Philips SOUNDMACHINE AZ1830 User Manual

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
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)  
0
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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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.  
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  
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  
Incorrect use of batteries can cause elec-  
trolyte leakage and will corrode the compart-  
ment or cause the batteries to burst:  
Helpful hints:  
3
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  
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  
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 §  
5
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)  
7
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).  
1
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.  
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.  
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.  
Press 2; to play the program.  
For MP3-CD: First press ALBUM +/- once  
or more to find your album.  
To review your program  
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:  
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.  
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).  
Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to  
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused  
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.  
The lens of the CD player should never be  
touched!  
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
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..  
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.  
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.  
5
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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