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English
Controls
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips!
Back panel (See 1)
Telescopic antenna – improves FM recep-
tion.
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Philips offers, register your product at
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Headphone jack – connects a headphone.
MP3 LINK – inlet for external audio source.
AC MAINS~ – inlet for power cord.
Supplied Accessories
– AC power cord
Battery compartment – for 6 batteries,
type R–20/ UM–1/ D–cells.
– Remote control
Remote control (See 2)
1 USB – selects USB mode.
Top/front panels (See 1)
2 CD – selects CD mode.
1
2
PUSHTO OPEN
–
opens/closes the CD
door.
3 TUNER – selectsTUNER (FM/MW) mode.
4 MP3 LINK – selects MP3 Link mode.
5 PROG – programs tracks or radio stations.
POWER ON/OFF – switches the set on or
off.
3 MAX SOUND – activates or deactivates
the optimal mix of vari-
6
2; – starts/pauses CD/USB playback
USB REC – copies music to an external
ous sound features.
USB mass storage device.
4 Display panel – shows the status of the set.
5 VOLUME+/- – adjusts volume level.
§
/
∞ – selects the next/previous track.
– searches forwards/backwards
(press and hold the button)
within the current track.
6 TUNING +/- – tunes to radio stations.
7 DBB – turns the bass enhancement on/off.
8
2;
– starts/ pauses CD/USB playback
∞ – selects the next/previous track.
– tunes to radio stations.
§
/
9
– stops disc/USB playback.
–
searches forwards/backwards (press
and hold the button) within the cur-
rent track.
– erases a program.
7 MUTE – mutes or restores the volume.
8 DEL – deletes music stored in the external
9
–
stops disc/USB playback.
erases a program.
USB device.
–
9 ALBUM/PRESET 3/4
9
ALB -/+
–
MP3-CD/USB: select albums.
– MP3 /WMA/USB only: selects albums
– MW/FM: selects a preset radio
station (up, down).
– MW/FM: selects a preset radio station
0 USB REC – copies music to an external
USB mass storage device.
(up, down).
0 VOL+/- – adjusts volume level.
! REPEAT – selects repeat modes.
!
SOURCE
–
selects CD, USB, FM, MW or
MP3 LINK source of sound.
@ SHUFFLE – plays all CD/USB tracks in ran-
@ PROG – programs tracks or radio stations.
dom order.
# MODE – selects different play modes: e.g.
# DBB – turns the bass enhancement on/off.
REPEAT or SHUFFLE (random order).
$
MAX SOUND – activates or deactivates
$
USB port
storage device.
–
connects an external USB mass
the optimal mix of various sound features.
Power Supply
Using AC power
Power Supply
WARNING:Always check you have
completely switched off the set, before
you change or disconnect power supply.
Whenever convenient, use the power supply
cord if you want to conserve battery life.
Make sure you remove the plug from the set
and wall outlet before inserting batteries.
1
2
Check if the power voltage, as shown on
the type plate located on the bottom
of the set, corresponds to your local power
supply. If it does not, consult your dealer or
service center.
Batteries (not included)
1
2
Open the battery door and insert 6 batteries,
type R-20, UM-1 or D-cells, (preferably
alkaline) with the correct polarity as indicated by
the "+" and "–" symbols inside the compartment.
Connect the power cord to the
AC~MAINS inlet and the wall socket.The
set is now connected and ready for use.
Close the battery door, making sure the
batteries are firmly and correctly in place.The
set is now ready to operate.
3
4
To switch the set off completely, withdraw the
power cord from the wall socket.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.
Install the unit near the AC outlet and where
the AC power plug can be easily reached.
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•
Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte
leakage and will corrode the compartment or
cause the batteries to burst:
Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with
carbon zinc. Only use batteries of the same type
for the set.
When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix
old batteries with the new ones.
Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used
for a long time.
•
Disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket to protect your set during heavy
thunderstorms. Children could seriously injure
themselves as the free end of the cable may
still be live if only the connector is removed
from the MAINS socket at the back of the
unit.
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•
The type plate is located on the bottom
of the set.
Remote control (See 2)
Important!
MP3 Link Operation
• Before using the remote control, remove
the insulation plastic tab as shown in fig-
ure 2.
• If the remote control does not function
correctly or the operating range is
reduced, replace the battery with a new
(CR2025) type battery.
1
2
Connect an external audio device to the
MP3 LINK inlet on the system.
Press SOURCE on the system repeatedly (or
press MP3 LINK on the remote control) to
select the MP3 link sound source.
1 Pull the battery tray out as shown in figure 2.
2 Replace a new battery according to polarity
indication, and fully insert the battery tray back
to the original position.
Note:
Never connect an earphone to the MP3
LINK inlet.
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte
leakage and will corrode the compartment or
cause the batteries to burst.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be
used for a long time.
• Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
General Operation
Tuner
•
To tune to a weak station, press TUNING +/
General operation
- on the system (or § ∞ on the remote
/
control) briefly and repeatedly until you have
found optimal reception.
Switching on and off and selecting the
function
To switch on the set, press POWER
To improve radio reception:
1
2
•
For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic
aerial. Reduce its length if the signal is too
strong.
ON/OFF on the system.
To select your sound source, press SOURCE
on the front panel of the system or the
respective source buttons on the remote
control: CD,TUNER, MP3 LINK or USB.
•
For MW, the set uses a built-in aerial. Direct
this aerial by turning the whole set.
Programming radio stations
You can store up to a total of 40 radio stations in
the memory, manually or automatically (Autostore).
3
To switch off the set, press POWER
ON/OFF on the system.
Adjusting volume and sound
Manual programming
1
Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to
radio stations).
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To adjust the volume, press VOLUME+/- on
the system (or VOL+/- on the remote control).
Press DBB on the system or on the remote con-
trol to turn on or off bass enhancement.
Press MAX SOUND on the system (or MAX
on the remote control) to optimize the sound
output.
2
3
Press PROG to activate programming.
Press ALB -/+ (or ALBUM/PRESET 3/4
on the remote control) once or more to
allocate a number from 1 to 40.
4
5
Press PROG to confirm.
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•
Connect a headphone to the ; jack on the rear
of the system.
Repeat steps 1-4 to store other stations.
Helpful hints: You can erase a preset station by
Press MUTE on the remote control to
temporarily switch off the sound of the system.
Press the same button again to resume.
storing another frequency in its place.
Autostore
Autostore automatically starts programming radio
stations from preset 1. Any previous presets e.g.
manually programmed will be erased.
DigitalTuner
1
2
Select MW or FM.
Tuning to radio stations
1
2
Press SOURCE on the system repeatedly or
press TUNER on the remote control to
select the TUNER (MW or FM) source.
Press and hold PROG until
displays.
➜ A total number of 40 available stations are
programmed (MW and FM). After all stations
are stored, the first autostore preset station
will then automatically play.
Press and hold TUNING +/ - on the system
(or § ∞ on the remote control) until the
/
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Press
9
once to stop auto-store.
display shows SEARCH.
To listen to a preset or autostore station
Press ALB -/+ (or ALBUM/PRESET 3/4 on
the remote control) once or more until the
desired preset station is displayed.
➜The radio automatically tunes to a station of
sufficient reception.
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Repeat step 2 if necessary until you find the
desired station.
MP3/WMA/CD Player
➜ READ flashes on the display panel as the
CD player scans the contents of a disc and
then Audio CD: the total number of tracks
appears. (See 3)
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.
3
4
Press 2; to start playback.
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•
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.)
To pause playback, press 2;
Display : 2 and the track number flash.
(See 4)
To resume, press 2; again.
To stop playback, press
.
➜
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6
9.
Helpful hints:
Creating an MP3 CD: burn the music files
from your computer hard disc on a CDR or
CDRW using your CD burner.
CD play will also stop when:
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you open the CD door;
you select TUNER MP3 LINK or USB
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.
Selecting a different track
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Press ∞ / § once or repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the display.
For MP3/WMA-CD: First press ALB -/+
(or ALBUM/PRESET 3/4 on the remote
control) once or more to select your album.
In the pause/stop position, press 2; to start
playback.
Playing a disc
•
This CD player plays Audio Discs including
CD-Recordables (CD-R), CD-Rewritables
(CD-RW) and MP3/WMA CD.
•
CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV,VCD, DVD or
Finding a passage within a
track
During playback, press and hold ∞ or §.
➜ The CD is played at high speed and with
reduced volume.
computer CDs are not possible for playback.
IMPORTANT!
•
CDs encoded with copyright protection
technologies by some record companies may
be unplayable by this product.
1
2
•
DRM-protected WMA disc is not support.
When you recognize the passage you want,
release ∞ or § to resume normal playback.
1
Press SOURCE on the system repeatedly or
press CD on the remote control to select
the CD source.
Helpful hints:
When your searching reaches the end of the
last track, the CD goes to stop mode.
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2
Open the CD door, and insert a CD with
the printed side facing up, then press the CD
door gently to close.
MP3/WMA/CD Player
3
To return to normal playback, press MODE
on the system (or the REPEAT or
SHUFFLE buttons on the remote control)
repeatedly until the modes are no longer
displayed.
Programming track
numbers
You may store up to 40 tracks in the desired
sequence. If you like, store any track more
than once.
–You can also press 9 to cancel your play
1
2
In the stop position, press ∞ or § to select
your desired track number.
For MP3-CD: first press ALB -/+ (or
ALBUM/PRESET 3/4 on the remote
control) once or more to find your album.
mode.
•
Press SHUFFLE in the stop mode to start
automatic playback in random order.
Press PROG.
➜ P01 will flash on the display panel.l. (See
5).
CD Ripping
This function enables you to record music to
a connected USB mass storage device from
the CD sound source without interrupting
your enjoyment of the music.
3
Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all
desired tracks.
•
Display:
if you try to program more
than 40 tracks.
Erasing a programme
You can erase the contents of the memory by :
opening the CD door;
1
2
Insert a USB mass device with sufficient free
space to AZ1846’s USB port marked
.
Select the CD source and then load a CD
onto the set.
Select a track where ripping will start.
Press USB REC to start ripping.
➜ “IP onE” scrolls and “REC” flashes.
•
•
selecting TUNER MP3 LINK or USB
,
3
4
sound sources;
•
pressing
9
twice during playback or once in
the stop position.
➜ Ripping stops at the end of track playback.
➜ The selected track(s) is (are) saved to the
➜ Display shows CLEAR.
USB device.
•
In the CD mode, to record all tracks starting
from the one you selected, press USB REC
again.
➜ “IP ALL” scrolls.Then “ALL” and “REC”
start flashing.
Different play modes:
REPEAT. and SHUFFLE
(See 6, 7)
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback, and
combine REPEAT modes with PROG (PRO-
GRAM).
5
At any moment, simply press 9 to stop rip-
ping.
To delete a track/album from your
USB mass storage device
Plug in the USB mass device.
Select the track to be deleted during play-
back.
Press and hold 9 on the system for more
than 2 seconds or press DEL on the remote
control.
– plays the current track continuously
1
2
– repeats the entire CD/program.
– plays all tracks in random order.
– plays all tracks repeatedly in
random order.
3
1
To select play mode, press MODE on the
system once or more (or the REPEAT or
SHUFFLE buttons on the remote control).
➜ “DEL” starts flashing on the display panel.
4
Press 9 on the system or DEL on the
remote control to confirm the deletion.
➜ The display shows the related icon.
2
Press 2; to start playback if in the stop/pause
position.
•
To stop deletion, wait for the system to quit
automatically without pressing any key.
USB Connection
• AAC,WAV, PCM. NTFS audio files
• DRM protected WMA files
• WMA files in Lossless format
Using USB connectivity
•
AZ1846 is fitted with a USB port in the front
panel, offering a plug and play feature which
allows you to play, from your AZ1846, digital
music and spoken contents stored on a USB
mass storage device.
Playing a USB mass storage device
Make sure that your AZ1846 is being pow-
ered by AC mains or specified batteries.
1
2
•
Using a USB mass storage device, you can
also enjoy all the features offered by AZ1846
which are explained and instructed in the sec-
tions of disc operation.
Press SOURCE on the system repeatedly or
press USB on the remote control to select
the USB source.
➜ Display shows
Plug a compatible USB mass storage device
to AZ1846’s USB port marked . If need-
.
Compatible USB mass storage devices
With the AZ1846, you can use
– USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
3
ed, use a suitable USB cable to connect
between the device and AZ1846’s USB port.
➜ The device will automatically power on.
If the device is not powered on, turn on the
power manually, then re-connnect it.
– USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
• USB device which requires driver
installation under Windows XP is not
supported.
•
Note:
➜ AZ1846’s display shows
and then
In some USB flash players (or memory devices),
the stored contents are recorded using copyright
protection technology. Such protected contents
will be unplayable on any other devices (such as
AZ1846 device).
the total number of playable audio files
(Max. displayed track number is 511)
stored on the device.
4
Press 2; on your AZ1846 to start play.
• To select album, press ALB -/+ (or
ALBUM/PRESET 3/4 on the remote
control).
Supported formats:
– USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16,
FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 65,536 bytes)
– MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 kbps and
variable bit rate
– WMA v9 or earlier
– Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8
levels
Helpful hints:
– Up to 999 playable audio files stored on a
USB mass storage device can be played on
AZ1846.
– Number of albums: maximum 99
– Number of tracks: maximum 999
– ID3 tag v2.0 or later
– Up to 99 playable albums stored on a USB
mass storage device can be selected and dis-
played on AZ1846.
– File name in Uicode UTF8 (maximum
length: 128 bytes
– Make sure that file names of MP3 files end
with .mp3. and the file names of WMA files
end with .wma.
The system will not play or support
the following:
• Empty albums: an empty album is an album
that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and
will not be shown in the display.
– For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows
Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion.Visit
Media Player and WM DRM (Windows
Media Digital Rights Management).
• Non-supported file formats are skipped.
This means that e.g.:Word documents .doc
or MP3 files with extension. dlf are ignored
and will not be played.
– For USB device playing, if the display shows
"OL", it means that the USB device is electri-
cally overloading AZ1846.You need to change
a USB device.
Maintenance & Safety (See 8)
•
Do not cover the ventilation openings with
items such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur-
tains, etc.
CD player and CD handling
If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly,
use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before
taking the set to repair.
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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
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•
The lens of the CD player should never be
touched!
No naked flame sources, such as lighted can-
dles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Sudden changes in the surrounding
The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.
temperature can cause condensation on the
lens of your CD player. 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.
•
To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammo-
nia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm
the housing.
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•
Always close the CD door to avoid dust on
the lens.
To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from
the center 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 any stickers to it.
Safety information
•
•
Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface
so that the system does not tilt.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance cou-
pler is used as the disconnect device, the dis-
connect device shall remain readily operable.
•
Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
•
•
The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip-
ping or splashing.
Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of
15cm (6 inches) between the ventilation
holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary
to prevent heat build-up.
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.
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
– CD-R/CD-RW is blank or not finalized
•
Use a finalized CD-R/CD-RW or suitable CD
Audio disc only
– Possible cause
• Remedy
Note:
Remote control does not function properly
Make sure the CD is not encoded with copy-
right protection technologies, as some do not
conform to the Compact Disc standard.
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Batteries exhausted/ incorrectly inserted
Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
Distance/ angle with the set too large
Reduce the distance/ angle
The CD skips tracks
No sound /power
– CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
– Program/shuffle is active
• Quit program/shuffle mode
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust theVOLUME
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– CD contains non-audio files
Note: A CD badly scratched or dirty may result
in improper operation.
Sound skips during MP3 playback
• Press ∞ , § once or more to skip to a CD audio
track, instead of the data file.
–
MP3 file made at compression level exceeding
320kbps
•
Use a lower compression level to record CD
tracks into MP3 format
Display does not function properly / No reac-
tion to operation of any of the controls
– Disc damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean disc
– Electrostatic discharge
• Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a
few seconds
The USB device doesn’t play on my AZ1846
– It is not set in the USB mode.
•
Press SOURCE on the system repeatedly or
press USB on the remote control to select
the USB source.
indication
– No CD inserted
– The device is not securely connected to AZ1846 USB
port.
• Re-connect the device, and make sure that the
device is powered on.
•
Insert a CD
– CD badly scratched or dirty
Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
•
– Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
– The device is not supported by AZ1846, or the audio
file format stored on the device is not supported by
AZ1846.
• Use a compatible device/ playable audio file for-
mat.
– The main unit is not set in CD/USB mode
• Press SOURCE on the system repeatedly or
press CD or USB on the remote control to
select the CD or USB source.
I cannot use the remote control to
select CD or USB.
Hearing Safety
Listen at a moderate volume:
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•
Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing.This product can produce sounds in
decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a
minute.The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some
hearing loss.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to
your hearing.To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and
leave it there.
To establish a safe volume level:
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•
Set your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
• Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally "safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.
• Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones:
• Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.
•You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may cre-
ate a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging can be easily separated
into three 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, dead batteries and old equipment.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materi-
als and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to
a product it means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical
and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products
with your normal household waste.The correct disposal of your old product will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health.
Specifications
Power Consumption............15W
Dimensions (w x h x d)....... 420 x 240 x 168 (mm)
Weight.................................. 2.828 kg
Important notes for users in the U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug.To change a fuse in this type of
plug proceed as follows:
1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
3. Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an
appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a
value of 3 Amp. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board
should not be greater than 3 Amp.
Note:The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard should it
be inserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured with the following code: blue = neutral (N),
brown = live (L). As these colours may not correspond with the colour markings iden-
tifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
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•
•
Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black.
Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, marked E (or e) or
coloured green (or green and yellow).
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the
sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires.
Copyright in the U.K.
Recording and playback of material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and
The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.
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