Power Supply

General Operation

Power Supply

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.

Batteries (not included)

1Open the battery door and insert 6 batteries, type R-14, UM-2or C-cells, (preferably alkaline) with the correct polarity as indicated by the "+" and "" symbols inside the compartment.

2Close the battery door, making sure the batteries are firmly and correctly in place.The set is now ready to operate.

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

Incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage 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.

Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time.

Using AC power

WARNING: Always check you have completely switched off the set, before you change or disconnect power supply.

1Check if the power 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 connected and 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.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket to protect your set during heavy

thunderstorms. 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.

Helpful hints:

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

General operation

Switching on and off and selecting the function

1To select your sound source, adjust the Source selector to: CD/USB, FM or MW.

2To switch off the set, adjust the Source selector to OFF position.

3To switch to MP3 LINK mode, connect an external audio source to the MP3 LINK inlet.

Helpful hints:

The set switches to MP3 LINK mode automatically when an external audio source is connected, no matter the set is in CD/USB, FM or MW mode.

The MP3 LINK inlet is not for earphones.

Adjusting volume and sound

Adjust the sound with the VOLUME and DBB controls.

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AZ1839 specifications

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