MP3-CD Soundmachine AZ1836 User Manual P 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # PHONES AC MAINS~ $ % ^ 6 x R14 · UM-2 · C-CELLS 1 3 5 CD USB MODE PROG ALBUM 9 DEL REC 2 4 6 7 8 0 2 9 3 0 4 ! 5 6 X 7 8 @ Removing the insulation plastic tab 1 2 B A 3 CR 20 25 T HI LI UM CR 2025 LIT HIU M # USB mass storage device USB cable English Supplied accessories ­ AC power cord ­ Remote control Controls / Power Suppy # Telescopic antenna ­ improves FM reception $ p ­ 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket Helpful hints: The speakers will be muted when headphones are connected to the set. % AC~ MAINS ­ inlet for power cord ^ Battery door ­ open to insert 6 x 1.5V R-14/ UM2/ C-cells Back panel (See 1) 1 Source selector: CD/USB, FM, MW, OFF ­ selects CD/MP3-CD (or USB mode), or radio ­ switches off the set 2 2; ­ starts or pauses disc/USB playback § ­ For disc/ USB play: ­ skips to the beginning of a current/ previous/ later track ­ fast searches backwards and forwards within a track 9 ­ stops disc/USB playback; ­ erases a program PROG ­ programs tracks and reviews the program 3 Display ­ shows disc/USB play functions 4 ALBUM +/­ For MP3-CD/ WMA/USB play: select albums 5 USB REC ­ copy one file or all files of a disc to an external portable USB storage device/MP3 player 6 iR ­ infrared sensor for remote control 7 CD/USB ­ enters disc or USB mode 8 MODE ­ selects different play modes: e.g. REPEAT or SHUFFLE (random order) 9 OPEN·CLOSE ­ opens/ closes the CD door 0 TUNING ­ tunes to radio stations ! VOLUME ­ adjusts volume level @ USB port ­ connects an external USB mass storage device Top and front panels (See 1) 1 CD ­ enters disc mode 2 USB ­ enters USB mode 3 MODE ­ selects different play modes: e.g. REPEAT or SHUFFLE (random order) 4 PROG ­ programs tracks and reviews the program 5 9 ­ stops disc/USB playback; ­ erases a program 6 2; ­ starts/ pauses CD/USB playback 7 § For disc/ USB play: ­ fast searches back and forward ­ skips to the beginning of a current track/ previous/ later track 8 ALBUM +/For MP3-CD/USB play: selects albums 9 DEL ­ deletes one file or all files stored on the external USB device 0 REC ­copy one file or all files of a disc to an external portable USB storage device/MP3 player Remote control (See 1) 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. Power Supply · Batteries Main set (See 1) Insert 6 batteries, type R-14, UM2 or Ccells (not included, preferably alkaline) with the correct polarity. Remote control Important! · Before using the remote control, remove the insulation plastic tab as shown in figure @. · If the remote control does not function correctly or the operating range is reduced, replace the battery with a new (CR2025) type battery 1 2 3 · Press and hold the latch (A) in the direction as shown in figure @. Simultaneously, pull the battery tray (B) out. Replace a new battery, and fully insert the battery tray back to the original position. 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. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. Using AC power 1 Check 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. ­ · · 2 Connect the power cord to the AC~ MAINS inlet and the wall socket.The set is now ready for use. To switch the set off completely, withdraw the power cord from the wall socket. Install 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. Auto power saving When the source selector is adjusted to CD/USB and the set is in the PAUSE position 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 sleep (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. 3 4 · · · · CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in unsafe operation. This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union. Basic Function/ Radio Basic functions 1 2 Switching on/off the set To switch on, adjust the source selector to CD/USB, FM or MW as desired. To switch off, adjust the source selector to OFF. Adjusting volume Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control. · MP3-CD/ CD Player 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. Radio reception 1 2 3 Push the source selector to FM or MW. Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station. To 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. · Helpful hints: ­ Make sure that the file names of the MP3 files end with .mp3 or .wma. ­ Number of albums: maximum 500 ­ Number of tracks: maximum 1000 ­ 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, MP3 CD and WMA. Do not try to play a CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV,VCD, DVD or computer CD. IMPORTANT! · CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record companies may be unplayable by this product. · DRM-protected WMA disc is not supported. 1 Adjust the source selector to CD/USB. Display shows - - - (see 2), or - - - with "USB" (see 3) MP3-CD/ CD Player 2 Press CD/USB to enter CD mode if USB is displayed. Display will show --- (See 2). 3 4 Open the disc door. Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and press the disc door gently to close. Display:The total number of tracks appears. The disc scanning of MP3-CD may run longer than audio CD. 5 Press 2; to start playback. Display: 2 and the current track number. For MP3-CD/ WMA only: The current track number "XXX" and album number "ALB XXX" will be displayed interchangeably (See 4 5). 6 To pause playback press 2;. Display: 2 and the current track number flash. Press 2; again to resume playback. To stop playback, press 9. Helpful hints: The disc playback will also stop when: you open the disc compartment door; you select FM, MW or OFF position; the disc has reached the end of the playback. 3 2 1 Finding a passage within a track During playback, press and hold down or §. The disc is played at high speed and low volume. When you recognize the passage you want, release or §. Normal playback resumes. Programming tracks You may store up to 20 tracks in the desired sequence. If you like, store any track more than once. 1 In the stop position, press PROG to start programming. Display shows P01 indicating the start of the program. PROG flashes. (See 6) Press or § to select your desired track number. For MP3-CD/WMA: First press ALBUM+/- once or more to find your album. Press PROG to store the desired track. Display shows P02, indicating the next program location available. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all desired tracks. Press 2; to play the program. To review your program In the stop position, press and hold PROG 3 seconds. The display shows all the stored tracks in sequence. Helpful hints: ­ Display shows P01 if no track is programmed. ­ If you try to store more than 20 tracks, no track can be stored and the display will show FUL. 2 7 8 ­ ­ ­ 4 5 Selecting a different track · Press or § once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display. For MP3-CD/WMA: First press ALBUM+/- once or more to find your album. · In the pause/stop position, press 2; to start playback. MP3-CD/ CD Player To erase a program You can erase a program by: ­ pressing 9 (twice during playback or once in the stop position); ­ selecting FM, MW or OFF position; ­ opening the disc door. Display: PROG disappears. · USB Connection Using USB connectivity AZ1836 is fitted with a USB port in the front panel, offering a plug and play feature which allows you to play, from your AZ1836, digital music and spoken contents stored on a USB mass storage device. Using a USB mass storage device, you can also enjoy all the features offered by AZ1836 which are explained and instructed in the sections of disc operation. Compatible USB mass storage devices With the AZ1836, you can use ­ USB flash memory (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1) ­ USB flash player (USB 2.0 or USB 1.1) · USB device which requires driver installation under Windows XP is not supported. Note: In some USB flash players (or memory devices), the stored contents are recorded using copyright protection technology. Such protected contents will be unplayable on any other devices (such as AZ1836 device). Supported formats: ­ USB or memory file format FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 (sector size: 512 - 4096 bytes) ­ MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 kbps and variable bit rate ­ WMA v9 or earlier ­ Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 levels ­ Number of albums: maximum 500 ­ Number of tracks: maximum 1000 ­ ID3 tag v2.0 or later ­ File name in Uicode UTF8 (maximum length: 128 bytes The system will not play or support the following: · Empty albums: an empty album is an album that does not contain MP3/WMA files, and will not be shown in the display. · Selecting different play modes (See 7) You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback, and combine play modes with PROG. REP ­ plays the current track continuously. REP ALL ­ plays the entire disc/program continuously. SHUF ­ plays all tracks in random order. 1 2 3 To select play modes, press MODE once or more. Press 2; to start playback if in the stop position. To select normal playback, press MODE repeatedly until the various modes are no longer displayed. ­ You can also press 9 to cancel your play modes. USB Connection · Non-supported file formats are skipped. This means that e.g.: Word documents .doc or MP3 files with extension. dlf are ignored and will not be played. · AAC, WAV, PCM. NTFS audio files · DRM protected WMA files · WMA files in Lossless format 1 2 Playing a USB mass storage device Make sure that your AZ1836 is being powered by AC mains or specified batteries. Adjust the source selector to CD/USB. Display shows - - - (see 2), or - - - with USB (see 3) Press CD/USB to enter USB mode if USB is NOT displayed. Display will show USB (see 2). As shown in figure # , plug a compatible USB mass storage device to AZ1836's USB port marked . If needed, use a suitable USB cable to connect between the device and AZ1836's USB port. The device will automatically power on. · If the device is not powered on, turn on the power manually, then re-connnect it. AZ1836's display shows USB and the total number of playable audio files (Max. displayed track number is 1000) stored on the device. 4 5 Press 2; on your AZ1836 to start play. AZ1836's display will show USB and share the display information illustrated in the disc operation. Helpful hints: ­ Make sure that file names of MP3 files end with .mp3. and the file names of WMA files end with .wma. ­ For DRM protected WMA files, use Windows Media Player 10 (or later) for conversion. Visit www.microsoft.com for details about Windows Media Player and WM DRM (Windows Media Digital Rights Management). ­ For USB device playing, if the display shows "OL", it means that the USB device is electrically overloading AZ1836.You need to change a USB device. 1 2 3 4 CD Ripping - Recording disc f ...