Philips AZ1550/16 User manual

CD Radio Cassette Recorder AZ 1550
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TOP AND FRONT PANELS
1DIGITAL EQUALIZER – selects volume or the
various frequencies for adjustment: volume,
bass, mid and high frequencies
2VOLUME/SOUND CONTROL CENTER –
adjusts the volume level and digital equalizer
settings
3DIGITAL DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) –
enhances the bass
4INCREDIBLE SURROUND – creates a super-
enhanced stereo effect
5POWER slider – selects the sound source for
CD/ TUNER/ TAPE and also
switches the set off
6CASSETTE RECORDER keys:
RECORD 0– starts recording
PLAY 1– starts playback
SEARCH 5, 6– fast winds/rewinds the tape
OPEN•STOP /9 – opens the cassette
compartment;
– stops the tape
PAUSE ;– pauses recording or playback
7OPEN•CLOSE – opens/ closes the CD door
8TUNING – tunes to radio stations
9STOP 9– stops CD playback or erase a CD
programme
0PLAY•PAUSE 2; – starts or interrupts CD
playback
!BATT LOW – indicates when battery power is
running low
@PROG – programmes CD tracks and reviews
the programme
#SEARCH ∞, §
– searches back and forward within a CD track;
– skips to the beginning of a current CD track/
previous/ subsequent track
$Display – shows the status of the set
%REPEAT – repeats a track / CD programme /
entire CD
^SHUFFLE – plays CD tracks in random order
&BAND – selects waveband
BACK PANEL
*p– 3.5 mm headphone socket
(Telescopic aerial – improves FM reception
)AC MAINS – inlet for mains cord
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Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the
packaging easy to separate into three mono-materials: cardboard (box), expandable polystyrene
(buffer), polyethylene (bags, protective foam).
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized
company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing
materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

POWER SUPPLY
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Whenever convenient, use the power supply if you want to
conserve battery life. Make sure you remove the plug from the
set and wall socket before inserting batteries.
BATTERIES (OPTIONAL)
1. Open the battery compartment and insert six batteries, type
R-20, UM-4 or D-cells, (preferably alkaline) with the correct
polarity as indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside the
compartment.
2. Replace the compartment door, making sure the batteries are
firmly and correctly in place. The set is now ready to operate.
–If BATT LOW lights up, battery power is running low.
– The BATT LOW indicator eventually goes out if the
batteries are too weak.
– Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and
will corrode the compartment or cause the batteries to burst.
Therefore:
–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.
For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2.
USING AC POWER
1. Check if the 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
centre.
2. If your set is equipped with a voltage selector, adjust the
selector so that it matches with the local mains.
3. Connect the mains lead to the wall socket and the set is now
ready for use.
4. To disconnect the set from the mains completely, remove the
plug from the wall socket.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS TUNER
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SWITCHING ON AND OFF
•Adjust the POWER slider to the desired sound source: CD,
TUNER or TAPE.
•The set is switched off when the POWER slider is in the
TAPE/OFF position and the keys on the tape deck are released.
– The volume, sound settings and tuner presets will be retained
in the set's memory.
ADJUSTING VOLUME AND SOUND
1. Turn the VOLUME/ SOUND CONTROL CENTER control
clockwise to increase or anti-clockwise to decrease volume on
the set.
™Display shows the volume level indication, VOL and a number
from 0-32.
2. To adjust the bass, mid and high frequency levels, press
DIGITAL EQUALIZER once or more until the desired option is
displayed. While the option is shown, turn the VOLUME/
SOUND CONTROL CENTER control to increase or decrease
(- 5 to + 5 steps maximum) the desired tone.
™VOLUME can also be adjusted in this way with a level range
from 0-32.
3. Press DIGITAL DBB to switch dynamic bass boost on or off.
™If on, the DIGITAL DBB light goes on.
4. Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND to switch the surround sound
effect on or off.
™If on, the INCREDIBLE SURROUND light goes on.
Note: The effect of INCREDIBLE SURROUND may vary with
different types of music.
TUNING TO RADIO STATIONS
1. Select TUNER source.
2. Press BAND once or more to select your waveband.
3. To tune to a radio station, use the TUNING knob.
To improve radio reception:
• For FM, pull out the telescopic aerial.
Incline and turn the aerial. Reduce its length if the signal is too
strong (very close to a transmitter).
• For MW and LW, the set is provided with a built-in aerial so the
telescopic aerial is not needed. Direct the aerial by turning the
whole set.
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CD PLAYER
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Playing a CD
1. Select CD source.
2. Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the CD door.
™Display: when you open the CD door.
3. Insert a CD or CD-R(W) with the printed side facing up and
press OPEN•CLOSE to close the CD door.
™Display: as the CD player scans the contents of a CD.
The total number of tracks and playing time are then shown.
™Display: is shown if the CD R(W) is not finalised.
4. Press PLAY•PAUSE 2; to start playback.
™Display: Current track number and elapsed playing time of the
track during CD playback.
5. To pause press PLAY•PAUSE 2;. Press PLAY•PAUSE 2;
again to resume play.
™The display freezes and the elapsed playing time flashes when
playback is paused.
6. To stop CD playback, press STOP 9.
Note: CD playback will also stop when:
– the CD door is opened;
– the CD has reached the end (unless you have selected
REPEAT ALL);
– you select another source: TAPE / TUNER.
Selecting a different track
• Press SEARCH ∞or §once or repeatedly until the desired
track number appears in the display.
• If you have selected a track number shortly after loading a CD
or in the PAUSE position, you will need to press
PLAY•PAUSE 2; to start playback.
Finding a passage within a track
1. Press and hold down on SEARCH ∞or §.
– The CD is played at high speed and low volume.
2. When you recognize the passage you want,
release SEARCH ∞or §.
– Normal playback continues.
Note: During a CD programme or if SHUFFLE/ REPEAT active,
searching is only possible within a track.
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Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT
You can select and change the various play modes before or during
playback. The play modes can also be combined with PROGRAM.
SHUFFLE - tracks of the entire CD/ programme are played in
random order
SHUFFLE and REPEAT ALL - to repeat the entire CD/ programme
continuously in random order
REPEAT ALL - to repeat the entire CD/ programme
REPEAT and SHUFFLE REPEAT - plays the current (random) track
continuously
1. To select your play mode, press the SHUFFLE or REPEAT
button before or during playback until the display shows the
desired function.
2. Press PLAY•PAUSE 2; to start playback if in the STOP
position.
• Playback starts immediately if you have selected a SHUFFLE
mode.
3. To return to normal playback, press the respective SHUFFLE or
REPEAT button until the various SHUFFLE / REPEAT modes are
no longer displayed.
– You can also press STOP 9to cancel your play mode.
Programming track numbers
Programme in the STOP position to select and store your CD tracks
in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track more than once.
Up to 20 tracks can be stored in the memory.
1. Press SEARCH ∞or §once or more to select your desired
track number.
2. Press PROG.
™Display: PROG and the selected track number.
appears briefly.
™If you attempt to programme without first selecting a track
number, is shown.
3. Press PROG to confirm the track number to be stored.
4. Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired tracks.
™is displayed if you attempt to programme more than
20 tracks.
5. To start playback of your CD programme,
press PLAY•PAUSE 2;.
Note: if you have selected the tracks during CD playback, first
press STOP 9then PLAY•PAUSE 2;.
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Reviewing the programme
In the stop position or during playback, press and hold down
PROG for a while until the display shows all your stored track
numbers in sequence.
Erasing a programme
You can erase the programme by:
– pressing STOP 9once in the STOP position;
– pressing STOP 9twice during playback.
• The display shows briefly and PROG disappears.
The programme is also erased by:
– pressing the CD door open;
– selecting another source: TAPE/ TUNER.
CASSETTE PLAYBACK
1. Select TAPE source.
™The display shows TAPE throughout tape operation.
2. Press OPEN•STOP /9 to open the cassette door.
3. Insert a recorded cassette and close the cassette door.
4. Press PLAY 1to start playback.
5. To interrupt playback press PAUSE ;. To resume, press this
key again.
6. By pressing SEARCH 5or 6on the set fast winding of the
tape is possible in both directions.
7. To stop the tape, press OPEN•STOP /9.
•The keys are automatically released at the end of the tape,
except if PAUSE ;has been activated.
Note: The sound source cannot be changed while playing a
cassette.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RECORDING
• Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or other rights of
third parties are not infringed.
• This deck is not suited for recording on CHROME (IEC II) or
METAL (IEC IV) type cassettes. For recording, use only
NORMAL type cassettes (IEC I) on which the tabs have not
been broken.
• The best recording level is set automatically. Altering the
VOLUME, INCREDIBLE SURROUND, DIGITAL EQUALIZER or DBB
controls will not affect the recording in progress.
• At the very beginning and end of the tape, no recording will
take place during the 7 seconds, when the leader tape passes
the recorder heads.
• To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have the tape in
front of you and break out the left tab.
Recording on this side is no longer possible. To record over this
side again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive tape.
Synchro Start CD recording
1. Select CD source.
2. Insert a CD and if desired, programme track numbers.
3. Press OPEN•STOP /9 to open the cassette door.
4. Insert a suitable tape into the cassette deck and close the
cassette door.
5. Press RECORD 0to start recording.
– Playing of the CD programme starts automatically from the
beginning of the programme. It is not necessary to start the CD
player separately.
To select and record a particular passage within a track:
• Press and hold down on SEARCH ∞or §.
• When you recognize the passage you want, release SEARCH
∞or §.
• To interrupt CD playback press PLAY•PAUSE 2;.
• Recording will begin from this exact point in the track when
you press RECORD 0.
6. For brief interruptions during recording, press PAUSE ;. To
resume recording, press PAUSE ;again.
7. To stop recording, press OPEN•STOP /9.
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Recording from the tuner
1. Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to radio stations).
2. Press OPEN•STOP /9 to open the cassette door.
3. Insert a suitable tape into the cassette deck and close the
cassette door.
4. Press RECORD 0to start recording.
5. For brief interruptions, press PAUSE ;. To resume recording,
press PAUSE ;again.
6. To stop recording, press OPEN•STOP /9.
General maintenance
• Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs or cassettes to humidity,
rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight.
• To clean the set, use a soft, slightly dampened chamois leather.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia,
benzene or abrasives as these may harm the housing.
Safety information
• Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the system
does not tilt. Make sure there is adequate ventilation to
prevent the system from overheating.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating
bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.
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CD player and CD handling
• If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly, use a commonly
available cleaning CD to clean the lens before taking the set to
repair. Other cleaning methods may destroy the lens.
• The lens of the CD player should never be touched!
• Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause
condensation to cloud over 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 keep the CD compartment closed to avoid dust on the
lens.
• To take a CD out of its box, press the centre spindle while
lifting the CD. Always pick up the CD by the edge and return
the CD to its box after use to avoid scratching and dust.
• To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the centre
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.
Tape deck maintenance
To ensure quality recording and playback of the tape deck, clean
parts A, Band Cshown in the diagram below, after approx.
50 hours of operation, or on average once a month. Use a cotton
bud slightly moistened with alcohol or a special head cleaning
fluid to clean both decks.
1. Open the cassette holder by pressing OPEN•STOP /9.
2. Press PLAY 1and clean the rubber pressure rollers C.
3. Press PAUSE ;and clean the magnetic heads Aand also the
capstan B.
4. After cleaning, press OPEN•STOP /9.
Note: Cleaning of the heads can also be done by playing a
cleaning cassette through once.
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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
circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
PROBLEM
– POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY
No sound/power
– VOLUME not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– Headphones connected
• Disconnect headphones
– Mains lead not securely connected
• Connect AC mains lead properly
Severe radio hum or noise
–Electrical interference: set too close to TV,
VCR or computer
• Increase the distance
Poor radio reception
–Weak radio signal
• FM: Direct the FM telescopic aerial for
optimum reception
indication
–CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
–Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
The CD skips tracks
–CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
–SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active
• Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM
Poor cassette sound quality
–Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
–Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL
or CHROME)
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
Recording does not work
–Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the
missing tab space.
indication
–CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalised
• Use a finalised CD-R(W)
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.
The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.