Philips AZ1220 user manual Basic functions, CD Player

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Basic functions

Tuner

CD Player

Basic functions

Switching on/off the set:

1To switch on, adjust the source selector to CD, RADIO or TAPE/OFF as desired.

2To switch off, adjust the source selector to TAPE/OFF and check the cassette keys are released.

Adjusting volume and sound

Adjust the sound with the VOLUME and DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) controls.

Selecting sources

Adjust the source selector to CD, RADIO or TAPE/OFF to select and toggle between sound sources.

Radio reception

1Push the source selector to RADIO.

2Adjust the band selector to LW, MW or FM to select your desired waveband.

3Turn TUNING to tune to a radio station.

4To switch off the radio, adjust the source selector to TAPE/OFF and check the cas- sette keys are released.

Helpful hints:

To improve reception

For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescop- ic antenna. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.

For MW/LW, uses a built-in antenna. Direct this antenna by turning the whole set.

Playing a CD

This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables. Do not try to play a MP3 CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV,VCD, DVD or computer CD.

1Adjust the source selector to CD.

Display: - - flashes. (See 2)

2To open the CD door, lift the CD door at the edge marked LIFT TO OPEN.

3Insert a CD or CD-R(W) with the printed side facing up and press the CD door gently close.

4Press 2; on the set to start playback.

Display: 2 and the current track number. (See 3)

To pause playback,

Press 2;.

Display: 2 flashes.

To resume playback,

Press 2; again.

To stop playback,

Press 9.

Helpful hints:

The CD playback will also stop when:

you open the CD compartment;

you select RADIO or TAPE sound source;

the CD has reached the end of the playback.

Selecting a different track

During playback,

Briefly press SEARCH or § once or repeatedly until you find your desired track.

During stop or pause,

Press 2; to start playback after your desire track is selected.

Finding a passage within a track

1During playback, press and hold down ∞ or §.

The CD is played at high speed and low volume.

2When you recognize the passage you want release ∞ or §.

Normal playback resumes.

Helpful hints:

When your searching reaches the end of the last track, the CD playback stops.

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Contents Manuel d’utilisation Manual del usuario Benutzerhandücher A a Power Supply Supplied accessoriesPower Supply Top and front panels SeeBasic functions CD PlayerCD Player Cassette Recorder Programming tracksSelecting different playing modes Tape operation/recordingMaintenance Precautions & General Maintenance SeeTape deck maintenance See CD player and CD handling SeeTroubleshooting Important notes for users in the U.K
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AZ1220 specifications

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