PHILIPS AX3312
Service Manual

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INSTRUCTION FOR USE

FEATURES
Selecting different playing possibilities MODE It is possible to play tracks in random order, to repeat a single track or the entire CD, and to play the �rst few seconds of each track. 1 Press MODE during playback as often as required in order to activate one of the following �modes�. The active mode is shown in the display. yshuf�e : All tracks of the CD are played in random order until all of them have been played once. yshuf�e repeat all : All tracks of the CD are played repeatedly in random order. yrepeat : The current track is played repeatedly. yrepeat all : The entire CD is played repeatedly. ySCAN: The �rst 10 seconds of each of the remaining tracks are played in sequence. repeat all shuffle 2 Playback starts in the chosen mode after 2 seconds. � To return to normal playback, press MODE repeatedly until the display shows no active modes. ESP / Power Save Mode With a conventional portable CD-player you might have experienced that the music stopped e.g. when you were jogging. The ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION prevents loss of sound caused by light vibrations and shocks. Continuous playback is ensured. However ESP does not prevent playback interruptions during vigorous running. It also does not protect the unit against any damage caused by dropping! � Switch the slider to ESP ON during playback to activate the shock protection. y is shown and the protection is activated. � To deactivate the shock protection and enter the power save mode, switch the slider to POWER SAVE. y goes off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the warranty. If a fault occurs, �rst check the points listed, before taking the unit for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. The CD player has no power, or playback does not start � Check that your batteries are not dead or empty, that they are inserted correctly, that the contact pins are clean. � Your adapter connection may be loose. Connect it securely. � For in-car use, check that the car ignition is on. Also check player�s batteries. The indication NO dISC is displayed � Check that the CD is clean and correctly inserted (label-side upward). � If your lens has steamed up, wait a few minutes for this to clear. The indication NF dISC is displayed � CD-RW (CD-R) was not recorded properly. Use FINALIZE on your CD-recorder. The indication
HOLD

is on and/or there is no reaction to controls

� If HOLD is activated, then deactivate it. � Electrostatic discharge. Disconnect power or remove batteries for a few seconds. The CD skips tracks � The CD is damaged or dirty. Replace or clean the CD. � resume, shuf�e or program is active. Switch off whichever is on.

RESUME and HOLD You can interrupt playback and continue (even after an extended period of time) from the position where playback stopped (RESUME) and you can lock all buttons of the set so that no action will be executed (HOLD). Use the OFF�RESUME�HOLD slider for these functions. RESUME � continuing from where you have stopped 1 Switch the slider to RESUME during playback to activate RESUME. yresume is shown. 2 Press 9 whenever you want to stop playback. 3 Press 2; whenever you want to resume playback. yresume is shown and playback continues from where you have stopped.
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Troubleshooting No sound or bad sound quality. � PAUSE might be active. Press 2;. � Loose, wrong or dirty connections. Check and clean connections. � Volume might not be appropriately adjusted. Adjust the volume on the CD player or slider on your remote control. � Strong magnetic �elds. Check player�s position and connections. Also keep away from active mobile phones. � For in-car use, check that the cassette adapter is inserted correctly, that the car cassette player�s playback direction is correct (press autoreverse to change), and that the cigarette lighter jack is clean. Allow time for temperature change.

� To deactivate RESUME, switch the slider to OFF. yresume goes off. HOLD � locking all buttons You can lock the buttons of the set by switching the slider to HOLD. Now, when a key is pressed, no action will be executed. This is of use, for example, when transporting the player in a bag. With HOLD activated, you can avoid accidental activation of other functions. 1 Switch the slider to HOLD to activate HOLD. yAll buttons are locked HoLd is shown when you press any button. If the set is switched off, HoLd will be shown only when 2; is pressed. 2 To deactivate HOLD, switch the slider to OFF.
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Note: If you deactivate HOLD by switching the slider to RESUME, you will be activating the RESUME function.

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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.