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MP3-CD Soundmachine
AZ1226
User manual
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
AZ 1226
Printed in China
YM-621-1
Power Supply
Basic Function / Radio
English
Controls / Power Suppy
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Incorrect use of batteries can cause
electrolyte leakage and will corrode the
compartment or cause the batteries to burst:
Basic functions
Switching on/off the set:
Supplied accessories
AC power cord
Back panel
^ Telescopic antenna - improves FM
reception.
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2
To switch on, adjust the source selector to
CD/MP3, RADIO or TAPE/OFF as
desired.
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Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with
carbon zinc. Only use batteries of the same
type for the set.
& p - 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Top and front panels (See 1)
* Battery door - open to insert 6 x 1.5V
1
2
TUNING – tunes to radio stations
R-14/ UM2/ C-cells.
To switch off, adjust the source selector to
TAPE/OFF and check the cassette keys are
released.
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When inserting new batteries, do not try to
mix old batteries with the new ones.
MW•FM
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selects wavebands, MW or FM
( AC MAINS - inlet for power cord.
3 Cassette recorder keys:
PAUSE ; pauses playback or recording
STOP•OPEN 9
Remove the batteries if the set is not to be
used for a long time.
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CAUTION
Adjusting volume and sound
Adjust the sound with the VOLUME and
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) controls.
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Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure or other unsafe
operation.
Using AC power
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stops playback or recording.
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opens the cassette holder.
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.
SEARCH 5 or 6
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fast winds/rewinds
the tape
Radio reception
Push the source selector to RADIO.
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2
PLAY 1
RECORD 0
2; - starts or pauses disc playback.
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starts playback
Adjust the MW•FM to MW or FM to
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starts recording
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3
If your set is equipped with a voltage
selector, adjust the selector so that it
matches with the local power supply.
select your desired waveband.
Power Supply
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3
4
Turn TUNING to tune to a radio station.
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.
5 SEARCH ∞ § – skips or searches a
To switch off the radio, adjust the source
selector to TAPE/OFF and check the
cassette keys are released.
passage/track backward or forward.
Connect the power cord to the
AC MAINS inlet and the wall socket.The
set is now ready for use.
6
9
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stops disc playback;
erases a program;
Helpful hints:
To improve reception
Batteries (not included)
4
To switch the set off completely, withdraw
the power cord from the wall socket.
7 Cassette door
1
2
Open the battery compartment and insert
six batteries, type R-14, UM-2 or C-cells,
(preferably alkaline) with the correct polarity
as indicated by the "+" and "–" symbols inside
the compartment (See 1).
8 ALBUM+ (up)
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For FM, extend, incline and turn the
telescopic antenna. Reduce its length if the
signal is too strong.
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Disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket to protect your set during heavy
thunderstorms.
– For MP3-CD only: select albums
9 PROG – programs tracks and reviews the
program
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For MW, uses a built-in antenna. Direct this
antenna by turning the whole set.
The type plate is located on the bottom
of the set.
0
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MODE – selects different play modes:
e.g. REPEAT or SHUFFLE (random order)
Replace the compartment door, making sure
the batteries are firmly and correctly in place.
The set is now ready to operate.
DBB (DYNAMIC BASS BOOST)
Helpful hints:
To avoid unnecessary energy consumption,
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turns the bass enhancement on/off.
VOLUME adjusts volume level
Display shows disc functions
Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.
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#
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always adjust the source selector to
TAPE/OFF after using the set. Also check
that the tape deck keys are released.
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Source selector : CD/MP3, RADIO,
TAPE/OFF
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selects CD/MP3-CD, radio or tape source
of sound
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switches off the set
% LIFTTO OPEN – lift here to open the disc
door
MP3-CD/ CD Player
MP3-CD/CD Player
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4
Insert a disc with the printed side facing up
and press the disc door gently close.
About MP3
Programming tracks
You may store up to 20 tracks (for MP3-CD:
10 tracks) in the desired sequence. If you like,
store any track more than once.
Selecting different play
The music compression technology MP3
(MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) significantly reduce
the digital data of an audio CD while
maintaining CD quality sound.
modes (See 5, 6)
➜ Display:The total number of tracks
appears.
You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback, and
combine REPEAT modes with PROG.
Press 2; to start playback.
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2
In the stop position, press PROG to start
programming.
➜ Display shows P01 indicating the start of
the program. PROG flashes. (See 4)
➜ Display:
2
and the current track number.
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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.)
REP – plays the current track continuously.
For MP3-CD only:
REP ALL – plays the entire disc/program
continuously.
➜The current track number “XXX“ and
album number “ALBUM XXX“ will be
displayed interchangeably. (See 2 3)
Press
∞
or
§
to select your desired track
SHUF – plays all tracks in random order.
number.
5
To pause playback press 2;
➜ Display: flashes.
Press 2; again to resume playback.
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2
3
To select play modes, press MODE once or
more.
For MP3-CD: first press ALBUM + once
or more to find your album.
2
Creating a MP3 CD: burn the music files
from your computer hard disc on a CDR or
CDRW using your CD burner.
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7
Press 2; to start playback if in the stop
position.
3
Press PROG to store the desired track.
➜ Display shows P02 (up to 20 or 10
in sequence), indicating the next program
location available.
To stop playback, press
9.
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.
Helpful Hints:
Helpful Hints:
The disc playback will also stop when:
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you open the disc compartment;
you select RADIO or TAPE sound source;
the disc has reached the end of the playback.
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5
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select and store all
desired tracks.
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Make sure that the file names of the MP3 files
end with .mp3 .
Total number of music files and albums: around
350 (with a typical file name length of 20
characters)
Press 2; to play the program.
Selecting a different track
Press ∞ or § once or repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the display.
To review your program
In the stop position, press and hold PROG 2
seconds.
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The length of file names affects the number of
tracks for playback.With shorter file names,
more files can be burned on a disc.
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➜The display shows all the stored tracks in
sequence.
For MP3-CD: First press ALBUM + (up)
once or more to find your album.
In the pause/stop position, press 2; to start
playback.
Playing a disc
Helpful Hints:
This player plays Audio Discs including CD-R/
CD-RW, and MP3 CD. Do not try to play a
CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV,VCD, DVD or
computer CD.
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Display shows P01 if no track is
programmed
If you try to store more than 20 tracks (for
MP3-CD: 10 tracks), no track can be selected
and the display will show P--.
Finding a passage within a
track
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2
During playback, press and hold down
IMPORTANT!
∞ or §
.
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CDs encoded with copyright protection
technologies by some record companies may
be unplayable by this product.
For a disc with CD Audio tracks and MP3 files,
only the CD Audio tracks will be played.
➜ The disc is played at high speed and low
volume.
To erase a program
You can erase a program by:
When you recognize the passage you want
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– pressing
9
(twice during playback or once
release ∞ or §
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in the stop position);
➜ Normal playback resumes.
1
2
Adjust the source selector to CD/MP3.
➜ Display: - - - appears.
– selecting RADIO or TAPE sound source;
– opening the disc door;
➜ Display: PROG disappears.
Helpful Hints:
When your searching reaches the end of the
last track, the disc playback stops.
To open the disc door, lift the disc door at
the edge marked LIFT TO OPEN.
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Cassette Recorder
Maintenance & Safety
CD/MP3-CD synchro start recording
Tape operation/recording
Playing a tape
Adjust the source selector to
TAPE/OFF.
Safety information (See 7)
Place the set on a hard, flat and stable surface
so that the system does not tilt.
Tape deck maintenance
1
2
Select CD/MP3 source.
(See 7)
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Insert a disc and if desired, program track
numbers.
To ensure quality recording and playback of
the tape deck, clean parts A, B and C as
shown, once a month. Use a cotton bud
slightly moistened with alcohol or a special
head cleaning fluid to clean the deck.
1
2
Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
3
Press
9/ to open the cassette holder. Insert
Press STOP•OPEN 9/ to open the
cassette holder, insert a cassette and close
the deck.
a blank tape and close the deck.
4
Press RECORD 0 to start recording.
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
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2
3
Open the cassette holder by pressing
9/.
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Playing of the disc/ programme starts auto-
matically from the beginning.You don’t need
to start the player separately.
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4
5
6
Press PLAY 1 to start playback.
To pause playback press PAUSE 8.
To resume, press 8 again.
Press
Press
1
and clean the roller C.
Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of
15 cm between the ventilation holes and sur-
rounding surfaces is necessary to prevent
heat build-up.
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and clean the heads A, and the
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6
For brief interruptions, press
recording, press again.
To stop recording, press
;.To resume
capstan B.
To stop the tape, press
9/.
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4
After cleaning, press 9/.
➜ Cleaning of the heads can also be done by
playing a cleaning cassette through once.
Fast forwarding/rewinding
9/.
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The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc..
1
2
Press SEARCH 5 or 6 until you reach
your desired passage.
Recording from the Radio
Press
9/ to stop rewinding/fast forwarding.
1
2
Adjust the source selector to RADIO.
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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
CD player and CD handling
(See 7)
If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly,
use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before
taking the set to repair.
Tune to a desired radio station (See Radio
reception)
Helpful Hints:
No naked flame sources, such as lighted can-
dles, should be placed on the apparatus.
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During playback, the keys are automatically
release at the end of a tape, and the set is
switched off (except if 8 has been activated).
During fast forwarding/rewinding, the keys will
not be released at the end of a tape.To
switch off the set, make sure the cassette keys
are also released.
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3
Follows steps 3-6, under CD/MP3 synchro
start recording.
The mechanical parts of the set contain
self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled
or lubricated.
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The lens of the CD player should never be
touched!
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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.
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.
General information on recording
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Recording is permissible insofar as copyright
or. other rights of third parties are not
infringed.
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Always close the CD-tape door to avoid dust
on the lens.
For recording, use only NORMAL type cas-
settes (IEC type I) on which the tabs have not
yet been broken.This deck is not suited for
recording on CHROME (IEC II) or METAL
(IEC IV) type cassettes.
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.
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including com-
puter programmes, files, broadcasts and
sound recordings, may be an infringe-
ment of copyrights and constitute a
criminal offence.This equipment should
not be used for such purposes.
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The best recording level is set automatically.
Altering the VOLUME and DBB controls
will not affect the recording.
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Never write on a CD or attach any stickers
to it.
To protect a tape from accidental erasure,
break out the tabs. If you wish to record
again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive
tape.
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.
WARNING:
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no cir-
cumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will inval-
idate the guarantee.
No sound /power
The disc skips tracks
– Volume not adjusted
– Disc damaged or dirty
• Adjust theVOLUME
• Replace or clean disc
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Headphones connected to the set
• Disconnect headphones
– Shuffle or program is active
• Switch off shuffle/program
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging can be easily separat-
ed into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plastic.
Note:
For a disc with CD Audio tracks and MP3
files, only the CD Audio tracks will be played.
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.
Sound skips during MP3 playback
– Disc contains non-audio files
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MP3 file made at compression level exceeding
320kbps
• Insert a suitable disc or press SEARCH ∞ or
§
once or more skip to an audio track, instead
• Use a lower compression level to record CD
of the data files
tracks into MP3 format
Display does not function properly/No
reaction to operation of any of the con-
trols
– Disc damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean disc
Poor cassette sound quality
– Electrostatic discharge
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or
CHROME)
• Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a
few seconds
no indication
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
– No disc inserted
Recording does not work
• 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
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space
• Wait until lens has cleared
Note:
Make sure the CD is not encoded with
Copyright protection technologies, as some
do not conform to the Compact Disc
standard. .
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