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Philips AZ318B/96 User Manual
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Contents
1 Safety 1
2 Notice 2
3 Your CD Soundmachine 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the main unit 4
4 Get started 5
Connect power 5
Turn on 6
Turn off 6
5 Play 7
Play disc 7
Play from USB devices 7
Listen to FM radio 7
Play from an external device 8
Adjust volume 8
Turn Dynamic Bass Boost on/off 8
6 Play options 9
Control play 9
Program tracks 9
7 Product information 10
Specications 10
Supported MP3 disc formats 11
USB playability informatio 11
Maintenance 11
8 Troubleshooting 12
1EN
1 Safety
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated
material within your unit may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove product
covering.
The 'exclamation point' calls attention to
features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofreorelectric
shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to
rainormoistureandobjectslledwithliquids,
such as vases, should not be placed on this
apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Warning
• Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
• Never lubricate any part of this apparatus.
• Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
• Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.
• Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked
amesorheat.
• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect the apparatus from
the power.
• The device shall not exposed to dripping
or splashing.
• Do no place any source of danger on the
device(e.g.liquidlledobjects.litcandles).
• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
• Make sure that there is enough free space
around the product for ventilation.
• 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.
• Batteries(packedorinstalled)shallnot
be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine,reorthelike.
• Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.
• Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecied
by the manufacturer.
Caution
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
laser exposure or other unsafe operation.
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2 Notice
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
device that are not expressly approved by
Gibson Innovations may void the user’s
authoritytooperatetheequipment.
This product complies with the radio
interferencerequirementsoftheEuropean
Community.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured
withhighqualitymaterialsandcomponents,
which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU.Informyourselfaboutthelocal
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
helpspreventnegativeconsequencesforthe
environment and human health.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separateintothreematerials:cardboard(box),
paperpulp(buffer)andpolyethylene(bags,
protectivefoamsheet.)
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:
ClassIIequipmentsymbol
This symbol indicates that the apparatus has a
double insulation system.
Note
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the
apparatus.
3EN
3 Your CD
Soundmachine
Introduction
With this unit, you can:
• Enjoy audio from discs, USB, and other
external devices;
• Listen to FM radio stations
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of the package:
• Main unit
• AC power cord
• Short User Manual
• Safety and Notice sheet
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Overview of the main unit
a Display panel
b ALB/PRE-/ALB/PRE+
• Skip to the previous/next album.
• Select a preset radio station.
c
• Turn the CD sound machine on or off.
d MODE
• Selectrepeatorshufemode.
e /
• Skip to the previous or next track.
• Search within a track.
f
• Stop play.
• Erase a program.
g
• Start or pause play.
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• USB socket.
i PROG
• Program tracks.
• Program radio stations.
j DBB
• Turn on or off dynamic bass
enhancement.
k SOURCE
• Select a source.
l VOL -/VOL +
• Adjust volume.
m AUDIO-IN
• Connect an external audio device.
n Disc compartment
5EN
4 Get started
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of this apparatus. The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Connect power
You can use either AC power or battery as
power supply of this unit.
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 or adaptor from the socket.
Never pull the cord.
1 Adjust the voltage selector at the bottom
of the unit to correspond to the local
power voltage.
2 Connect the AC power cord to:
• the AC ~ socket on the unit.
• the wall outlet.
Battery power
Caution
• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshineorre.Neverdiscardbatteriesinre.
• 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: R14/ UM2/ C
CELL)withcorrectpolarity(+/-)as
indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
6X1.5V R14/UM2/C CELL
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Turn on
Press to turn on the CD sound machine.
Switch to standby mode
• The CD sound machine switches to
standby mode automatically when there is
no audio detected for over 15 minutes.
• The CD sound machine switches to
standby mode automatically when playback
is stopped in CD mode over 15 minutes.
• Press or SOURCE to wake up the unit
from standby mode.
Turn off
Press again to turn off the CD sound
machine.
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5 Play
Play disc
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the
CD source.
2 Lift to open the disc compartment.
3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up,
then close the disc compartment.
4 Press to start play.
• To pause or resume play, press .
• To stop play, press .
• For MP3 tracks, press ALB/PRE-/ALB/
PRE+ to select an album.
• To select a track, press / .
• To search within a track, press and
hold / , then release to resume
normal play.
Play from USB devices
Note
• Make sure that the USB device contains playable audio
content.
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the
USB source.
CD
2 Insert the USB device into the socket.
» Play starts automatically. If not, press
.
Listen to FM radio
Note
• osition the antenna as far as possible from TV, or other
radiation source.
• For better reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the antenna.
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the
FM source..
2 Press / to tune to a radio station.
• Press and hold / for more than
two seconds.
» The radio tunes to a station with
strong reception automatically.
USB
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Store radio stations automatically
Note
• Youcanprogramamaximumof20FM/AMradio
stations.
In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for 2
seconds.
» [AUTO ] (auto)isdisplayed.
» The CD sound machine stores all the
available FM/AM radio stations.
» Therststoredradiostationis
broadcast automatically.
Program radio stations manually
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate program mode.
» PXX displays on the screen.(XX
indicates number 01-20)
3 Press ALB/PRE-/ALB/PRE+ to allocate a
numberfrom1–20tothisradiostation,
and then press PROGtoconrm.
» Thepresetnumberandthefrequency
of the preset station are displayed.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 to program more
stations.
Play from an external device
With this unit, you can also listen to an external
audio device such as an MP3 player.
1 Press SOURCErepeatedly to select the
audio source.
» [AU] display on the screen.
2 Connecttheaudioincable(notsupplied)
to:
• the AUDIO IN socket on the CD
sound machine.
• the headphone socket on an external
device.
3 Play the external device (see the device's
usermanual).
Note
• The AUDIO IN socket is not for headphones.
Adjust volume
During play, press VOL -/VOL + to adjust
volume.
Turn Dynamic Bass Boost on/
off
Press DBB repeatedly to turn dynamic bass
enhancement on or off.
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6 Play options
Control play
In CD/USB mode, you can control play through
the following operations.
/ Press and hold to fast-forward
or fast-reverse the track during
playback, then release to resume
play.
ALB/
PRE-/
ALB/
PRE+
Skip to the previous or next MP3
album.
Start or pause play.
Stop play.
MODE [REP]: Play the current track
repeatedly.
[REP ALL]: Play all tracks repeatedly.
[REP ALB]: Play all tracks in the
album repeatedly.
[SHUF]: Play tracks randomly.
To return to normal play, press
repeatedly until the repeat icons
disappear.
Tip
• Only[REP] and [REP ALL] be selected when you play
the programmed tracks.
Program tracks
Youcanprogramamaximumof20tracks.
1 Press to stop playback.
2 Press PROG to activate the programming
mode.
» [P01] is displayed.
3 For MP3 tracks, press ALB/PRE-/ALB/
PRE+ to select an album.
4 Press / to select a track, and then
press PROGtoconrm.
5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program more
tracks.
6 Press to play the programmed tracks.
• To erase the program, when playback
is stopped, press .
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7 Product
information
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
Specications
Amplier
Rated Output Power 3W
FrequencyResponse 63Hz-20000Hz,
+/-3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio >72 dBA
Total Harmonic
Distortion
<1 %
Audio In 600mVRMS20
kohm
Disc
Laser type Semiconductor
Disc diameter 8/12 cm
Support discs CD-DA, CD-R, CD-
RW, MP3-CD
Audio DAC 24 Bits, 44.1 kHz
Total Harmonic
Distortion
<1 %
FrequencyResponse 63Hz-20000Hz,
+/-3 dB
S/N Ratio >72 dBA
Tuner
Tuning Range FM:87.5-108MHz
Tunning grid 50KHz
Preset stations 20
Sensitivity
- Mono, 26dB S/N Ratio
-Stereo, 46dB S/N Ratio
< 22dBf
< 43 dBf
Search Selectivity <28 dBf
Total Harmonic
Distortion
<3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >50dB
General
Power supply
- AC Power
- Battery
110-120V~,50/60Hz
DC 9V, 6 x 1.5 V R14/
UM2/C Cell
Operation Power
Consumption
<10W
Standby Power
Consumption
0.5W
Dimensions
- Main Unit
(WxHxD)
253 x 124 x 232 mm
Weight
- Main Unit
- With Packing
1.08kg
1.62 kg
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Supported MP3 disc formats
• ISO9660,Joliet
• Maximum title number: 512 (depending on
lenamelength)
• Maximum album number: 255
• Supportedsamplingfrequencies:32kHz,
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
• SupportedBit-rates:32~256(kbps),
variable bit rates
USB playability informatio
Compatible USB devices:
• USBashmemory(USB2.0or
USB1.1)
• USBashplayers(USB2.0orUSB1.1)
• memorycards(requiresanadditional
card reader to work with this
apparatus)
Supported formats:
• USBormemoryleformatFAT12,
FAT16,FAT32(sectorsize:512bytes)
• MP3bitrate(datarate):32-320Kbps
and variable bit rate
• Directory nesting up to a maximum of
8 levels
• Number of albums/ folders: maximum
99
• Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999
• File name in Unicode UTF8 (maximum
length:128bytes)
Unsupported formats:
• Empty albums: an empty album is an
albumthatdoesnotcontainMP3les,
and is not be shown in the display.
• Unsupportedleformatsareskipped.
Forexample,Worddocuments(.doc)
orMP3leswithextension.dlfare
ignored and not played.
• AAC,WAV,PCM,WMAaudioles
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
playquality,cleanthedisclenswithPhilips
CD lens cleaner or any commercially
available cleaner. Follow the instructions
supplied with cleaner.
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8 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
requestingservice.Iftheproblemremains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.
philips.com/support).WhenyoucontactPhilips,
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.
Poor cassette sound quality
• Ensure that heads in the cassette holder
are clean.
• EnsurethataNORMAL(IECI)cassette
tape is used for record.
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.
•UseanalizedCDorcorrectformatdisc.
Poor radio reception
•Increase the distance between the unit and
your TV or other radiation sources.
•Fully extend the FM antenna.
2016© Gibson Innovations Limited. All rights
reserved.
This product has been manufactured by, and is sold
under the responsibility of Gibson Innovations Ltd.,
and Gibson Innovations Ltd. is the warrantor in
relation to this product.
Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used
under license.
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