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Supplied accessories 

– AC power cord 
– Remote control 

Top and front panels (See 

1

)

1

So

ur

ce selector

:

DISC/USB, FM,TAPE,

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

3

Display

– shows disc/USB play functions 

4

USB REC 

– copy one file or all files of a disc to an exter-

nal portable USB storage device/MP3 player

5

USB DELETE 

– delete one file or all files of an external

portable USB storage device/MP3 player

6

iR 

– 

infrared sensor for remote control 

7

USB/CD 

– enters disc or USB mode 

8

LIFT TO  OPEN

– opens/closes the DISC door 

9

TUNING

– tunes to radio stations 

0

VOLUME

– adjusts volume level 

!

Cassette keys

;

– interrupts recording or playback

9 /

– stops the tape and to open the

casstte holder

.

5

6

– fast winds/rewinds the tape

1

– starts playback

0

– starts recording

@

USB DIRECT

– connects an external USB mass storage

device

#

DBB

– for a more vivid bass response

Back panel (See 

1

)

$

Telescopic antenna

– improves FM reception

%

;

– 

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 

Remote control (See 

2

)

1

CD 

– enters disc mode 

2

USB 

– enters USB mode 

3

MODE 

– selects different play modes: e.g.

REP, REP

ALL, SHUF REP ALL 

or 

SHUF

(ran-

dom order) 

4

PROG

– programs tracks and reviews the program 

5

9

– stops DISC/USB playback;
– erases a program

6

2;

– starts/ pauses DISC/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 

4

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 exter-

nal portable USB storage device/MP3 player

English

Controls

AZ1856_Eng_93_CCR  2008.3.12  13:26  Page 6

Summary of Contents for AZ1856

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...USB CD USB REC DYNAMIC BASS BOOST USB DELETE 8 FM 9 2 1 3 0 4 5 7 DISC USB 1 ...

Page 3: ...2 ...

Page 4: ...3 9 4 7 8 5 6 0 ...

Page 5: ...Removing the insulation plastic tab ...

Page 6: ...volume level Cassette keys interrupts recording or playback 9 stops the tape and to open the casstte holder 5 6 fast winds rewinds the tape 1 starts playback 0 starts recording USB DIRECT connects an external USB mass storage device DBB for a more vivid bass response Back panel See 1 Telescopic antenna improves FM reception 3 5 mm stereo headphone socket Helpful hints The speakers will be muted wh...

Page 7: ...wn 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 3 To switch the set off completely withdraw the power cord from the wall socket 4 Install the unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be easil...

Page 8: ... tape is possible in both directions 8 To stop playback press 9 The keys are automatically released at the end of the tape 9 Set the source selector to OFF position with the cassette keys released to switch off the set Note During playback the keys are automatically released at the end of a tape and the set is switched off unless PAUSE mode has been activated During fast forwarding rewinding the k...

Page 9: ...passage 2 Put the CD player in position at the selected passage Recording will start from this exact point when you press 0 3 Press 2 to start recording 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 comput...

Page 10: ... your album In the pause stop position press 2 to start playback Finding a passage within a track 1 During playback press and hold down or The disc is played at high speed and low volume 2 When you recognize the passage you want release or Normal playback resumes Programming tracks You may store up to 40 tracks in the desired sequence If you like store any track more than once 1 In the stop positi...

Page 11: ...all the features offered by AZ1856 which are explained and instructed in the sections of disc operation Compatible USB mass storage devices With the AZ1856 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 recorde...

Page 12: ...ment For USB device playing if the display shows OL it means that the USB device is electri cally overloading AZ1856 You need to change a USB device CD Tape Tuner Ripping AZ1856 allows you to copy the music files or spoken contents of a disc tape station to the external USB device CD ripping 1 Adjust the source selector to DISC USB 2 Insert a disc audio CD or MP3 or WMA 3 Press USB CD to enter CD ...

Page 13: ... s During recording if the display shows 2 second flashing Err then tr it means that the file being played is invalid un recordable You need to skip track s During recording if the display shows 2 second flashing Err then dup it means that the file being played has been previously recorded due to the same file name as the previously recorded one You need to skip track Or you need to switch off and...

Page 14: ...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 lin...

Page 15: ...e USB device doesn t play on my AZ1856 It is not set in the USB mode Press CD USB to select USB mode The device is not securely connected to AZ1856 s USB direct Re connect the device and make sure that the device is powered on The device is not supported by AZ1856 or the audio file format stored on the device is not supported by AZ1856 Use a compatible device playable audio file format The disc fi...

Page 16: ... a safe volume level Set your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion Listen for reasonable periods of time Prolonged exposure to sound even at normally safe levels can also cause hearing loss Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using ...

Page 17: ...rk with this product b If your Mass storage device requires a battery power source please make sure you have a fresh battery in it or charge the USB device first and then plug it into this product again 2 Supported Music type a This device only supports unprotected music with file extension mp3 wma b Music bought from on line music stores are not supported because they are secured by Digital Right...

Page 18: ...Printed in China PDCC ZC ZYL 0812 W CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT AZ1856 Meet Philips at the Internet http www philips com English ...

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