User manual PHILIPS AZ302

[. . . ] 3 MODE ­ selects different play modes: e. g. 4 2 ; ­ starts or pause CD playback § ­ selects the next/previous track ­ searches forwards/backwards (press and hold the button) within the current track 9 ­ stops CD playback; ­ erases a CD program 5 PROG ­ programs tracks and reviews the program 6 LIFT TO OPEN ­ opens/closes the CD door. 7 TUNING ­ tunes to radio stations 8 Display ­ shows the CD functions Back panel (See 1 and 2) 9 Source selector: CD, FM, MW, OFF ­ selects CD or radio source of sound ­ power off switch 0 Telescopic antenna - improves FM reception. @ DBB ­ turns the bass enhancement on/off. [. . . ] CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer CDs are not possible for playback. CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record companies may be unplayable by this product. Open the CD door, and insert a CD with the printed side facing up, then press the CD door gently to close. Display shows ---, and later the total number of tracks. (See 3) · Helpful hints: To improve radio reception · For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic antenna for best reception. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong. For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna for best reception by turning the whole set. IMPORTANT! · About MP3 The music compression technology MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) significantly reduce the digital data of an audio CD while maintaining CD quality sound. · Getting MP3 files: you can either download legal music files from the internet to your computer hard disc, or create such files by converting audio CD files in your computer through appropriate encoder software. (128kbps bit rate or higher is recommended for MP3 files. ) Creating a MP3 CD: burn the music files from your computer hard disc on a CDR or CDRW using your CD burner. 3 4 5 6 Press 2; to start playback. To pause playback, press 2;. Display: 2 flashes. To stop CD playback, press 9. Helpful hints: CD play will also stop when: ­ you open the CD door; · ­ you select FM, MW or OFF sound source; ­ the CD has reached the end. Helpful hints: ­ ­ Make sure that the file names of the MP3 files end with . mp3 . Total number of music files and albums: around 400 (with a typical file name length of 20 characters) The length of file names affects the number of tracks for playback. With shorter file names, more files can be burned on a disc. ­ MP3-CD/CD Player Selecting a different track · Press / § once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display. For MP3-CD: First press 34 once or more to find your album. · In the pause/stop position, press 2; to start playback. Helpful hints : ­ When playback of your program comes to the stop position, your set will return to normal playback. To re-enter program mode, press PROG in the stop position. Reviewing the program Finding a passage within a track 1 During playback, press and hold or § . The CD is played at high speed and with reduced volume. In the stop position, press PROG repeatedly to see your stored tracks. Erasing a program You can erase the contents of the memory by: ­ in the stop position, press PROG to enter program mode, and then press 9. ­ selecting FM, MW or OFF; ­ opening the CD door; 2 When you recognize the passage you want, release or § to resume normal playback. Helpful hints: ­ When your searching reaches the end of the last track, the CD goes to stop mode. Programming track numbers You may store up to 20 tracks in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track more than once. 1 In the stop position, press PROG to activate programming. Display: PROG and 00 flash. (See 5) Different play modes: REPEAT. and SHUFFLE (See 6, 7) You can play the current track or the whole disc repeatedly, and combine REPEAT modes with PROG (PROGRAM). ­ plays the current track continuously. [. . . ] If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre. WARNING: Problem ­ Possible cause · Remedy No sound /power 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. Note: Make sure the CD is not encoded with copyright protection technologies, as some do not conform to the Compact Disc standard. The CD skips tracks ­ · ­ · CD damaged or dirty Replace or clean CD Program/shuffle is active Quit program/shuffle mode Volume not adjusted Adjust the VOLUME Power cord not securely connected Connect the AC power cord properly Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted Insert (fresh) batteries correctly CD contains non-audio files Press , § once or more to skip to a CD audio track, instead of the data file. [. . . ]