Philips AZ3856 User Manual
Summary
This user manual provides operating instructions for the Philips AZ3856 CD Soundmachine, a portable CD and radio audio system. It covers safety precautions, battery installation and usage guidelines, basic playback controls for CD and radio modes, and maintenance recommendations for home and portable music listening.
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AZ3856
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CD Soundmachine Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome AZ3856 EN User manual
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EN 1 Important Safety Important Safety Instructions a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clea...
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as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been d...
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higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher volumes of sound. So af...
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Notice This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. This product complies with the requirements of the following directives and guidelines: 2004/108/EC + 2...
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Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhaust...
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The type plate is located on the back of the apparatus. • What’s in the box Check and identify the contents of the package: Main unit• AC power adaptor• Remote control• User Manual• Quick Start Guide•...
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Select a preset radio station.• Skip to the previous/next album.• 7 PROGRAM Program tracks and browse the program. • MODE Select a play mode: REPEAT or SHUFFLE.• 8 SOURCE Select a source.• 9 IR Remote...
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Overview of the remote control (See 2) 1 CD Select disc source.• 2 / Skip to the previous/next album.• Select a preset radio station.• Tune to a radio station.• Skip to the previous/next track.• Start...
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12 USB Select USB source. • 13 TUNER Select tuner source.• 3 Get started Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures • other than herein may result in hazardous radiation expos...
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Install remote control batteries Caution Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or • fire. Never discard batteries in fire. Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different bran...
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1 Connect the power adaptor to the DC input jack on the apparatus and to the power supply socket. To switch the apparatus off completely, disconnect the power • adaptor from the power supply socket. (...
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Play tape When you play or record a tape, the sound source cannot be • changed. 1 Press SOURCE to select the tape source. 2 Open the tape button cover. 3 Press to open the tape door. 4 Load the tape w...
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Listen to an external device You can listen to an MP3 player through this apparatus. 1 Use a cable with 3.5mm plugs on both ends (not supplied) to connect MP3 LINK jack (3.5mm) on this apparatus and t...
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2 To return to normal play, press MODE repeatedly until play mode icons are no longer displayed. Only • and can be selected when you play programmed tracks. Program tracks You can program a maximum of...
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2 Press and hold / for more than 2 seconds. [SEARCH] (search) is displayed. » The radio tunes to a station with strong reception automatically. » 3 Repeat step 2 to tune to more stations. To tune to a...
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The preset number and the frequency of the preset station are » displayed. 4 Repeat the above steps to program other stations. To overwrite a programmed station, store another station in • its place. ...
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The quality of recorded sound can differ depending on the • source and the tape used. Record from CD to tape 1 Press CD to select disc source. 2 Load a disc. 3 Stop disc playback. 4 Press to open the ...
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To pause recording, press• . To resume, press this button again. To stop recording, press• . Record from USB 1 Press USB to select USB source. 2 Connect a USB device. 3 Stop USB playback. 4 Press to o...
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Listen through headphone 1 Plug a headphone into the socket on the unit. Turn on/off the screen backlight To turn on/off the screen backlight of main unit, 1 Press and hold SLEEP. 8 Product informatio...
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Tuner Tuning Range FM: 87.5 - 108MHz; MW: 531 - 1602k Hz Tuning grid 50 k Hz (FM); 9 k Hz (MW) Total Harmonic Distortion <3% Signal to Noise Ratio >50 d B Tape deck Frequency response 125 - 8000...
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Supported MP3 disc formats ISO9660, Joliet• Maximum title number: 512 (depending on file name length)• Maximum album number: 255• Supported sampling frequencies: 32 k Hz, 44.1k Hz, 48 k Hz• Supported ...
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Maintenance Clean the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do • not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Clean discs When a disc bec...
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If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the philips web site (www.philips.com/support), or con...
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USB device not supported The USB device is incompatible with the apparatus. Try another one.• No disc detected Insert a disc.• Check if the disc is inserted upside down.• Wait until the moisture conde...
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© Royal Philips Electronics N.V. 2009 All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective ...
Manual Details
| Brand | Philips |
|---|---|
| Pages | 28 |
| File Size | 2.39 MB |
| Published | June 17, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if the unit loses power or has no response?
Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the system again.
How should I safely handle batteries to prevent leakage?
Install all batteries correctly (+ and - as marked), never mix types, and remove them when not used for a long time.
What hazards should I be aware of concerning this device's placement?
Do not place it near water, block ventilation openings, or install it near heat sources like radiators.
How can I fix issues with the remote control that isn't working?
Ensure you select the correct source using the remote and reduce the distance between the remote and the unit.