Philips AZ204/77, AZ204 User Manual

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Contents

1 Important 5

Notice 8
Safety 5

2 Your CD Soundmachine 10

Introduction 10
Overview of the main unit 11
What’s in the box 10

3 Get started 13

Connect power 14
Install batteries 13

4 Play 17

Listen to an external device 18
Listen to the radio 17
Play disc 17

5 Play options 19

Adjust volume 19
Enhance bass 19

Program tracks 19
Select play modes 19

6 Product information 21

Maintenance 22
Specifications 21

7 Troubleshooting 24

1 Important

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

i Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

j Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

k Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

l Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

m Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

n 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

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on the unit.

Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and •
alkaline, etc.).
Remove batteries when the unit is not used for

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a long time.
The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive

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heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing.

p Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus

(e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

q This product may contain lead and mercury.

Disposal of these materials may be regulated due
to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org.

Warning

Never remove the casing of this apparatus.

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Never lubricate any part of this apparatus. •
Never place this apparatus on other electrical •
equipment.
Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked

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flames or heat.
Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.

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Ensure that you always have easy access to the power •
cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from
the power.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used •
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

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procedures other than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

Notice

Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Recording and playback of material might require consent.
See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts
1958 to 1972.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried
to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials:
cardboard (box), paper pulp (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet.)
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.

2 Your CD

Soundmachine

Introduction

With this CD Soundmachine, you can:

play audio discs

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listen to FM/MW (AM) radio•
enjoy music from external devices•
program the play sequence of tracks•

Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) helps you to maximizes music
enjoyment.

What’s in the box

Check and identify the contents of the package:

Main unit

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AC power cord•
Power adaptor•
MP3 link cable•
User Manual•

Overview of the main unit

a LIFT-OPEN

Open/close the disc compartment.

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b Source selector

Select a source: CD, FM, or MW (AM).

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Turn off the unit.•

c MP3 LINK

Jack for an external audio device.

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d ALB +/-

Skip to the next/previous album.

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e VOLUME

Adjust volume.

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Skip to the previous/next track.•
Search within a track.•

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Stop play.•

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Start or pause play.•

i Display panel

Display current status.

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j MODE/PROG

Play track/tracks randomly/repeatedly.

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Program CD tracks and browse the program.•

k Tuning button

Tune to a FM/MW (AM) radio station.

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l DBBON/OFF

Turn on/off dynamic bass boost.

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m Antenna

3 Get started

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

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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 this apparatus. The model number and serial number
are on the bottom of the apparatus. Write the numbers here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________

Install batteries

Note

You can use both batteries and AC power as power

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supply of this apparatus.
Batteries are not supplied with the accessories.

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1 Open the battery compartment.
2 Insert 6 batteries (type: R14/ UM2/ C-cells) with

correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.

3 Close the battery compartment.

Connect power

Warning

Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply

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voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the apparatus.
Risk of electric shock! When you disconnect the AC

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power, always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull
the cord.

Note

Install the apparatus near the power supply socket and

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where the power plug can be easily reached.

1 Switch the voltage selector inside the battery

compartment to the local power line voltage.

2 Connect the power cord to:

the

• AC MAINS jack on the unit

the power supply socket.

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Tip

To switch the apparatus off completely, disconnect the

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power cord from the power supply socket.

220V 110V

220V 110V

Note

To save energy: after use, turn off the apparatus.

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Turn on

1 Push the source selector to CD, FM or MW.

Turn off

1 Push the source selector to OFF.

4 Play

Play disc

1

Push the source selector to CD.

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/resume play, press

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To stop play, press

• .

To select another track, press

• / .

To search within a track, press and hold

• / ,

then release to resume normal play.
For MP3 discs, press

• ALB +/- to select another

album.

Listen to the radio

Tune to a radio station

1 Push the source selector to FM or MW.
2 Tur n TUNING to tune to a station.

Tip

Position the antenna as far as possible from TV, VCR or

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other radiation source.
For optimal reception, fully extend and adjust the

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position of the antenna.

Listen to an external device

You can listen to an MP3 player through this apparatus.

Note

When you connect an external device to

• MP3 LINK

jack, the apparatus switches to MP3 LINK source
automatically.

1 Use an MP3 link cable (supplied) to connect MP3 LINK

jack (3.5mm) on this apparatus and the headphone jack
on an MP3 player.

5 Play options

Adjust volume

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During play, turn VOLUME to increase/decrease the

volume level.

Enhance bass

1

During play, adjust DBB to ON/OFF turn on/off

dynamic bass enhancement.

Select play modes

Press MODE repeatedly to select different play modes.

• [REP] (repeat) – repeat a track.

• [REP ALL] (repeat all) - repeat an entire CD/

program.

• [SHUFFLE] (shuffle) - play tracks randomly.

Program tracks

You can program a maximum of 20 tracks.

For CDs:

1 In CD mode, at the stop position, pressPROG to

activate the program mode.

2 Press / to select a track number, then press

PROG to confirm.

3 Repeat the above steps to program more tracks.
4 Press to play the programmed tracks.

During play, » [PROG](program) is

displayed.

For MP3 discs:

1 In CD mode, at the stop position, press PROG to

activate the program mode.

2 Press ALB +/- to select an album.
3 Press / to select a track number, then press

PROG to confirm.

4 Repeat the above steps to program more tracks.
5 Press to play the programmed tracks.

During play, » [PROG] (program) is

displayed.

To erase the program, press • .
To review the program, in the stop position, press

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PROG.

6 Product information

Note

Product information is subject to change without prior

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notice.

Specifications

Disc

Laser Type Semiconductor

Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm

Support Disc CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW,

MP3-CD

Audio DAC 24Bits / 44.1kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion <1%

Frequency Response 60Hz -16kHz

S/N Ratio >62dBA

Tuner

Tuning Range FM: 88 - 108MHz; MW: 530

- 1600kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion <3%

Signal to Noise Ratio >50 dB

General

Power supply AC: 110 - 127 V/220 - 240

V, 50 - 60 Hz
DC: 9V, 1.5 x 6 R14/UM2

Operation Power
Consumption

15 W

Standby Power Consumption ≤ 5 W

Dimensions

- Main Unit (W x H x D)

297 x 112 x 264 mm

Weight 1.6 kg

Maintenance

Clean the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

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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

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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

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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.

7 Troubleshooting

Warning

Never remove the casing of this apparatus.

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To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system
yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check
the following points before requesting service. If the problem
remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.philips.com/
welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus
is nearby and the model number and serial number are available.

No power

Ensure that the AC power plug of the unit is connected •
properly.
Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet. •
Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) •
aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery. •

No sound

Adjust the volume. •

No response from the unit

Take out the batteries and turn on the unit again. •
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then •
turn on the unit again.

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. •
Use a finalized CD or correct format disc. •

Poor radio reception

Increase the distance between the unit and your TV •
or VCR.
Fully extend the FM antenna. •
Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead. •

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