Digital Tuner; Cassette Recorder; Troubleshooting - Philips AZ1310 Service Manual

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

DIGITAL TUNER

Autostore
Autostore automatically starts programming radio
stations from preset 1. Available stations are
programmed in order if the station with sufficient
reception strength. Any previous presets e.g. manually
programmed will be erased.
• Press PROG for 2 seconds or more to activate
autostore programming.
™ The display shows AUtO, PROG blinks,
followed by the radio station details when
stored.
After all stations are stored, the first preset station
will then automatically play.
To listen to a preset station
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• Press the PRESET , buttons once or more until
the desired preset station is displayed.

CASSETTE RECORDER

CD Synchro Start Recording
1. Adjust the POWER slider to CD.
2. Insert a CD and if desired, program track numbers.
3. Insert a suitable tape into the cassette deck and
close the door.
4. Press RECORD 0 to start recording.
– Playing of the CD program starts automatically
from the beginning of the program. You don't
need to start the CD player separately.
To select and record a particular passage
within a CD track:
or §. Release the control when
§
• Press SEARCH
you recognize the passage you want.
• To pause CD playback, press 2;.
• Recording starts from this exact point in the track
when you press RECORD 0.
5. To pause recording, press PAUSE ;. Press
PAUSE ; again to resume recording.
6. To stop recording, press OPEN•STOP 0 9.
Recording from the Radio
1. Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to
radio stations).
2. Follow steps 3-6, under CD Synchro Start
Recording.
For more information on operation instruction please visit Philips Audio internet site :
http://www.audio.philips.com
CD PLAYER
CD PLAYER
Playing a CD
This CD player plays Audio Discs including CD-
Recordables and CD-Rewritables.
1. Adjust the POWER slider to CD.
2. Open the CD Door.
™ OPEN is displayed.
3. Insert a CD with the printed side facing up and
close the door.
™ no cd if no CD inserted/ CD dirty, incorrectly
inserted or damaged.
™ nF cd if you have inserted a non-finalized CD-
R(W).
4. Press 2; to start playback.
™ dAtA if your CD contains non-audio i.e. data
files.
5. To pause playback press 2;. Press 2; again to
resume play.
™ Display flashes during pause.
6. To stop CD playback, press the 9 button.
Note : CD play will also stop when:
- the CD door is opened
- the CD has reached the end
- you select TAPE or MW / FM function.
Selecting a different track
or § once or repeatedly to
§
• Press SEARCH
select your track.
• In the pause / stop position, press.2; to start
playback.
Finding a passage within a track
or §.
§
1. Press and hold SEARCH
– The CD is played at high speed and low volume.
2. When you recognize the passage you want,
or § to resume normal playback.
§
release
Note : During a CD program or if SHUFFLE/
REPEAT active, searching is only possible within a
track.
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
(See 7)
• Don't expose the set, batteries, CDs or cassettes to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat.
• Clean the set with a dry cloth. Don't use any clean-
ing agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene
or abrasives as these may harm the set.
• Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the
system does not tilt. Make sure there is good venti-
lation to prevent the set overheating.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubri-
cating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.
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 and tape door to avoid dust
on the lens.
• To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the
centre 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.
Tape deck maintenance
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 alco-
hol or a special head cleaning fluid to clean the deck.
1. Open the tape door.
2. Press PLAY 1 and clean the roller C.
3. Press PAUSE ; and clean the heads A, and the
capstan B.
4. After cleaning, press OPEN•STOP 0 9.
Note:
Cleaning of the heads can also be done by playing a
cleaning cassette through once.
3 - 2
CD PLAYER
Different play modes: SHUFFLE and REPEAT
You can select and change the various play modes
before or during playback, and combine the modes
with PROG. (See 4)
(SHUFFLE) - tracks of the entire CD/ program
are played in random order
(SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL) - to repeat the
entire CD/ program continuously in random order
(REPEAT ALL) - repeats the entire CD/ program
(REPEAT) - plays the current track continuously
1. To select play mode, press MODE once or more.
2. Press 2; to start playback if in the stop position.
3. To select normal playback, press MODE repeated-
ly until the various modes are no longer displayed.
– You can also press the 9 button to cancel your
play mode.
Programming track numbers
In the stop position, select and store your CD tracks in
the desired sequence. Up to 20 tracks can be stored in
the memory.
§ or §
1. Press SEARCH on the set to select your
desired track number.
2. Press PROG.
™ Display: PROG, Prog briefly and your select-
ed track number. (See 5)
™ If you attempt to program without first
selecting a track number, noSE is shown.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 to select and store all desired
tracks.
™ Display: FULL if you try to program more
than 20 tracks.
Reviewing the program
In the stop position, press and hold PROG until the
display shows all your stored track numbers in
sequence.

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
invalidate the guarantee.
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– Mains lead not securely connected
• Connect the AC mains lead properly
– Batteries exhausted/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
Severe radio hum or noise
– Electrical interference: set too close to TV, VCR or
computer
• Move the set to increase the distance
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
• FM: Adjust the FM telescopic aerial
no cd indication
– CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
– Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
nF cd indication
– CD-R(W) is blank/ not finalized
• Use a finalized CD-R(W)
Environmental information
We have done our best to reduce the packaging and make it easy to separate into 3 materials:
cardboard, expandable polystyrene, polyethylene.
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, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
CASSETTE RECORDER
Erasing a program
You can erase the program by either:
• pressing 9 twice
™ CLr is displayed briefly and PROG
disappears.
• You select TAPE or MW / FM function.
• Open the CD door.
CASSETTE RECORDER
Cassette playback
1. Adjust the POWER slider to TAPE.
™ Display: shows tAPE throughout tape
operation.
2. Insert a cassette as shown and close the door.
3. Press PLAY 1 to start playback.
4. To pause playback press PAUSE ;. Press again to
resume.
5. Press SEARCH 5 or 6 to fast wind the tape.
6. To stop the tape, press OPEN•STOP 0 9.
The keys are automatically released at the end of a
tape and the set switched off, except if PAUSE ; has
been activated.
General information on recording
• Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or.
other rights of third parties are not infringed.
• For recording, use only NORMAL type cassettes
(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.
• The best recording level is set automatically.
Altering the VOLUME or DBB controls will not
affect the recording.
• 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.
dAtA indication
– CD contains non-audio files
or § once or more to skip to a
• Press SEARCH
CD audio track, instead of the data file
The CD skips tracks
– CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
– SHUFFLE or PROG is active
• Switch off SHUFFLE / PROG
Poor cassette sound quality
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or
CHROME)
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
Recording does not work
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space