PHILIPS AZ1836B/55
Owner's Manual

Safety & Maintenance (See !)
Safety information
� � Place the set on a hard, flat and stable surface so that the system does not tilt. Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 15 cm between the ventilation holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-up. � The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.. � � � No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the housing. � � � � �

Troubleshooting
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.

CD player and CD handling
If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly, use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before taking the set to repair. The lens of the CD player should never be touched! Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause condensation on the lens of your CD player. Playing a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to clean the lens but leave the set in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates. Always close the CD door to avoid dust on the lens. To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the center towards the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as they may damage the disc. � Never write on a CD or attach any stickers to it.

WARNING: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. No sound/ power � Volume not adjusted � Adjust the VOLUME � � � � � Power cord not securely connected Connect the AC power cord properly Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted Insert (fresh) batteries correctly Disc contains non-audio files Sound skips during MP3 playback � MP3 file made at compression level exceeding 320kbps � Use a lower compression level to record CD tracks into MP3 format � Disc damaged or dirty � Replace or clean disc. Note: DRM-protected WMA disc is not supported. The USB device doesn�t play on my AZ1836 � It is not set in the USB mode. � Press CD/USB to select USB mode. � The device is not securely connected to AZ1836�s USB port. � Re-connect the device, and make sure that the device is powered on. � The device is not supported by AZ1836, or the audio file format stored on the device is not supported by AZ1836. � Use a compatible device/ playable audio file format. The disc file cannot be recorded to the USB device � You stop recording when the MP3 or WMA file you want to record is still playing. � Select record-one mode to record, or stop recording only when the playback of MP3 or WMA file is wholly completed. � The memory of the USB device runs out. � Delete some unwanted files on the USB device to free some memory, or use another USB device of sufficient free memory to record. � The name of a MP3 or WMA file on the disc is identical to the one of a file on the USB device. � Change to a different name for the file on the USB device.

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� Insert a suitable disc or press � or § once or more skip to an audio track, instead of the data files. Display does not function properly/No reaction to operation of any of the controls � Electrostatic discharge � Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a few seconds. no indication � � � � � � � � � � It is set in the USB mode. Press CD/USB to select CD mode. No disc inserted Insert a suitable disc Disc badly scratched or dirty Replace/clean CD (See Maintenance) CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalized. Use a finalized CD-R(W) Laser lens steam up Wait until lens has cleared.

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Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging can be easily separated into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plastic. Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment.

Note: Make sure the CD is not encoded with Copyright protection technologies, as some do not conform to the Compact Disc standard. The disc skips tracks � Disc damaged or dirty � Replace or clean disc � Shuffle or program is active � Switch off shuffle/program