MP3-CD Soundmachine
AZ1830
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User manual
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
AZ1830
Printed in China
JH-0619
English
Controls / Power Suppy
0
Supplied accessories
Back panel (See 1)
– AC power cord
* Telescopic antenna – improves FM
– Remote control
reception
( Battery door – open to insert 6 x 1.5V
1
3
2
Top and front panels (See 1)
B
R-14/ UM2/ C-cells
1
2
Source selector: CD/USB,TUNER, OFF
) AC~ MAINS – inlet for power cord
–
selects CD/MP3-CD (or USB mode), or
radio
A
Remote control (See 1)
–
switches off the set
VOLUME
–
adjusts volume level
1 MODE – selects different play modes: e.g.
REPEAT or SHUFFLE (random
order)
3 LIFTTO OPEN – lifts here to open the
disc door
4
5
ALBUM +/-
– For MP3-CD/ USB play: select albums
2 PROG – programs tracks and reviews the
program
9
–
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stops disc/USB playback;
erases a program
3
9
– stops disc/USB playback;
– erases a program
6
iR – infrared sensor for remote control
shows disc/USB play functions
turns the bass enhancement on/off.
4
2; – starts/ pauses CD/USB playback
7 Display
DBB
–
5 ∞ §
For disc/ USB play:
8
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!
9 MODE – selects different play modes:
– fast searches back and forward
– skips to the beginning of a current track/
previous/ later track
e.g. REPEAT or SHUFFLE (random order)
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PROG – programs tracks and reviews the
program
6 ALBUM +/-
! USB port – connects an external USB mass
storage device
For MP3-CD/USB play: selects albums
@ CD/USB – enters disc or USB mode
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$
BAND
–
selects wavebands, MW or FM
Power Supply
Frequency indicator – shows the radio fre-
quency of your selected waveband
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.
%
TUNING – tunes to radio stations
^ ∞ §
–
For disc/ USB play:
Batteries
– skips to the beginning of a current/
previous/ later track
– fast searches backwards and forwards with-
in a track
Main set (See 1)
USB mass
storage device
•
Insert 6 batteries, type R-14, UM2 or C-
cells (not included, preferably alkaline) with
the correct polarity.
&
2;
–
starts or pauses disc/USB playback
USB cable
Power Supply
Basic Function/ Radio
MP3-CD/ CD Player
•
Disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket to protect your set during heavy thun-
derstorms. 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.
Remote control (see 2)
Basic functions
Switching on/off the set
To switch on, adjust the source selector to
CD/USB or TUNER as desired.
About MP3
Important!
The music compression technology MP3
(MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) significantly reduce
the digital data of an audio CD while
maintaining CD quality sound.
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Before using the remote control, remove
the insulation plastic tab as shown
in figure 0.
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
To switch off, adjust the source selector to
OFF.
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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.)
The type plate is located on the
bottom of the set.
Adjusting volume and sound
Adjust the sound with the VOLUME and
DBB controls.
1
Press and hold the latch (A) in the direction
as shown in figure 0.
Auto power saving
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•
When the source selector is adjusted to
CD/USB and the set is in the PAUSE posi-
tion for 5 minutes, the set will be auto
switched to the stop position to save power.
2
3
Simultaneously, pull the battery tray (B) out.
Radio reception
Push the source selector to TUNER.
Creating a MP3 CD: burn the music files
from your computer hard disc on a CDR or
CDRW using your CD burner.
Replace a new battery, and fully insert the
battery tray back to the original position.
1
2
Adjust the BAND to MW or FM to select
your desired waveband.
When the source selector is adjusted to
CD/USB and the set is in the STOP position
for 15 minutes, the set will be auto switched
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Incorrect use of batteries can cause elec-
trolyte leakage and will corrode the compart-
ment or cause the batteries to burst:
Helpful hints:
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4
Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station.
– Make sure that the file names of the MP3 files
end with .mp3.
to standby mode.To wake it up, press 2;
.
To switch off the radio, adjust the source
selector to OFF.
Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with
carbon zinc. Only use batteries of the same
type for the set.
– Number of albums: maximum 99
– Number of tracks: maximum 800
– The length of file names affects the number of
tracks for playback.With shorter file names,
more files can be burned on a disc.
Helpful hints:
–
To avoid unnecessary energy consumption,
always adjust the source selector to OFF
after using the set.
Helpful hints:
•
When inserting new batteries, do not try to
mix old batteries with the new ones.
To improve reception
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For FM, extend, incline and turn the
telescopic antenna. Reduce its length if the
signal is too strong.
•
Remove the batteries if the set is not to be
used for a long time.
CAUTION
-Visible and invisible laser radiation.
If the cover is open, do not look at
the beam.
- High voltage! Do not open.You run
the risk of getting an electric shock.
The machine does not contain any
user-serviceable parts.
Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.
Playing a disc
For MW, uses a built-in antenna. Direct this
antenna by turning the whole set.
This player plays Audio Discs including CD-R/
CD-RW, and MP3 CD. Do not try to play a
CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV,VCD, DVD or comput-
er CD.
Using AC power
1
2
Check if the power/mains 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.
IMPORTANT!
•
CDs encoded with copyright protection
technologies by some record companies may
be unplayable by this product.
- Modification of the product could
result in hazardous radiation of
EMC or other unsafe operation.
Connect the power cord to the
AC~ MAINS inlet and the wall socket.The
set is now ready for use.
•
DRM-protected WMA is not supported.
1
Adjust the source selector to CD/USB.
➜ Display shows - - - (see 2), or - - - with
“USB DIRECT” (see 3)
Press CD/USB to enter CD mode if USB
DIRECT is displayed.
3
4
To switch the set off completely, withdraw the
power cord from the wall socket.
2
Install the unit near the AC outlet and where
the AC power plug can be easily reached.
➜ Display will show --- (See 2).
MP3-CD/CD Player
MP3-CD/ CD Player
USB Connection
3
To open the disc door, lift the disc door at
the edge marked LIFT TO OPEN.
To erase a program
You can erase a program by:
Finding a passage within a
Using USB connectivity
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•
AZ1830 is fitted with a USB port in the front
panel, offering a plug and play feature which
allows you to play, from your AZ1830, digital
music and spoken contents stored on a USB
mass storage device.
track
– pressing
in the stop position);
– selecting TUNER or OFF position;
– opening the disc door.
➜ Display: PROG disappears.
9
(twice during playback or once
4
Insert a disc with the printed side facing up
and press the disc door gently to close.
1
2
During playback, press and hold down
∞ or §
.
➜ Display:The total number of tracks
appears.
➜ The disc is played at high speed and low
volume.
When you recognize the passage you want,
release ∞ or §
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Press 2; to start playback.
Using a USB mass storage device, you can
also enjoy all the features offered by AZ1830
which are explained and instructed in the sec-
tions of disc operation.
➜ Display:
2
and the current track number.
.
Selecting different play
modes (See 7 8)
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback, and
combine REPEAT modes with PROG.
➜ Normal playback resumes.
For MP3-CD only:
➜The current track number “XXX“ and
album number “ALBUM XXX“ will be
displayed interchangeably (See 45).
Compatible USB mass storage devices
With the AZ1830, you can use
– USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
– USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1)
Programming tracks
You may store up to 20 tracks in the desired
sequence. If you like, store any track more
than once.
6
To pause playback press 2;
.
➜ Display:
2
and the current track number
REP – plays the current track continuously.
• USB device which requires driver installa-
tion under Windows XP is not supported.
flash.
REP ALL – plays the entire disc/program
continuously.
1
2
In the stop position, press PROG to start
programming.
➜ Display shows P01 indicating the start of
the program. PROG flashes. (See 6)
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8
Press 2; again to resume playback.
Note:
SHUF – plays all tracks in random order.
To stop playback, press
9.
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 AZ1830 device).
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2
3
To select play modes, press MODE once or
more.
Helpful hints:
Press
∞
or
§
to select your desired track
The disc playback will also stop when:
you open the disc compartment door;
you select TUNER or OFF position;
the disc has reached the end of the playback.
number.
Press 2; to start playback if in the stop
position.
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For MP3-CD: First press ALBUM +/-
once or more to find your album.
To select normal playback, press MODE
repeatedly until the various modes are no
longer displayed.
– You can also press 9 to cancel your play
modes.
Supported formats:
3
Press PROG to store the desired track.
➜ Display shows P02, indicating the next
program location available.
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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 lev-
els
Number of albums: maximum 99
Number of tracks: maximum 800
ID3 tag v2.0 or later
File name in Uicode UTF8 (maximum length:
128 bytes
Selecting a different track
Press ∞ or § once or repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the display.
4
5
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all
desired tracks.
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Press 2; to play the program.
For MP3-CD: First press ALBUM +/- once
or more to find your album.
To review your program
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In the pause/stop position, press 2; to start
playback.
In the stop position, press and hold PROG 3
seconds.
➜The display shows all the stored tracks in
sequence.
Helpful hints:
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Display shows P01 if no track is
programmed.
If you try to store more than 20 tracks, no
track can be selected and the display will
show FUL.
Safety & Maintenance (See 9)
USB Connection
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.
• 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.
• AAC,WAV, PCM. NTFS audio files
• DRM protected WMA files
Helpful hints:
Safety information
Place the set on a hard, flat and stable surface
so that the system does not tilt.
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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Up to 800 playable audio files stored on a USB
mass storage device can be played on AZ1830.
Up to 99 playable albums stored on a USB
mass storage device can be selected and dis-
played on AZ1830.
Make sure that file names of MP3 files end with
.mp3. and the file names of WMA files end with
.wma.
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).
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Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
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The lens of the CD player should never be
touched!
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
Sudden changes in the surrounding
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.
Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of
15 cm between the ventilation holes and sur-
rounding surfaces is necessary to prevent
heat build-up.
• WMA files in Lossless format
Playing a USB mass storage device
Make sure that your AZ1830 is being pow-
ered by AC mains or specified batteries.
1
2
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Always close the CD door to avoid dust on
the lens.
•
The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc..
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For USB device playing, if the display shows "OL",
it means that the USB device is electrically over-
loading AZ1830.You need to change a USB
device.
Adjust the source selector to CD/USB.
➜ Display shows - - - (see 2), or - - - with
USB DIRECT (see 3)
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.
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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
3
4
Press CD/USB to enter USB mode if USB
DIRECT is NOT displayed.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted can-
dles, should be placed on the apparatus.
•
Never write on a CD or attach any stickers
to it.
➜ Display will show USB DIRECT (see 2).
The mechanical parts of the set contain
self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled
or lubricated.
As shown in figure !, plug a compatible
USB mass storage device to AZ1830’s USB
port marked
. If needed, use a suitable
•
To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may
harm the housing.
USB cable to connect between the device
and AZ1830’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.
➜ AZ1830’s display shows USB DIRECT and
the total number of playable audio files
(Max. displayed track number is 800)
stored on the device.
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Press 2; on your AZ1830 to start play.
➜ AZ1830’s display will show USB DIRECT
and share the display information illustrat-
ed in the disc operation.
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 cir-
cumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will inval-
idate the guarantee.
No sound/ power
The disc skips tracks
– Disc damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean disc
– Shuffle or program is active
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust theVOLUME
Environmental information
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Disc contains non-audio files
• Insert a suitable disc or press ∞ or § once or
more skip to an audio track, instead of the data
files.
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging
can be easily separated into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and
plastic.
• Switch off shuffle/program
Sound skips during MP3 playback
–
MP3 file made at compression level exceeding
320kbps
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if dis-
assembled by a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead
batteries and old equipment.
• Use a lower compression level to record CD
tracks into MP3 format
– Disc damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean disc.
Display does not function properly/No
reaction to operation of any of the con-
trols
The USB device doesn’t play on my
AZ1830
– Electrostatic discharge
• Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a
few seconds.
– It is not set in the USB mode.
• Press CD/USB to select USB mode.
– The device is not securely connected to AZ1830’s
USB port.
• Re-connect the device, and make sure that the
device is powered on.
– The device is not supported by AZ1830, or the
audio file format stored on the device is not sup-
ported by AZ1830.
• Use a compatible device/ playable audio file for-
mat.
no indication
– It is set in the USB mode.
• Press CD/USB to select CD mode.
– No disc inserted
• Insert a suitable disc
– Disc badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/clean CD (See Maintenance)
– CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalized.
• Use a finalized CD-R(W)
– Laser lens steam up
• Wait until lens has cleared.
Note:
Make sure the CD is not encoded with
Copyright protection technologies, as some
do not conform to the Compact
Disc standard.
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