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CONTROL/POWER SUPPLY

POWER SUPPLY

DIGITAL TUNER

ACCESSORIES

1 x AC mains lead

1 x Remote Control (for AZ1515 model only)

TOP AND FRONT PANEL (See 1)

1VOLUME 3 , 4 - to adjust volume level.

2DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) - activates a more vivid bass response.

3POWER slider - selects TAPE/ RADIO / CD function and also the power off switch (TAPE/ OFF).

4BAND - selects waveband.

5 0-9:- digit panel

CD: - track selection and direct playback;

RADIO: - selecting a preset station.

6 PROGRAM

CD: - programs tracks and reviews the program;

Tuner: - programs preset radio stations.

7 SEARCH ∞ , §

CD: - searches backward and forward within a track;

-skips to the beginning of a current track/ previ-

ous/ later track.

RADIO: - (down, up) tunes to radio stations.

8MODE - selects different play modes: e.g. REPEAT or SHUFFLE (random) order.

92; - starts or pauses CD playback.

0 9 - to stop playback;

-erases a CD program.

!Display - shows the status of the set.

@OPEN•CLOSE – opens/ closes the CD-tape door

# REMOTE SENSOR - (for AZ1515 model only) infrared sensor for remote control.

$ CASSETTE RECORDER keys: RECORD 0 - to start recording. PLAY 2 - to start playback.

SEARCH 5 / 6 - fast rewinds/ winds tape. STOP 9 - stops tape.

PAUSE ; - pauses playback or recording.

BACK PANEL

%Telescopic aerial - improves FM reception. ^ p - 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket.

Note: The speakers will be muted when headphones are connected to the set.

&AC MAINS - inlet for mains lead.

*Battery compartment - for 6 batteries, type R-14,UM2 or C-cells.

REMOTE CONTROL (for AZ1515 model only)

1VOLUME 3 , 4 - adjusts volume level.

2SHUFFLE - plays all CD tracks in random order.

3 2; - starts or pauses CD playback.

4 SEARCH 5 , 6 - searches backwards/

forwards within a track.

5 PRESET + ,- (up, down) - selects a preset radio station.

6 TUNING ∞ , § (down, up) - tunes to tuner stations. 7 9 - to stop playback;

-erases a CD program.

8¡ , ™ - skips to the beginning of a current track previous/ subsequent track.

9REPEAT - repeats a track /program/ entire CD.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro- cedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.

POWER SUPPLY

Whenever convenient, use the AC power supply to conserve battery life. Make sure you remove the power plug from the set and wall outlet before inserting batteries.

Batteries (not included)

Insert 6 batteries, type R-14, UM-2or C-cells, (pre- ferably alkaline) with the correct polarity. (See 7)

Remote control (AZ1515 model only)

Insert 2 batteries, type AAA, R03 or UM4 (prefera- bly alkaline). (See 9)

IMPORTANT!

Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte lea- kage 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.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

Using AC Power

1.Check if the AC power supply, 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 centre.

2.Connect the mains lead to the wall socket.

3.To disconnect the mains supply, unplug the set from the wall socket.

The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.

This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

For users in the U.K., please follow the boxed instructions ‘Important notes...’ on this sheet.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Switching on and off and selecting function

1.To switch on, adjust the POWER slider to select: CD, RADIO or TAPE function, and operate the respective function controls.

2.To switch off, adjust the POWER slider to select TAPE/OFF and make sure all the

cassette keys are released.

Note : The DBB setting, tuner presets and the volu- me will be retained in the set's memory.

Adjusting volume and sound (See 2)

1.Press the VOLUME 3 or 4 controls to adjust the volume.

2.Press DBB once or more to select dynamic bass boost on or off.

DIGITAL TUNER

Tuning to radio stations

1.Adjust the POWER slider to RADIO.

tu is displayed briefly and then the radio station frequency, waveband and, if pro- grammed, a preset number are shown. (See 3)

2.Press BAND once or more to select your wave- band.

3.Press and hold SEARCH ∞ or § until the frequency in the display starts running.

The radio automatically tunes to a station of sufficient reception. Display shows Srch during automatic tuning.

4.Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired station.

To tune to a weak station, press ∞ or § briefly and repeatedly until you have found optimal reception.

To improve radio reception:

For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescopic aerial. Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.

For MW (AM or LW), 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).

Manual programming

1.Tune to your desired station (see Tuning to radio stations).

2.Press PROGRAM to activate programming. Display: Pr --and PROG flashes.

3.Use the digit panel on the set to key in a number, 1-40, to select a preset station. E.g. press 1,1 if you want to store your station as preset 11. (See

4)

Remote control (AZ1515 models only): Press PRESET + / - once or more to select a preset sta-

tion.

4.Press PROGRAM to confirm.

5.Repeat steps 1-4to store other stations. Note : You can erase a preset station by storing another frequency in its place.

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Philips AZ1510, AZ1515 manual Power Supply

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