Power Supply

Basic Function/ Radio

MP3-CD/ CD Player

Remote control (see 2)

Important!

•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

1Press and hold the latch (A) in the direction as shown in figure 0.

2Simultaneously, pull the battery tray (B) out.

3Replace a new battery, and fully insert the battery tray back to the original position.

•Incorrect use of batteries can cause elec- trolyte leakage and will corrode the compart- ment 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.

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

Using AC power

•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.

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

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.

•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 to standby mode.To wake it up, press 2;.

Helpful hints:

–To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, always adjust the source selector to OFF after using the set.

CAUTION

-Visible and invisible laser radiation. If the cover is open, do not look at the beam.

Basic functions

Switching on/off the set

1To switch on, adjust the source selector to CD/USB or TUNER as desired.

2To switch off, adjust the source selector to OFF.

Adjusting volume and sound

Adjust the sound with the VOLUME and DBB controls.

Radio reception

1Push the source selector to TUNER.

2Adjust the BAND to MW or FM to select your desired waveband.

3Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station.

4To switch off the radio, adjust the source selector to OFF.

Helpful hints:

To improve reception

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

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

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.

•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.)

•Creating a MP3 CD: burn the music files from your computer hard disc on a CDR or CDRW using your CD burner.

Helpful hints:

–Make sure that the file names of the MP3 files end with .mp3.

–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.

Playing a disc

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-

1Check 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.

2Connect the power cord to the

AC~ MAINS inlet and the wall socket.The set is now ready for use.

3To switch the set off completely, withdraw the power cord from the wall socket.

4Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be easily reached.

-High voltage! Do not open.You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts.

-Modification of the product could result in hazardous radiation of EMC or other unsafe operation.

er CD.

IMPORTANT!

•CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record companies may be unplayable by this product.

•DRM-protected WMA is not supported.

1Adjust the source selector to CD/USB.

➜Display shows - - - (see 2), or - - - with “USB DIRECT” (see 3)

2Press CD/USB to enter CD mode if USB DIRECT is displayed.

➜Display will show --- (See 2).

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AZ1830 specifications

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