Philips Soundmachine AZB500/79 User manual

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Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
Notice 2
2 Your CD Soundmachine 4
Introduction 4
What's in the box 4
Overview of the main unit 4
3 Get started 6
Connect power 6
Turn on 7
Turn off 7
4 Play 8
Play a CD 8
Play options 8
Play from an external device 9
5 Listen to FM radio stations 10
Tune to FM radio stations 10
Program FM radio stations automatically 10
Program FM radio stations manually 10
Select a preset radio station 10
Adjust FM settings 11
6 Listen to DAB radio stations 11
Listen to DAB radio stations 11
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Program radio stations 12
Display DAB information 12
Use DAB menus 12
7 Use system menus 13
Reset the product 13
Check the current software version 13
8 Product information 14
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Maintenance 15
9 Troubleshooting 15

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1 Important
Safety
Read these instructions.
Follow all instructions.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.
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by the manufacturer.
Unplug this unit during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Recording is permissible insofar as
copyright or other rights of third parties
are not infringed upon.
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personnel. Servicing is required when the
unit has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the unit has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent
battery leakage which may result in bodily
injury, property damage, or damage to the
unit:
Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.
Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to excessive
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
The unit shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not place any sources of danger on
candles).
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Warning
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.
Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Notice
Hereby, TP Vision Europe BV declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
Declaration of Conformity on www.philips.com/
support.
device that are not expressly approved by
MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU. Inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products. Follow local rules and never
dispose of the product with normal household
waste. Correct disposal of old products
helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
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Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
This apparatus includes these labels:
Class II equipment symbol
This symbol indicates that the apparatus has a
double insulation system.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
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recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
Note
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the
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2 Your CD
Soundmachine
Introduction
With this CD Sound machine, you can:
• Listen to FM radio;
• Listen to DAB radio;
• Enjoy audio from discs, and other external
audio devices;
• Program the play sequence of tracks.
The CD sound machine offers you Dynamic
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What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of the package:
• Main unit
• Power cord
• Short User Manual
• Safety sheet
Overview of the main unit
a DBB
• Turn dynamic bass boost on/off.
b /MENU
• Stop playing.
• Access FM/DAB menu.
c /
• Select a preset radio station.
d MODE/DISPLAY
• Select a play mode.
• Display the RDS information.
• Display the DAB information.
e OPEN•CLOSE
• Open or close the disc compartment.
f /OK
• Start or pause play.
• Press to wake up the CD sound
machine from standby mode.
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• Skip to the previous or next track.
• Search within a track.
• In radio mode, tune to a FM/DAB
radio station.
h PROG
• Program the play sequence of tracks.
i Display panel
• Display current status.
j FM antenna
• Improve FM reception.
k FM/DAB
• Select FM/DAB band.
l Source selector
• Select a source.
m + VOLUME -
• Adjust volume
n AUDIO-IN
• Connect an external audio device.
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3 Get started
Caution
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of your apparatus.The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of your apparatus.Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Connect power
The unit can be powered by either AC power
or batteries.
Option 1: AC power
Warning
• Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on
the back or the underside of the unit.
• Risk of electric shock! When you disconnect the AC
power, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
Connect the AC power cord to the wall socket.
Tip
• To save energy, turn the unit off after use.
Option 2: Battery power
Caution
• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should
be disposed of properly.
Note
• Batteries are not supplied with the accessories.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 6 batteries (type: 1.5V R14/UM2/C
CELL) with correct polarity (+/-) as
indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
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Turn on
Switch the source selector on the product to
RADIO/CD.
Switch to standby mode
• The product switches to standby mode
automatically when there is no audio
detected for over 15 minutes.
• Press to wake up the product from
standby mode.
Turn off
Switch the source selector on the main unit to
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4 Play
Play a CD
Note
• You cannot play CDs encoded with copyright
protection technologies.
• When an audio-in cable is plugged, CD playback stops,
and the unit switches to audio in mode automatically.
• Make sure that no external device is connected with
the CD sound machine through AUDIO IN socket
before you play a CD.
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1 Switch the source selector to CD.
» CD displays on the screen.
2 Open the CD compartment.
3 Insert a CD with the printed side facing up
and close the CD lid gently.
» Your CD sound machine starts to play
automatically.
• To select a track,press / .
• To pause CD play, press .
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• To resume CD play, press again.
• To stop CD play, press .
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Play options
Control play
In CD mode, you can control play through the
following operations.
/ Press:skip to the previous/next
track
Hold:search within play, then
release to resume play.
Start or pause play.
Stop play.
PROG Program tracks.
+VOLUME- Adjust volume.
MODE Select a play mode.
[ ]: Play the current track
repeatedly.
[ ]: Play all tracks
repeatedly.
[ ]: Repeat all tracks
randomly.
To return to normal play, press
MODE repeatedly until the
repeat icons disappear.
Tip
• Only[ ] and [ ] can be selected when you
play the programmed tracks.
Program tracks
In CD mode, you can program a maximum of
20 tracks.
1 Press to stop playback.
2 Press PROG to activate the program
mode.
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4 Repeat steps 3 to program more tracks.
5 Press to play the programmed tracks.
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displayed.
• To erase the program, press twice.
Adjust sound
During play, you can adjust volume and select
the sound effects.
Key Function
+VOLUME- Increase or decrease volume.
DBB Turn dynamic bass
enhancement on or off.
Play from an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this product.
1 Switch the source selector to CD.
» AUX IN displays on the screen.
2 Connect an audio cable (3.5mm, not
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• The AUDIO-IN socket is not for headphones.
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5 Listen to FM
radio stations
Tune to FM radio stations
Note
• For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the FM antenna.
1 Switch the source selector to RADIO and
switch the band selector to FM.
2 Press / to tune to a radio station.
3 Repeat step 3 to tune to more stations.
• To store the current radio station,
press PROG twice.
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Program FM radio stations
automatically
Note
• You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio
stations.
In FM tuner mode, press and hold PROG for 2
seconds to activate automatic programming.
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radio station is broadcast.
» [FULL] is displayed when 20 preset
radio stations are stored.
Program FM radio stations
manually
Note
• To overwrite a programmed radio station, store
another station in its place.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate programming.
3 Press / to allocate a number to
this radio station, and then press PROG to
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» [STORED] and the frequency of this
radio station are displayed.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 to program more
stations.
Select a preset radio station
In tuner mode, press / to select a preset
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Adjust FM settings
1 In FM mode, press MENU to access FM
menus.
2 Press / to toggle through the menus.
• [SCAN SET]: Access the scan settings.
• [SYSTEM]:Access system settings.
Scan setting
1 Press OK to access the [SCAN SET]
menu.
2 Press / to select an option:
• [STRONG]: Search for strong stations
only.
• [ALL]: Search for all stations no matter
whether the signal strength of a station
is strong or weak.
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System menus
1 Press OK to access system menu.
2 Press / to to select a sub-menus.
• For details, refer to the section 'Use
system menus'.
6 Listen to DAB
radio stations
Listen to DAB radio stations
Note
• For optimal reception, fully extend the antenna and
adjust its position.
• You can program a maximum of 20 DAB radio stations.
• Check with local retailer or go to www.WorldDAB.org
for applicable DAB radio frequencies in your area.
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1 Switch the source selector to RADIO and
switch the band selector to DAB.
» [Full scan] menu is displayed.
2 Press OK to activate the automatic search.
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3 Press / to select a station, and then
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Program radio stations
1 Tune to a DAB radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate the programming.
3 Press / to select a preset sequence
number.
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» The radio station is stored with the
selected sequence number.
5 Repeat steps 1-4 to program more radio
stations.
Note
• If you store a radio station with the sequence number
of another one, the earlier one is overwritten.
Display DAB information
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line shows station name, and the second line
shows the service information for the current
station.
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• Signal strength
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• Ensemble name
• Frequency
• Signal error rate
• Bitrate codec
• Time
• Date
Use DAB menus
1 In DAB mode, press MENU to access the
DAB menus.
2 Press / to toggle through the menus.
• [FULL SCAN]:Scan for the DAB
stations.
• [MANUAL]:Tune to a station manually.
• [DRC]:Enable or disable DRC.
• [PRUNE]: Remove invalid stations
• [SYSTEM]:Access system setting menu.
3 Press OK to enter the menu.
Re-scan for stations
Full scan is used to perform a wide range
search for DAB radio stations.
• Press OK to activate the automatic search.
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channel/frequency manually. In addition to
antenna orientation for better radio reception,
the optimal reception can also be obtained with
this feature.
1 Press OK to access the station list.
2 Press / to select a station.
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DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
DRC adds or removes a degree of
compensation for the differences in the dynamic
range between radio stations.
1 Press OK access the sub-menus.
2 Press / to select an option.
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• [DRC HIGH]: Maximum
compensation applied.
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Remove invalid stations
This option lists active stations and removes any
stations that are in the list but have no service
in your area.
1 Press OK to access the [PRUNE] menu.
2 Press / to select an option.
• [N]: Return to the previous menu.
• [Y]: Remove invalid stations from the
station list.
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System menus
1 Press OK to access system menu.
2 Press / to to select a sub-menus.
• For details, refer to the section 'Use
system menus'.
7 Use system
menus
With the system menus, you can:
• [RESET]: Reset the product to factory
default status.
• [UPGRADE]: Upgrade the software.
• [SW VER]: Check the version of current
software of this product.
Reset the product
1 Press OK to display the options.
2 Press / to select an option.
• [N]: Return to the previous menu.
• [Y]: Reset the product to factory
default status.
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Check the current software
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Press OK to display the version of current
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8 Product
information
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
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Rated Output Power 2 x 1 W RMS
Frequency Response 125 -16000
Hz, -3dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >55 dBA
Total Harmonic Distortion <1 %
Audio-in Input 650 mV RMS
Disc
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm
Support Disc CD-DA, CD-R,
CD-RW
Audio DAC 24Bits / 44.1kHz
Total Harmonic
Distortion
<1%
Frequency Response 125 -16000 Hz,
-3dB
S/N Ratio >55 dBA
Tuner
Tuning Range FM: 87.5 -
108MHz
DAB: 174.928 -
239.200 MHz
Sensitivity:
Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
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<43 dBf
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Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >50 dBA
General
Power supply
- AC Power
- Battery
220-240V~,
50/60 Hz;
DC 9 V, 6 x 1.5 V
type: R14/UM2/C
CELL
Operation Power
Consumption
10 W
Standby Power
Consumption
<0.5 W
Dimensions
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Maintenance
Clean the cabinet
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia
or abrasives.
Clean discs
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with
a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the
centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or antistatic spray intended for analogue
records.
Clean the disc lens
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good
play quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD lens cleaner or any commercially
available cleaner. Follow the instructions
supplied with cleaner.
9 Troubleshooting
Warning
• Never remove the casing of this device.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
device, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.
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make sure that the device is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power
• Ensure that the Mains cord is connected
securely.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC
Mains.
• Ensure that the batteries are inserted
correctly.
No sound or poor sound
•Adjust the volume.
No response from the unit
•Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
plug, then turn on the system again.
•As a power-saving feature, the unit
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control
is operated.
No disc detected
•Insert a disc.
•Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
•Wait until the moisture condensation at
the lens has cleared.
•Replace or clean the disc.
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Poor radio reception
•Increase the distance between the unit and
your TV or VCR.
•Fully extend the FM antenna.

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