Philips AZ 1574 manual

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    AZ 1574 AZ 1574 P ortable CD Mini System STOP PLAY•P AUSE TUNER PRESET PROG SHUFFLE REPEAT SEARCH DIGIT AL TUNER INCREDIBLE SURROUND BAND SOUND CONTROL CENTER REMOTE SENSOR FM AM BAT LOW LW PROG SHUFFLE • • VOL V O L U M E AZ 1574 CD RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER AZ CD RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER O P E N C L O S E O P E N C L O S E CD REWRIT ABLE COMPA[...]

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    2 n Norge Advarsel: For å redusere faren for brann eller elektrisk støt; skal apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet. T ypeskilt finnes på apparatens underside. Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten. 2 Important notes for use[...]

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    3 SHUFFLE REPEAT SEARCH SEARCH STOP TUNING PRESET VOLUME SHUFFLE REPEAT SEARCH SEARCH STOP TUNING PRESET VOLUME S H U F F L E R E P E A T S E A R C H S E A R C H T U N I N G P R E S E T VOLUME DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL C D R E W R I T A B L E C O M P A T I B L E C D S Y N C R O S T R A T R E C O R D I N G A Z 1 5 7 4 C D R A D I O C A S S E T T E R E [...]

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    CONTROLS 4 English TOP AND FRONT P ANELS 1 VOLUME – adjusts the volume level 2 DIGIT AL DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) – enhances the bass 3 INCREDIBLE SURROUND – creates a super - enhanced stereo effect 4 POWER slider – selects the sound source for CD/ TUNER/ T APE and also switches the set off 5 CASSETTE RECORDER keys: RECORD 0 – starts recor[...]

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    English POWER SUPPL Y 5 Whenever convenient, use the power supply if you want to conserve battery life. Make sure you remove the plug from the set and wall socket before inserting batteries. BA TTERIES (OPTIONAL) 1. Open the battery compartment and insert six batteries, type R-20 , UM-1 or D-cells , (preferably alkaline) with the correct polarity a[...]

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    English BASIC FUNCTIONS GENERAL INFORMA TION 6 SWITCHING ON AND OFF • Adjust the POWER slider to the desired sound source: CD , TUNER or TA P E . • The set is switched off when the POWER slider is in the T APE/OFF position and the keys on the tape deck are released. – The volume, sound settings and tuner presets will be retained in the set&ap[...]

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    English DIGIT AL TUNER 7 T uning to radio stations 1. Select TUNER source. ™ is displayed briefly and then the radio station frequency is shown. 2. Press BAND once or more to select your waveband. 3. Press SEARCH ∞ or § (on the remote control, TUNING ∞ or § ) and release when the frequency in the display starts running. ™ The tuner automa[...]

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    English DIGIT AL TUNER CD PLA YER 8 Changing tuning grid (some versions only) In North and South America the frequency step between adjacent channels in the AM (MW) and FM band are 10 KHz and 100 KHz respectively . In the rest of the world this step is 9 KHz and 50 KHz . Usually the frequency step has been preset in the factory for your area. 1. Ch[...]

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    English CD PLA YER 9 Selecting a different track • Press SEARCH ∞ or § on the set, (on the remote control ¡ or ™ ) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display . • If you have selected a track number shortly after loading a CD or in the P AUSE position, you will need to press PLA Y • P AUSE 2; (on the remote [...]

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    English CD PLA YER 10 Programming track numbers Programme in the STOP position to select and store your CD tracks in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track more than once. Up to 20 tracks can be stored in the memory . 1. Use the SEARCH ∞ or § on the set, (on the remote control ¡ or ™ ) to select your desired track number . 2. Pres[...]

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    English CD PLA YER CASSETTE RECORDER 11 • T o take a CD out of its box, press the centre spindle while lifting the CD. Always pick up the CD by the edge and return the CD to its box after use to avoid scratching and dust. • T o clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the centre towards the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use clean[...]

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    English CASSETTE RECORDER 12 5. Press RECORD 0 to start recording. – Playing of the CD programme starts automatically from the beginning of the programme. It is not necessary to start the CD player separately . T o select and record a particular passage within a track • Press and hold down on SEARCH ∞ or § (on the remote control 5 or 6 ). ?[...]

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    English TROUBLESHOOTING 13 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 circumstances should you try to repair the set yoursel[...]