Philips soundmachine az1830 User Manual

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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
• 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 con-
trols
– 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.
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 
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.
The USB device doesn’t play on my
AZ1830 
– It is not set in the USB mode.
• Press CD/USB to select USB mode.
– The device is not securely connected to AZ1830’s
USB port.
• Re-connect the device, and make sure that the
device is powered on.
– The device is not supported by AZ1830, or the
audio file format stored on the device is not sup-
ported by AZ1830.
• Use a compatible device/ playable audio file for-
mat.
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.
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 dis-
assembled by a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead
batteries and old equipment.