Philips AZ5155 User Manual

AZ5155VCD MP3 CD Soundmachine

AZ5155

INDEX

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MP3 General Information..............5

Controls .........................................6

Remote Controls.........................6-7

Power Supply .............................8-9

General Operation .........................9

General Radio................................9

MP3 General Information............23

Controls .......................................24

Remote Controls.....................24-25

Power Supply .........................26-27

General Operation .......................27

General radio...............................27

CD/VCD/MP3-CD

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Cassette recorder..................17–18

Karaoke........................................18

Maintenance ...............................19

Troubleshooting ...........................20

CD/VCD/MP3-CD

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Cassette recorder..................35–36

Karaoke........................................36

Maintenance ...............................37

Troubleshooting ...........................38

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Optimum disc playability :
ensuring excellent picture quality

Philips components and modules for the
various CD applications have always enjoyed
an excellent reputation in the market place
for super disc playability - the ability to play
discs which may be scratched, soiled or not
fully according to the standard specification.
This position has been underlined by tests
showing the superior performance of the
various Philips players, as well as by the
positive experiences of millions of individual
consumers around the world.

Constantly improving performance

As the penetration of the CD system has
increased, and new applications like CD­ROM and Video CD have become
commonplace, Philips Components - as the
CD technology inventor and as one of the
major suppliers of CD player modules in the
industry - has constantly improved the
performance of its products.

One of the ways in which this benefits users
is by optimum disc playability.This is an
important parameter for CD players other
than CD Audio, and especially for the Video
CD applications, because any loss of data
from the disc will at best cause disturbances
in the reproduced picture, and at worst can
cause the player to lose track so that disc
playing fails.

Presenting Super Error Correction

To ensure consistently good results when
playing Video CD discs of all quality grades
and conditions, Philips has introduced further
improvements in the system's playability.
These developments together are called
Super Error Correction, a proprietary Philips
technology optimizing the system's ability to
handle less than perfect discs with the
minimum disturbance to normal playing.

By effectively eliminating virtually all errors
arising under normal playing conditions,
Super Error Correction ensures that the
picture quality as seen by the user is
independent of disc play. The video encoding
and processing during mastering of the disc,
and the MPEG-1 decoding and video
encoding in the signal processing stages, are
now the only limiting factors for picture
quality.

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MP3 General Information

Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying the Philips MP3-CD Soundmachine. Your great new acquisition will allow you to
listen to up to 10 hours of CD-like quality music, using the revolutionary new music compression
technology MP3.

MP3 technology

MP3 is short for MPEG1 Layer-3 encoding and decoding technology, a very powerful encoding
algorithm with which you can shrink down the orginal digital audio sound data with a factor of up to
10 without losing significant sound quality.

Recording and Playback

It is recommended to set your recording bit rate to 128kbps, sampling frequency at 44.1kHz
to achieve CD-like music playback quality.

Since downloading MP3 files from the Internet, ripping songs from your own legal CD’s and burning
MP3 songs onto a CD-R, are a delicate process, the quality of a MP3 song may vary by these process.
Subsequently, making a MP3-CD may not be entirely perfect.

As a result of the above imperfection, you may experience an occasional “skip” while
listening, or an occasional delay in accessing “previous/next” title to MP3-CD’s. This is
considered to be normal.

A comparison chart is enclosed as below:

Sound Bit Rate Approximate Approximate total Comment
Quality Reduction Ratio MP3-CD time

AM radio 32 kbps 40 : 1 40 hrs Sound quality significantly
FM radio 64 kbps 20 : 1 20 hrs affected-not recommended.
Near-CD 96 kbps 15 : 1 15 hrs Balanced sound quality
CD-like 128 kbps 10 : 1 10 hrs compression rate.
CD 256 kbps 5 : 1 5 hrs Compression rate low
CD 320 kbps 3 : 1 3 hrs suggest to play CDs instead.

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CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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BACK PANEL(see figure 2)

Remote Control
Mains Cord
Audio / Video Cable

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TOP AND FRONT PANEL(see figure 1)

1 Source selector :

FM, MW, CD/VCD, TAPE/OFF.- to select

source of sound/radio waveband, and also the
POWER OFF switch.

2 INCREDIBLE SURROUND - to create a

phenomenal surround sound stereo effect.

3 DYNAMIC BASS BOOST - for a more vivid

bass response.

4 VOLUME - to adjust volume level.
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p – 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket

CASSETTE RECORDER :

6PAUSE ; - to interrupt recording or playback.

STOP•OPEN 9/- To stop the tape and to

open the cassette holder.
SEARCH 5 or 6 - to fast wind/rewind the
tape.

PLAY 1 - to start playback.
RECORD 0 - to start recording.

7REMOTE SENSOR - infrared sensor for

remote control

8 Cassette compartment

CD PLAYER :

9 CD/VCD Display - to show the CD/VCD/MP3-

CD functions and disc status.

0 PLAY/PAUSE 2; - To start or interrupt

CD/VCD/MP3-CD playback.

STOP 9 - to stop CD/VCD/MP3-CD playback.
CD MODE - to select a different play mode e.g.

SHUFFLE/REPEAT.
SEARCH ∞ or § - to skip or search a passage
or a track.

! OPEN - to open / close the CD door.

RADIO:

@ TUNING - to tune to radio stations.
# Tuning dial pointer

$ AUDIO / VIDEO SOCKET - to connect to a TV

set.

% Battery door - to open the battery

compartment.

^ Telescopic aerial - to improve FM reception.
& AC MAINS - Socket for mains lead.
* Voltage selector (some version only) - to

adjust to match the local voltage 110/220V
before plugging in the set.

KARAOKE PANEL(see figure 3)

( KARAOKE 1 LEVEL / MIC
) KARAOKE 2 LEVEL / MIC

- to connect microphone jack.

- to adjust the mixing level for karaoke.

REMOTE CONTROL (see figure 4)

1 PBC (PLAYBACK CONTROL) - to switch on or

off PBC mode (for VCD version 2.0 only).

2 RETURN - to return to the previous MENU level

during playback (for VCD with PBC on).

3 VIEW - to scan through a VCD with 9 pictures

display on TV screen. Only when PBC mode is
switched off (for VCD operation only).

4 OSD - to switch on/off the on screen display on

the TV screen.

5 SLOW - to watch a VCD at a slower speed (for

VCD operation only).

6 RESUME - to resume playback in stop mode.
7 GOTO - to start playback at any chosen time on

the disc (for CD/VCD operation only and PBC
mode is off).

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8 PROG

for CD/VCD/MP3-CD . . . to programme disc

tracks.

9 REPEAT

for MP3-CD . . . . . . . . to repeat a track, or

whole disc.

for CD/VCD . . . . . . . . to repeat a disc track or

the whole disc.

0 A - B - to playback a certain scene or passage

repeatedly (for CD/VCD operation only).

! ZOOM

for VCD only . . . . . . . to zoom in or zoom out

picture.

@ SHUFFLE - When in CD/VCD mode, press to

start or stop shuffle play mode.

# MIX/SEL - to select disc format (CD / MP3-CD)

in a mixed mode disc.

$ NTSC/PAL - to select the video output for

NTSC or PAL system.

% R/L/ST - to select channel left / channel right /

stereo sound, or to select a language in a
bilingual VCD.

^ DIGITS 0 - 9

for CD/VCD/MP3-CD - to select a
track number.

(numbers consisting more than 2 figures must
be keyed in within 2 seconds)

& PLAY/PAUSE 2;

- to start or interrupt playback.

* SEARCH 5 or 6 (for CD/VCD/MP3-CD)

- to search back or forward.

( ALBUM ¡ ™

for MP3-CD only . . . . to select previous / next

album

) TRACK ∞§

for MP3-CD only . . . . to select previous/next

title.

for CD/VCD . . . . . . . . to search backward/

forward track.

¡ STOP 9

- to stop playback or to clear a programme.

™ KEY+ / KEY- - to change the VCD key tone to

suit to your vocal range.

£ ECHO + / ECHO - - to adjust the VCD echo

level for karaoke after you inserted a
microphone.

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POWER SUPPLY

IMPORTANT!

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For best CD/MP3-CD/VCD playback, please plug in your set to an AC power supply where
convenient.
If operated in DC mode, see below approximate playtime. (Playtime is also varied from
different brand batteries) :

Battery type Playtime

Alkaline approximate 9 hrs

Zinc Cartonate approximate 45 minutes

The CD part of this system also serves as a Video CD player if you connect it to your TV
set.
Before viewing the Video CD, ensure that the set is switched to corresponding PAL or
NTSC system of your TV set (exception Multi-system TV).

BATTERIES (NOT SUPPLIED)

Whenever convenient, use the mains supply if you want to conserve battery life. The battery supply
will be switched off when the set is connected to the mains.
set and wall outlet before inserting batteries.

Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment and insert six batteries, type

R20, UM1 or D-cells, (preferably alkaline) with the correct
polarity as indicated by the "
compartment.

Remote control

Open the battery compartment and insert two batteries,
type AAA, R03 or UM4 (preferably alkaline).

2. Replace the compartment door, making sure the batteries are
firmly and correctly in place.

+" and "-

" symbols inside the

Make sure you remove the plug from the

3. Remove the batteries if they are exhausted or if they will not be
used for a long period.
– The 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 zinc carbonate.
– When inserting new batteries, replace all at the same time.
– Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.

Notes :

–The battery supply is switched off when the set is connected to the mains.

TV screen is disabled during CD / MP3-CD playing if your AZ5155 is battery
powered.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly

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GENERAL OPERATION

MAINS

1. Check if the mains voltage as shown on the type plate (on the
bottom of the set) corresponds to your local mains voltage.
Select 110 or 220V by the selector (for some version only).

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 AC MAINS
wall socket.
™ The set is now ready for use.

4. To switch off the mains supply completely, pull the mains plug out of the wall socket.
™ Disconnect the mains lead when you change over to battery supply, or to protect the set

during heavy thunderstorms.

The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. To switch on the set, adjust the source selector.

2. Adjust the sound using the VOLUME, DYNAMIC BASS

BOOST and INCREDIBLE SURROUND control buttons.

3 To switch off the set, adjust the source selector to the

TAPE/OFF position, with the cassette keys released.

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1 Set the source selector to FM or MW.

2. Adjust the sound using the VOLUME, DYNAMIC BASS BOOST

and INCREDIBLE SURROUND control buttons.

3. Tune to a radio station using the TUNING knob.
– For FM, pull out the telescopic aerial. To improve FM-reception,

incline and turn the aerial. Reduce its length if the FM-signal is
too strong (very close to a transmitter).

– For MW, the set is provided with a built-in aerial, so the

telescopic aerial is not needed. Direct the aerial by turning
the whole set.

4. To switch off, set the source selector to the TAPE/OFF
position (with the cassette keys released).

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CD/VCD/MP3-CD

CAUTION

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Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the
packaging easily separable into three mono materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plastic.

Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized
company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

DISCS FOR PLAYBACK

This set can play all digital audio CD, video CD, finalised digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs
and finalised digital audio CD-Rewritable (CDRW) discs.

Support following MP3-CD formats:

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ISO 9660 or ISO 9660 + Joliet format - Max. 30 characters

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Max. Track number is 400

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Max. nested directory is 8 levels

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The max. album number is 99

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The max. MP3 programme track number is 20

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The max. length of each track is 99 minutes 59 seconds

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The player can play mixed mode disc of CD / MP3-CD

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Supported VBR bit-rate

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Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc : 8 kHz to 48 kHz (44.1kHz preferably)

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Supported bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32 - 320 kbps (128 kbps preferably)

Following formats are not supported

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The files like *.WMA, *AAC, *.DLF, *.M3U, *.PLS, MP3 PRO

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The non-session closed discs

LOADING A DISC

1. Set the source selector to CD/VCD.

2. Lift to open the CD door.

™"OP" will be displayed

3. Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

4. Close the CD door.

™ The total number of tracks of the disc appear on the display.
™ "no" will be displayed if no disc is inserted or error in CD

operation

For MP3-CD only

™The total track number "XXX" and album number “AXX" will
be displayed interchangeably.

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™ On TV screen, the total ALBUM and TRACK number will display, also with the album list (max.

10 lines per page). The current selected music is highlighted.

Notes : - To ensure good system performance, wait until the disc completely reads before

proceeding.

- For MP3-CD, the disc reading time may exceed 1 minute due to the large number of
songs compiled into one disc.

PLAYING A NORMAL DISC

1. Press 2;to start playback.

™ The track number of the current track and

display.

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To interrupt playback, press 2;.

2

will disappear and the current track number will start flashing.

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To resume playback, press 2;again.

2. To stop playback, press 9.

SELECTING A DESIRED TRACK/PASSAGE

To select a desired track

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∞ or §

on the set repeatedly (or use digits 0 - 9 buttons on the remote control) until the

desired track appears on the display.

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If playback is stopped, press

2;

to start playback.

To search for a particular passage during playback

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Press and hold
control,press
™ During searching, the volume will be muted.

∞ or §

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For MP3-CD only
To select a desired album

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On the remote control, press

™ "AXX" will be displayed.
™ On TV screen, the arrow will move forward/backward in the ALBUM menu.

¡ or ™

until the desired album number appear on the display.

To select a desired track

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∞ or §

on the set repeatedly (or on the remote control, press

track from the current album.

™ "XXX" will be displayed.
™ On TV screen, the arrow will move forward/backward in the TRACK menu.

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Use the digital keys on the remote control to select the track under current album directly.

∞ or §

) to select a desired

To select and playback another track during playback mode

1. Press

∞ or §

™ The new selected track will show on the display screen and TV screen and playback

continuously.

2. Press

repeatedly to select another track.

2;

to start playback the new selected track.

For VCD only

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ress 5or 6on the remote control repeatedly to select fast search speed (x1, x2, x3 or x4)

or

∞ or §

press & hold

(x1). Repeat this step to select other speed (x2, x3, x4).

on the set for 1 second and then release

∞ or §

to select fast search speed

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PROGRAMMING TRACKS

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Programming tracks of disc is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 20 tracks can be stored in
the memory in any order.

1. In stop mode, press PROG on the remote control to enter programme setting.
™ PROG will flash on the display.

2. Press digits 0 - 9 on the remote control or

3. Press PROG to store the select track. The number “XXX” represents the track no.

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Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store other tracks.

4. Press 9 to end programme setting.
™ PROG will remain on the display.

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Press PROG (on remote control) in stop mode to review the programme sequence.

5. Press

2;

to play the programmed tracks.

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If you press REPEAT during programme playback, the current track or all programmed tracks will
be played repeatedly.

™ REPEAT/REPEAT ALL icon and PROG will appear on the display.

6. Press 9 in stop mode to clear the programme.
™ PROG will disappear from the display.

Notes : -The programming is automatically cleared as soon as the CD compartment is opened.

- The function of programme setting is disabled in PLAY/PAUSE mode.

- Programme cannot be used for VCDs when PBC is switched on. Switch off PBC before
storing tracks from such a VCD.

For MP3-CD only

1. In stop mode, press

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PROG

™ On TV screen, "PROG" program list (5 lines per page) will be displayed.

2. Press digits 0 - 9 on the remote control or

3. Press

4. Press

programming.

5. Press

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Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other desired album and track.

6. Press 9 to end programme setting.

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7. Press 2 to start programme playback. You can press
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8. Press 9 once stop programme playback or twice to clear the programme.

will start flashing and " P01" will be displayed.

PROG

∞ / §

PROG

PROG

PROG

on the remote control to enter programme setting.

to store the select album. The number “AXX” represents the album no.

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to store the select track.

in stop mode can review the programme sequence.

∞ / §

to select the desired track.

¡ / ™

to select the desired album.

∞ / §

to select the programmed track to

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SHUFFLE

You can play all the tracks in random order.

1. During playing, pause or stop mode, press SHUFFLE on the remote control or press CD MODE

on the set to enable SHUFFLE play mode.
™ SHUFFLE will appear on the display.

2. To exit shuffle mode, press SHUFFLE again or 9.

™ SHUFFLE will disappear from the display.

REPEAT

You can play the current track or the whole disc repeatedly.

1. During CD/ MP3-CD playing or pause mode, press REPEAT on the remote control or CD MODE

on the set.

™ REPEAT icon - to repeat the current track.
™ REPEAT ALL icon all- to repeat the whole disc.

2. To exit the repeat mode, press REPEAT on the remote control or CD MODE on the set until the
REPEAT/REPEAT ALL icon disappears from the display.

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Notes : - If the Repeat function is enable, and the Stop button is pressed, will disable all the

repeat play modes.

VIDEO CD

Adjusting the TV System

Before viewing the Video CD, ensure that the set is switched to corresponding PAL or NTSC system
of your TV set (exception Multi - system TV).

1. On the remote control, press NTSC/PAL to switch between NTSC and PAL TV system.

OSD - On Screen Display

If you insert VCD/CD, your TV screen will serve as an additional display for messages (e.g. PLAY,
STOP), and information stored on the VCD/CD.

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Press OSD on the remote control to select viewing various information.
™ The current track and current /elapsed time in the track/disc appear on the display.

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VIDEO CD

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Playing a Video CD with PBC

VCD with PBC (Playback Control) will be indicated of the set and on your TV screen as soon as they
are inserted. PBC is a predefined play sequence stored on the VCD.

1. Switch on the TV, insert a VCD with PBC.

2. Menu appears on the TV screen.

If the menu consists of a list of titles, you can select a sequence directly

1. Press digits 0 - 9 on the remote control to select your choice.

™ The VCD starts playing of the selected sequence automatically.

2. Press RETURN on the remote control to go back to the previous menu.
Note : - If a menu consists of more than one page, press

Switching off PBC

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In stop mode, press PBC.
™ On TV screen, "PBC OFF" will be displayed shortly.

Notes : - Programme mode is not available whenever PBC mode is switched on.

- The menu structure depends on the programme stored on the VCD. Please refer to the

information supplied with the disc.

Pause

1. During playback, press 2;to have a still picture on the TV screen.

™ The sound will be muted.
™ On TV screen, "PAUSE" will be displayed.

2. Press

2;

again to continue playback.

∞ / §

to go through the pages.

Goto

1. Press GOTO on the remote control.

™ On TV screen, "GOTO --:--" will be displayed.

2. Press digits 0 - 9 on the remote control to key in the disc time which you want the disc to begin

playback.

Note : - The disc time entered should not be greater than the total disc time.

- Goto mode is not available whenever PBC mode is switched on.

Slow

1. Press SLOW on the remote control to watch a VCD at a slower speed. There are 4 types of slow

modes to select.

™ The sound will be muted.
™ On TV screen, "SLOW 1/2", "SLOW 1/4", "SLOW 1/8" or "SLOW 1/16" will be displayed.

2. To resume playback at normal speed, press SLOW repeatedly until "PLAY" appears on the TV

screen or press

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A-B repeat

This feature is also applicable to audio CD (except for MP3-CD). To Play a certain scene or passage
of the disc repeatedly.

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1.Press A-B on the remote control during playback to mark the start point of the chosen scene or

passage.

™ "REPEAT A" will appear on the screen.

2. Press A-B again to mark the end of the chosen scene or passage.

™ "REPEAT AB" will appear on the screen.
™ The selected scene or passage will start playing repeatedly.

3. Press A-B once more to return to normal playback.

™ "REPEAT AB" will disappear from the display.

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Notes : - You can also cancel A-B repeat by pressing

- A-B repeat marking can cross from one track to another. But for VCD 2.0, you are only
able to set the A-B repeat marking within the same track.

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or §.

Resume

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In stop mode, press RESUME on the remote control to start playback again from where you have
stopped.

Note : - Resume will not be available if you have changed the disc, opened the disc tray or

disconnected the system from the power supply.

View

This feature allows you to scan through a VCD for a quick review. PBC mode must be switched off.

1. In stop mode, press VIEW on the remote control to go to disc view function.

™ On TV screen, up to 9 pictures will be displayed. If a menu consists of more than one page,

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™ The first several seconds of each track will be played.

To exit review mode, press digits 0 - 9 to play the desired track or
selected track.

2. In playback mode, press VIEW on the remote control to go to track view function.

™ press
™ On TV screen, up to 9 pictures within the track will be displayed.
™ The first several seconds of each picture will be played.

To exit review mode, press digits 0 - 9 to play the desired position within the track or
play the current selected position.

Note : - If the disc is AVCD disc and there're no video tracks on the same viewed page, cannot use

or § to view the previous/next page.

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or § to select the track.

the direct digital key to play the track.

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Return

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Press RETURN on the remote control to return to the previous VCD disc MENU level. It is
functional only for Video CD when PBC is switched on.

R/L/ST

You can use it to select the different audio modes.

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Press R/L/ST on the remote control repeatedly to select the following modes:

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VCD or mono left / mono right / stereo on single language VCD.

on the LCD represents channel left/channel right / dual channel on a bilingual

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CD/VCD/MP3-CD

PLAYING A MIXED MODE DISC

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This set can play a mixed mode disc.

– mixture of audio CD and MP3-CD
– mixture of other combination may not be operated normally.

1. As default, audio CD tracks will be read first.

™ will be displayed.
™ TV screen, "MIX, CD-DA" will be displayed.

2. Press

MIX/SEL

disc modes.

• MP3-CD:

™ MP3 is displayed.
™ TV screen, MP3 menu is displayed.

(on the remote control) repeatedly to select other

Notes : - For protected CDs, “MIX CD-DA” is displayed on your TV screen even if the disc does

not have other format. The
CDs.

MIX/SEL

normal functions are not available for protected

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CASSETTE PLAYBACK

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CASSETTE RECORDER

1. Set the source selector to TAPE/OFF.

2. Press

STOP•OPEN 9/

to open the cassette holder.

3. Insert a recorded cassette.

4. Press PLAY 1 and playback will start.

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6. For brief interruptions, press PAUSE ;. Press PAUSE ; again to
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7. By pressing 5 or 6,fast winding of the tape is possible in both directions.

8. To stop playback, press

STOP•OPEN 9/

™ The keys are automatically released at the end of the tape.

9. Set the source selector to TAPE/OFF position (with the
cassette keys are released) to switch off the set.

CASSETTE RECORDING

General information on cassette recording

• Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or other rights
of third parties are not infringed.

• This deck is not suitable for recording on CHROME (IEC II)
or METAL (IEC IV) type cassettes. For recording you should
use NORMAL type cassettes (IEC I) on which the tabs have
not been broken.

• Check and tighten slack tape before use with a pencil, to
avoid jamming the deck machanism.

• The recording level is set automatically. Altering the VOLUME
and DYNAMIC BASS BOOST controls will not affect the
recording in progress.

• No recording will take place during the 3 seconds, when the
leader tape passes the recorder heads.

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beginning of the tape.

•To prevent the accidental erasure of a recording, keep the cassette side to be safeguarded in
front of you and break out the left tab. Recording on this side is no longer possible.

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RECORDING FROM THE RADIO

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1. Set the source selector to FM or MW.

2. Tune to the desired radio station using the TUNING knob.

3. Press

STOP•OPEN 9/

4. Insert a blank tape.

5. Press RECORD 0 to start recording.

6. For brief interruptions, press PAUSE ;. To resume recording,

press PAUSE ; again.

7. To stop recording, press

SYNCHRO START CD RECORDING

1. Set the source selector to CD•VCD.

2. Insert a CD and if desired, programme track numbers.

3. Press

STOP•OPEN 9/

4. Insert a blank cassette.

5. Press RECORD 0 to 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.

6. For brief interruptions, press PAUSE ;. To resume recording,
press PAUSE ; again.

7. To stop recording press

To select and record a particular passage within a track

1. Press and hold SEARCH ∞ or § on the set to select a passage.

2. Put the CD player in

™ Recording will start from this exact point when you press RECORD 0.

to open the cassette holder.

STOP•OPEN 9/

to open the cassette holder.

STOP•OPEN 9/

PAUSE ;

position at the selected passage.

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Microphone mixing

Connect microphones (not supplied) to the system allowing you to sing along with the music source.

1. Connect microphones to the jacks .

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volume knobs to the lower level to prevent howling sound.

2. Select VCD and press

3. Adjust the volume level of the source with VOLUME control.

4. Press ECHO +/– to adjust the ECHO level to the desired mixing level.

5. Start singing or talking through the microphone.

6. Press KEY +/– to select key tone if necessary.

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- Microphone mixing only available in VCD mode.

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to start playback.

PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL MAINTENANCE

• Place the set on a hard, flat surface so that the system does not tilt.

• Do not expose the set, CDs, batteries or cassettes to humidity, rain,
sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

• Always shut the CD door to keep the CD compartment dust-free. To
clean, dust the compartment with a soft dry cloth.

• Do not cover the set. Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 15
cms between the ventilation holes and surrounding surfaces is
necessary to prevent heat build-up.

• The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bearings and
must not be oiled or lubricated.

•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.

CD PLAYER AND CD HANDLING

• The lens of the CD player should never be touched.

• Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause
condensation to form and the lens of your CD player to cloud over.
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.

• Use only Digital Audio CDs.

•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 replace the CD back in 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 stickers to it.

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TAPE DECK MAINTENANCE

To ensure a good recording and playback of the tape deck, clean
parts A,B and C show 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 the deck.

• Open the cassette holder by pressing

•Press PLAY 1 and clean the rubber pressure rollers C.

•Press PAUSE ; and clean the magnetic heads A and also the

capstans B.

• After cleaning, press

STOP•OPEN 9/

Cleaning of the heads can also be done by playing a cleaning

STOP•OPEN 9/

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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.

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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 Solution

CD/VCD OPERATION

"NO DISC" is displayed – 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, see "Maintenance"
– Use a readable disc or correct recorded format

MP3-CD.
No picture on TV screen – Connect the cable between the system and TV.
No colour on TV – Change the system to the respective PAL or

NTSC setting.

RADIO RECEPTION

Radio reception is poor – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna

for better reception.

– Increase the distance between the Receiver

and your TV or VCR.

TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING

Recording or playback cannot be made – Clean deck parts, see "Maintenance".

– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

tab space.

GENERAL

The system does not react when buttons – Slide the source sector to TAPE/OFF. Remove and
pressed/set does not work/no display on reconnect the AC power plug for 30 seconds and
LCD. switch on the system again.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor – Adjust the volume.
quality – Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within

32-320 kbps (128kbps preferably) with sampling

frequencies at 8 - 48 kHz (44.1kHz preferably).
The remote control does not function – Reduce the distance between the remote control
properly and the system.

– Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/- signs)

aligned as indicated.

– Replace the batteries.
– Point the remote control in the direction of the

system's IR sensor.

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These warranty conditions are valid for the
following consumer electronics products:Colour
Televisions,Video Cassette Recorders, CD Players
and Recorders, DVD Players and Recorders, Audio
Systems and Portable Audio.

The benefits given to the purchaser by this
warranty are in addition to all other rights and
remedies which the purchaser has in respect of
the product under the Trade Practices Act or
other Commonwealth or State Law.

Philips Consumer Electronics warrants its products to the
purchaser as follows and subject to the stated conditions.

3 YEARS free Repair Service

Colour Televisions, CD Players and Recorders, DVD Players
and Recorders and Audio Systems.

3 YEARS free Replacement – at your Retailer

All Portable Audio products and all Video Cassette
recorders (VCR’s) only.

Conditions of Repair Warranty

1. All claims for warranty ser vice should be made to your

nearest Philips Authorised Service Centre. Reasonable
evidence of date of purchase must be provided.

2. This warranty extends only to defects in material or

workmanship occurr ing under normal use of the product
when operated in accordance with the instructions.

3. This warranty applies for original purchase only. It is not

transferable if sold.

4. Home service within the nor mal service area of one of our

Authorised Service Centres will only be provided for
television receivers with screen size 48 cm and above. All
other products are to be taken or sent to the workshop of
your nearest Authorised Service Centre (at Consumer’s
expense).

5. This Manufacturers Warranty is limited to 3 months for

above listed Consumer Electronics products if used in
commercial applications.

6. Philips may, at its discretion choose to replace rather than

repair any product covered by this warranty.

7. This Manufacturers W

arranty is neither transferable nor

valid in countries other than Australia.

This warranty does not cover:
a) Mileage or trav

elling time, pickup or delivery,installations

and cost of insurance.

b) Mileage or travel outside the normal service area
covered by selected Authorised Service Centre .

c) Service costs arising from failure to cor rectly adjust the
controls of the product or to observe the instructions, or
inspections that reveal that the product is in normal
working order.

d) Product failures caused by misuse, neglect, accidental
breakage, transit damage, inexpert repairs or modification
by un-authorised persons, external fires, lightning strikes,
floods, vermin infestation or liquid spillage.

e) Cleaning of video or audio heads.

f) Inadequate receiving antennae.

g) Replacement of worn or used batteries or other

consumables.

h) Consumer products used in commercial applications
(This warranty is limited to 3 months only).

i) Second hand products.

The conditions contained in this warranty card replace and
override the provision of the Philips Wor ld-Wide Guarantee
for products purchased in Australia and used in Australia.

Philips Authorised Service Centres

Service is provided through 200 accredited Authorised
Service Centres throughout Australia. For direct contact
with your nearest recommended Authorised Service
Centre in major cities:

Adelaide Launceston
Brisbane

Melbourne
Canberra Newcastle
Geelong Perth
Gold Coast Sydney
Hobart Wollongong

or to find the location of your nearest recommended
Authorised Service Centre outside the above cities
please call our National Service telephone number :

1300 361 392

Please record the following information for your records
and keep in a safe place.

Model number:....................................................

Serial number:....................................................

Date of purchase:....................................................

Retailer:....................................................

We recommend you r

etain your purchase receipt to

assist in any warr

anty claim.

Philips Consumer Electronics
a division of Philips Electronics Australia Limited
ABN 24 008 445 743,
Level 2, 65 Epping Road NORTH RYDE NSW 2113

AUSTRALIA - Philips 3 years Manufacturers Warranty for Australia only

3 year War

ranty valid for all new products purchased after 1

st

July 2002

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NEW ZEALAND -

Guarantee and Service for New Zealand

Thank-you for purchasing this quality Philips product.

Philips New Zealand Ltd guarantees this product against defective components and faulty
workmanship for a period of 12 months. Any defect in materials or workmanship occurring
within 12 months from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions will be rectified

free of charge by the retailer from whom this product was purchased.

Conditions

1. The product must have been purchased in New Zealand.As proof of purchase, retain the

original sales docket indicating the date of purchase.

2. The guarantee applies only to faults caused by defective components, or faulty workmanship

on the part of the manufacturer.

3. The guarantee does not cover failures caused by misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear,

accidental breakage, use onthe incorrect voltage, use contrary to operating instructions,
or unauthorised modification to the product or repair by an unauthorised technician.

4. Reasonable evidence (in the form of a sales docket) must be supplied to indicate that the

product was purchased no more than 12 months prior to the date of your claim.

5. In the event of a failure, Philips shall be under no liability for any injury, or any loss or

damage caused to property or products other than the product under guarantee.

This guarantee does not prejudice your rights under common law and statute,
and is in addition to the normal responsibilities of the retailer and Philips.

How to claim

Should your Philips product fail within the guarantee period, please return it to the
retailer from whom it was purchased. In most cases the retailer will be able to
satisfactorily repair or replace the product.

However, should the retailer not be able to conclude the matter satisfactorily, or if you
have other difficulties claiming under this guarantee, please contact

The Guarantee Controller
Philips New Zealand Ltd.
4 P.O. Box 41.021
Auckland
3 (09) 84 94 160
fax 3

(09) 84 97 858

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