02,indicating the next
program location available.
4Repeat steps 2to 3to select and store all
desired tracks.
5Press
2;
to play the program.
To review your program
In the stop position, press and hold PROG3
seconds.
-žœThe display shows all the stored tracks in
sequence.
Helpful hints:
-“Display shows p 01 if no track is
programmed.
-“If you tr y to store more than 20 tracks, no
track can be stored and the display will show
FUL.
MP3-CD/ CD Player
MP3-CD/ CD Player USB Connection
To erase a program
You can erase a program by
-“ pressing
9 (twice during playback or once
in the stop position)
-“ selecting FM or OFFposition;
-“ opening the disc door.
-žœ Display:PROGdisappears.
Selecting different play
modes You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback, and
combine play modes withPROG.
REP-“ plays the current track continuously.
REP ALL-“ plays the entire disc/program
continuously.
SHUF REP ALL -“ plays all tracks
continuously in random order
SHUF-“ plays all tracks in random order.
1To select play modes, press MODEonce or
more.
2Press2;to star t playback if in the stop
position.
3To select normal playback, press MODE
repeatedly until the various modes are no
longer displayed.
-“ You can also press9to cancel your play
modes.
Using USB connectivity
-AZ1856 is fitted with a USB por t in the top
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 AZ1856
which are explained and instructed in the
sections of disc operation.
Compatible USB mass storage devices
With the AZ1856, you can use
-“ USB flash memor y (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
-“ USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
- USB device which requires driver
installation under Windows XP is not
suppor ted.
Note:
In some USB flash players (or memor y
devices), the stored contents are recorded
using copyright protection technology. Such
protected contents will be unplayable on any
other devices (such as AZ1856 device).
Supported formats:
-“ USB or memor y file format FAT12, FAT16,
FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 4096bytes)
-“ MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 kbps and
variable bit rate
-“ WMA v9 or earlier
-“ Director y 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:
- Empty albums: an empty album is an album
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and
will not be shown in the display.
- Non-suppor ted file formats are skipped.
This means that e.g.: Word documents .doc
or MP3 files with extension. dlf are ignored
and will not be played.
- AAC, WAV, PCM.NTFS audio files
- DRM protected WMA files
- WMA files in Lossess format
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