PHILIPS AX3223/17B
Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION / CD PLAY
In-car use (connections supplied or optionally available) Only use the AY 3545 (4822 219 10033) or AY 3548 (3140 118 71890) car voltage converter (4.5 V DC, positive pole to the center pin) and the AY 3501 cassette car adapter. Any other product may damage the set. 1 Put the set on a horizontal, vibration-free and stable surface. Make sure it is in a safe place, where the set is neither a danger nor an obstacle to the driver and the passengers. 2 Plug the voltage converter into the cigarette lighter jack (only for 12 V car battery, negative grounding), then connect the wired end with 4.5V DC input jack on the set.
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CD PLAY / FEATURES
Playback information � If a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or a CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) is not recorded properly, nF dISC is displayed, indicating that the CD has not been �nalized. In that case, use FINALIZE on your CD recorder to complete the recording. � When playing a CD-Rewritable (CD-RW), please note that it takes 3�15 seconds after pressing 2; for sound reproduction to start. � Playback will stop if you open the CD lid. � While the CD is read, 1 -:- �ashes in the display. Volume and bass Volume adjustment � Adjust the volume by using VOL E.

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If necessary, clean the cigarette lighter jack to obtain a good electrical contact. Turn down the volume and connect the cassette adapter plug to LINE OUT/p on the set. Carefully insert the cassette adapter into the car radio�s cassette compartment. Make sure the cord does not hinder your driving. Decrease the volume on the set if necessary. Start playback on the set and adjust the sound with the car radio controls.
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Bass adjustment � Press DBB to switch the bass enhancement on or off y is shown if the bass enhancement is activated.

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� Always remove the voltage converter from the cigarette lighter jackwhen the set is not in use. Note: If your car radio has a LINE IN jack, it is better to use it for the car radio connection instead of the cassette.adapter. Connect the signal lead to this LINE IN jack and to LINE OUT/p on the set.

Remote control (supplied or optionally available) Use the AY 3768 cord remote control.The buttons on the remote control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the set. 1 Press 9 twice to switch off the set. 2 Firmly connect the remote control to LINE OUT/p on the set. 3 Adjust the volume VOL E on the CD player and remote control.

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Playing a CD This CD-player can play all kinds of Audio Discs such as CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables. Do not try to play a CD-ROM, CDi, VCD, DVD or computer CD. 1 Push the OPEN 2 slider to open the player. 2 Insert an audio CD, printed side up, by pressing the CD onto the hub. 3 Close the player by pressing the lid down. 4 Press 2; to switch the player on and start playback. yThe current track number and elapsed playing time are displayed. � You can pause playback by pressing 2;. yThe time at which playback was paused starts �ashing. � You can continue playback by pressing 2; again. 5 Press 9 to stop playback. yThe total number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD are displayed. 6 Press 9 again to switch the player off. � To remove the CD, hold it by its edge and press the hub gently while lifting the CD. Note: If there is no activity, the set will automatically switch off after a while to save energy.
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Selecting a track and searching Selecting a track during playback � Brie�y press � or § once or several times to skip to the current, previous or next track. yPlayback continues with the selected track, and the track�s number is displayed. Selecting a track when playback is stopped 1 Brie�y press � or § once or several times to select the desired track. The track number is displayed. 2 Press 2; to start CD play. yPlayback starts with the selected track. Searching for a passage during playback 1 Keep � or § pressed to �nd a particular passage in a backward or forward direction. ySearching starts while playback continues at low volume. After 2 seconds the search speeds up. 2 Release the button when you reach the desired passage. yPlayback continues from this position. Notes: � If the player is in SCAN mode (see MODE chapter), searching is not possible. � In shuf�e, shuf�e repeat all or repeat mode (see MODE chapter), or while playing a program, searching is only possible within the particular track.

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