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Philips AZ420/12 User Manual
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Contents
1 Important 3
Safety 3
Notice 3
2 Your CD Soundmachine 5
Introduction 5
What's in the box 5
Overview of the main unit 6
3 Get started 7
Install batteries 7
Connect power 8
4 Play 8
Play CD 8
Play from USB devices 9
Listen to an external device 9
5 Adjust sound 10
Adjust volume level 10
Enhance bass 10
6 Play options 10
Select play modes 10
Program tracks 11
7 Listen to the radio 11
Tune to a radio station 11
Program radio stations automatically 11
Program radio stations manually 12
Select a preset radio station 12
8 Product information 12
Specications 12
9 Troubleshooting 14
EN
3EN
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
otherapparatus(includingampliers)that
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.
• Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecied
by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this unit during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
• Referallservicingtoqualiedservice
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
carbonandalkaline,etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not
used for a long time.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed)shallnotbeexposedtoexcessive
heatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
• 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
theunit(e.g.liquidlledobjects,lighted
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 lubricate any part of this apparatus.
• Never place this apparatus on other electrical
equipment.
• Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked
amesorheat.
• Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.
• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from
the power.
Notice
Hereby, Gibson Innovations declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
ofDirective2014/53/EU.Youcanndthe
Declaration of Conformity on www.philips.com/
support.
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
device that are not expressly approved by
Gibson Innovations may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
4EN
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2012/19/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products. The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by the
European Directive 2013/56/EC, which cannot
be disposed of with normal household waste.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol with the chemical symbol 'Pb', it means
that the batteries comply with the requirement
set by the directive for lead:
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the 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:
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
programs,les,broadcastsandsound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
The USB-IF Logos are trademarks of Universal
Serial Bus Implementers Forum, Inc.
Note
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the
apparatus.
5EN
2 Your CD
Soundmachine
Introduction
With this apparatus, you can enjoy music from
audio discs, external devices, and listen to radio
stations.
The apparatus offers you multiple sound effect
settings that enrich sound with Dynamic Bass
Boost(DBB).
The apparatus supports the following media
formats:
Note
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the
apparatus.
What's in the box
Check and identify the contents of the package:
• Main unit
• AC power cord
• Short User Manual
• Safety sheet
6EN
Overview of the main unit
a MODE
• Select a play mode: REPEAT or
SHUFFLE.
b PROG
• Program tracks and browse the
program.
c DBB
• Turn on/off dynamic bass boost.
d - VOLUME +
• Adjust volume.
a
b
c
d
i
e
f
g
h
j
k
l m n o
p q
r
e Display panel
• Display current status.
f Number button (
5+
3
4
5
)
• Program tracks.
• Program radio stations.
• Select tracks or radio stations.
g Disc compartment
h AUDIO IN
• Jack for an external audio device.
7EN
i
• USB socket.
j
• Turn on/off the unit.
k SOURCE
• Select a source (CD, USB, Audio in,
FM).
l ALBUM /PRESET+/-
• Skip to the previous/next album.
• Select a preset radio station.
m TUNING /
• Tune to a radio station.
• Skip to the previous/next track.
• Search within a track.
n
• Start or pause play.
o
• Stop play.
• Erase a program.
p AC MAINS
• Jack for the supplied AC power cord.
q FM ANTENNA
• Adjust FM reception.
r Battery compartment
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. ___________________________
Install batteries
Note
• You can use both batteries and AC power as power
supply of this apparatus.
• Batteries are not supplied with the accessories.
1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 4 batteries (type: R-14, UM-2 or
C-cells)withcorrectpolarity(+/-)as
indicated.
3 Close the battery compartment.
8EN
Connect power
Warning
• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the apparatus.
• Risk of electric shock! When you disconnect the AC
power, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.
Note
• Install the apparatus near the power supply socket and
where the power plug can be easily reached.
1 Connect the AC power cord to the AC
input jack on the apparatus and to the
power supply socket.
• To switch the apparatus off completely,
disconnect the AC power cord from
the power supply socket.
Note
• To save energy: after use, turn off the apparatus.
Turn on
Press .
» The unit switches to the last selected
source.
Switch to standby mode:
• The unit switches to standby mode
automatically when there it is idle for over
15 minutes.
4 Play
Play CD
1 Open the disc compartment and insert a
disc with the printed side facing up.
2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the
CD source.
» Displayed on the panel.
• To pause/resume play, press .
• To stop play, press .
• To skip to a track, press / .
• To search within a track, press and hold
/ . Release to resume normal
play.
• To select an album, press ALBUM +/-.
9EN
Play from USB devices
Note
• Ensure that the USB device contains playable audio
contents for supported formats.
• The USB terminal can be loaded with 700 mA.
1 Insert the USB connector on the device
into the socket.
2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the
USB source.
» displayed on the panel.
• Press to pause/resume play.
• Press / toselectale.
• Press to stop play.
• To search within a track, press and hold
/ . Release to resume normal
play.
• To select an album, press ALBUM +/- .
Listen to an external device
You can also listen to an external audio device
through this unit.
1 Connect the AUDIO IN cable to
• the AUDIO IN socket on this unit.
• the headphone socket on an external
device.
2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select
AUDIO IN source.
» displayed on the panel.
3 Start playback on the external device. (See
theusermanualofthedevice.)
AUDIO IN
10EN
5 Adjust sound
Adjust volume level
During play, press - VOLUME + to decrease/
increase the volume level.
Enhance bass
During play, turn on or off the DBB.
» If DBB is activated, DBB is displayed.
6 Play options
Select play modes
1 Press MODE repeatedly to select a play
mode:
• [REP](repeat)–repeatatrack
• [REP ALL](repeatall)-repeatan
entire CD/program
• [SHUF](shufe)-playtracksrandomly
2 To return to normal play, press MODE
repeatedly until play mode icons are no
longer displayed
11 EN
Program tracks
Note
• You can program a maximum of 10 tracks.
1 In CD/USB mode, press to stop
playback.
2 Press PROG to activate the program
mode.
» [PROG](program)startstoblinks.
• For MP3 tracks, pressALBUM +/-to
select an album.
3 Press / or number buttons to select
a track, then press PROGtoconrm.
• Track 1-5: Press
3
4
5
to select
the corresponding track.
• Track 6-10:
1. Press
5+
. ("5"ashesonthedisplay
panel)
2. Press a second number button
within 5 seconds to select the total
track number.
(For example, if you press
5+
and then
3
,track8willbeselected.)
4 Repeat step 3 to program more tracks.
5 Press to play the programmed tracks.
» Duringplay,[PROG](program)is
displayed.
• To erase the program, press twice.
7 Listen to the
radio
Tune to a radio station
Note
• For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the
position of the FM antenna.
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM
mode.
» displayed on the panel.
2 Press and hold / for more than 2
seconds.
» The radio tunes to a station with
strong reception automatically.
3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations.
• To tune to a weak station, press /
repeatedlyuntilyoundoptimal
reception.
Program radio stations
automatically
Note
• You can program a maximum of 10 FM radio stations.
In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for 2
seconds to activate automatic program mode.
» [AUTO](auto)isdisplayed.
» All available stations are programmed
in the order of waveband reception
strength.
» Therstprogrammedradiostationis
broadcast automatically.
12EN
Program radio stations
manually
Note
• You can program a maximum of 10 FM radio stations.
1 Tune to a radio station.
2 Press PROG to activate program mode.
» [PROG](program)blinksonthe
display.
3 Press number buttons to allocate a
number to this radio station, then press
PROGtoconrm.
• Station 1-5: Press
3
4
5
to select
corresponding stations.
• Track 6-10: 1. Press
5+
. ("5"asheson
thedisplaypanel)
2. Press a second number button within 5
seconds to select the total station number.
(For example, if you press
5+
and then
3
,
station8willbeselected.)
» The preset number and the frequency
of the preset station are displayed.
4 Repeat the above steps to program other
stations.
Note
• To overwrite a programmed station, store another
station in its place.
Select a preset radio station
In tuner mode, press / or number
buttons to select a preset radio station.
8 Product
information
Note
• Product information is subject to change without prior
notice.
Specications
General
Power Supply 100 - 240V~, 50/60
Hz;
or DC 4 X 1.5V /
UM2/SIZE”C”/R14
Sound Power Output 3.0 W per channel
x 2
Operation Power
Consumption
17 W
Standby Power
Consumption
<0.5 W
Dimensions
- Main Unit
(WxHxD)
320 x 130 x 230
mm
Weight
- Main Unit
1.5 kg
Disc
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12 cm/8 cm
Support Disc CD-DA, CD-R, CD-
RW, MP3-CD
Audio DAC 24 Bits / 44.1 kHz
Total Harmonic
Distortion
<1%
Frequency Response 60 Hz -16 kHz
S/N Ratio >55 dB
13 EN
Tuner
Tuning Range FM: 87.5 - 108
MHz
Tuning grid 50kHz(FM);9
kHz(MW)
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%
Signal to Noise Ratio >50 dB
• ISO9660, Joliet
• Maximum title number: 999 (depending on
lenamelength)
• Maximum album number: 99
• Supported sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1kHz, 48 kHz
• SupportedBit-rates:32~256(kbps),
variable bit rates
Compatible USB devices:
• USBashmemory(USB2.0)
• USBashplayers(USB2.0)
• memory cards (requires an additional card
readertoworkwiththisapparatus)
Supported formats:
• USBormemoryleformatFAT12,FAT16,
FAT32(sectorsize:512bytes)
• MP3bitrate(datarate):32-320Kbpsand
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:16bytes)
Unsupported formats:
• Empty albums: an empty album is an album
thatdoesnotcontainMP3/WMAles,and
is not be shown in the display.
• Unsupportedleformatsareskipped.For
example,Worddocuments(.doc)orMP3
leswithextension.dlfareignoredand
not played.
• AAC,WAV,PCMaudioles
• DRMprotectedWMAles(.wav,.m4a,
.m4p,.mp4,.aac)
• WMAlesinLosslessformat
• 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.
14EN
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.
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.
USB device not supported
•The USB device is incompatible with the
apparatus. Try another one.
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 VCR.
•Fully extend the FM antenna.
Copyright © 2013 Gibson Innovations Limited. Revised Edition © 2017
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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