ACT7582 - Mp3 player PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Portable CD player with MP3 functions
Power supply	Batteries (2× LR6/UM3/AA alkaline or 2× rechargeable NiMH AY 3362 ECO-PLUS) or power supply AY 3170 (4.5 V DC, 300 mA)
Main functions	CD playback, programming (PROG), SHUFFLE, REPEAT, SCAN, RESUME, HOLD, ESP/PSM modes, DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost), acoustic feedback, splash resistant
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth; for CDs, wipe from the center outward; do not use chemicals
Safety	Do not set the volume too high to protect hearing; do not use while driving; avoid moisture, excessive heat and contact with the lens; do not expose to water (splash resistant only)
Spare parts and repairability	Use only specified accessories (adapter AY 3170, batteries AY 3362, headphones AY 3678, car transformer AY 3545, cassette adapter AY 3501); do not repair yourself
General information	Complies with CE standards; recyclable packaging materials; dispose of used batteries at appropriate collection points

Frequently Asked Questions - ACT7582 PHILIPS

How to program tracks in the desired order?

When playback is stopped, select a track using the « or » buttons, then press PROG P. Repeat for up to 99 tracks. Press ►II to start programmed playback.

How to enable shuffle playback mode?

Press MODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE or SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL is displayed. Shuffle playback starts after 2 seconds. To return to normal, press MODE until the indication disappears.

What to do if the CD does not play and shows 'no dISC'?

Check that the CD is inserted with the printed side up, and that it is not scratched or dirty. Clean it from the center outward. If the CD is a CD-RW, it must be finalized first. Wait for the lens to defog if there is a temperature change.

How to charge the rechargeable NiMH batteries?

Insert AY 3362 ECO-PLUS NiMH batteries into the compartment. Connect the AY 3170 power supply to the 4.5 V DC jack and to the mains. Make sure the device is stopped (press ■ if necessary). The display shows CHARGE and charging takes about 5 hours. When the batteries are full, FuLL is displayed.

How to use the CD player in the car?

Use the car transformer AY 3545 (4.5 V/600 mA) and the cassette adapter AY 3501. Connect the transformer to the cigarette lighter and to the 4.5 V DC jack of the player. Connect the cassette adapter to the LINE OUT jack and insert it into the car stereo. Set the player volume to 8 and use the car stereo controls.

How to enable or disable the acoustic feedback (beep)?

Press and hold the DBB button for more than 3 seconds. The display shows bEEP (enabled) or no bEEP (disabled).

How to clean the CD player and CDs?

For the player, use a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use corrosive products. For CDs, wipe from the center outward with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not write anything on the disc.

What does the HOLD display mean and how to deactivate it?

The HoLD display indicates that the buttons are locked. Slide the switch to the OFF position to deactivate HOLD. If you set it to RESUME, playback will resume at the last position.

How to use the RESUME function?

During playback, slide the switch to the RESUME position. Stop playback with ■. To resume, press ►II; playback continues from where it stopped. To deactivate, set the switch to OFF.

What is the battery life depending on the mode?

With alkaline batteries: ESP off 14 h, ESP on 12 h, PSM 18 h. With NiMH batteries: 10 h, 8 h, 12 h respectively. Normal batteries last less (5 h, 4 h, 6 h).

USER MANUAL ACT7582 PHILIPS

In-car Connection 17

Troubleshooting 18-19

Français

Commandes 20-21

Alimentation electrique. 22-24

Ecouteurs 24

Informations generales 25

Lecture CD 26-27

Philips product warranty for

Australia. 70-71

Guarantee and service for

New Zealand 72

LINE OUT...3.5mm headphone socket
2 11.....switches the set on, starts and interrupts CD play
3. ....................skips and searches backward
4. skips and searches forward
5 display
DBB............DYNAMIC BASS BOOST: enhances the bass response, DBB 1→DBB 2→DBB 3→off

Press this button for more than 3 seconds to switch off/on acoustic feedback.

7 PROG P.........programs tracks and reviews the program
MODE.........selects the different playing possibilities: SHUFFLE, SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL, REPEAT, REPEAT ALL and SCAN
9 stops CD play, erases a program, activates charging and switches the set off
10 .open the CD lid here
RESUME...stores the last position played HOLD...locks all buttons OFF...switches RESUME and HOLD off
12 VOL ....... adjusts the volume
[13] .........typeplate
14 4.5V DC.....socket for external power supply
15 ESP / PSM...ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION is the buffer memory for uninterrupted sound. POWER SAVE MODE is for maximum battery play time. ESP→PSM→off

This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community

Batteries (supplied or optionally available)

With this set you can use either:

• alkaline batteries (type LR6, UM3 or AA), or
• the rechargeable ECO-PLUS NiMH batteries AY 3362. Make sure you purchase these special batteries, as any other batteries cannot be recharged on this set.

Inserting batteries

1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the CD lid.
3 Open the battery compartment and insert either 2 alkaline batteries or the AY 3362 batteries.

Notes: - Old and new or different types of batteries should not be used in combination.

• Remove batteries if they are empty or if the set will not be used for a long time.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

Indication of battery condition

• Full batteries: no indication.
• Weak batteries: flashes. This symbol is not shown when the rechargeable batteries are used.
• Empty batteries: flashes and is displayed. Replace the batteries or connect the mains adapter.

Average playing time of batteries under normal conditions

Battery type	ESP off	ESP on	PSM
Normal	5 hours	4 hours	6 hours
Alkaline	14 hours	12 hours	18 hours
NiMH	10 hours	8 hours	12 hours

Mains adapter (supplied or optionally available)

Only use the AY 3170 mains adapter (4.5V/300mA direct current, positive pole to the centre pin). Any other product may damage the set.

1 Make sure the local voltage corresponds to the adapter's voltage.
2 Connect the mains adapter to the 4.5V DC socket of the player and to the wall socket.

Notes: - Always disconnect the adapter when you are not using it.
- No acoustic feedback is available when using the adapter.

Recharging the AY 3362 ECO-PLUS NiMH batteries on board

1 Make sure you insert the rechargeable ECO-PLUS NiMH batteries AY 3362.
2 Connect the mains adapter to the 4.5V DC socket of the player and to the wall socket.

3 If necessary press once or twice until the set is switched off.

is shown and is displayed.
- The approximate charging time is 5 hours.
4 When the batteries are fully recharged, is shown and full is displayed.

Note: It is normal for the batteries to become warm during recharging.

ECO-PLUS NiMH battery information

• Recharging already charged or half-charged batteries will shorten their lifetime. Therefore, after using the ECO-PLUS NiMH batteries a few times, discharge them completely before recharging.
• To avoid a short circuit, the batteries should not touch any metal objects.
• If the batteries become empty soon after recharging, then they have reached the end of their lifetime.

Headphones AY 3678

Connecting the headphones

• Connect the supplied headphones to LINE OUT.

Note: LINE OUT can also be used for connecting your HiFi system (signal lead) or your car radio (adapter cassette or signal lead). In both cases, the volume of the CD player must be set to position 8.

Use your head when using headphones

Hearing safety: Do not play your headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise that continuous use at high volume can permanently damage your hearing. Traffic safety: Do not use headphones while driving a vehicle. It may create a hazard and it is illegal in many countries. Even if your headphones are an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you cannot hear what is going on around you.

CD player and CD handling

• Do not touch the lens (A) of the CD player.
• Do not expose the set, batteries or CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight).
• You can clean the CD player with a soft, slightly dampened lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents as they may have a corrosive effect.
• To clean the CD, wipe it in a straight line from the centre toward the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. A cleaning agent may damage the disc! Never write on a CD or attach a sticker to it.
• The lens may cloud over when the set is moved suddenly from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a CD is not possible then. Leave the CD player in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates.
  Active mobile phones in the vicinity of the CD player may cause malfunctions.
• Avoid dropping the set as this may cause damage.
• Never hold the player by its buckle itself as it can damage the set!

Splash resistance

• This set is splash-resistant. It is not meant to be used under water.
• Make sure that neither sand, dust nor water get into the player. Wipe them off before opening the buckle or closing the lid. Always touch the set with dry hands.
• Avoid the supplied headphones getting wet. If they do, however, dry them with a soft cloth.
• When the 4.5V DC socket and the LINE OUT headphone socket are not in use, always cover them with the attached rubber caps.
• To prevent a shock hazard, do not use the player near water during AC operation.

Playing a CD

1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the CD lid.
3 Insert an audio CD, printed side up, by pressing gently on the CD centre so that it fits onto the hub. Close the lid by pressing it down on the left side.
4 Press to switch the set on and start playback. The current track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track are displayed.
- You can interrupt playback by pressing The time where playback was interrupted starts to flash.
- Continue playback by pressing again.
5 Press to stop playback.
→ The total number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD are displayed.
6 Press again to switch off the set.
7 To remove the CD, hold it by its edge and press the hub gently while lifting the CD.

Notes: -Playback will stop if you open the CD lid. If there is no activity for 10 seconds, the set will switch off automatically.

Volume and sound adjustment

• Adjust the volume by using VOL

You can activate a bass enhancement to enjoy a more powerful sound. 3 different levels of bass power can be chosen.

1 Press DBB until the desired bass level is displayed. DBB 1 DBB 12 or DBB 123 is shown.
2 To deactivate the bass enhancement, press DBB until the indication goes off.

This CD player can play all kinds of audio discs, including CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables. Do not try to use CD-ROMs, CD-ls, CDVs or computer CDs on this CD player. If you play a CD-Rewritable, it takes 5–25 seconds after pressing until sound reproduction starts.

Note: The display message n F d 15c indicates that this CD has to be finalized (FINALIZE) with a CD recorder before you can play it on this CD player.

Selecting a track and searching

Selecting a track during playback

• Briefly press or once or several times to skip to the current, previous or subsequent track start.
  Playback continues with the selected track and its number is displayed.

Selecting a track when playback is stopped

1 Briefly press or once or several times.
The selected track number is displayed.

2 Press to start CD play.
Playback starts with the selected track.

Searching for a passage during playback

1 Keep or depressed to find a particular passage in a backward or forward direction.
Searching is started and playback continues at a low volume.

After 2 seconds the search speeds up.

2 Release the button when you reach the desired passage.

Normal playback continues from this position.

Note: During SCAN, searching is not possible.

Programming track numbers

You can select up to 99 tracks and store them in the memory in a desired sequence. You can store any track more than once.

1 While playback is stopped, select a track with or
2 Press PROG P to store the track.

PROGRAM lights up, the track number programmed and P with the total number of stored tracks are displayed.

3 Select and store all desired tracks in this way.
4 Press to start playback of your selected tracks.

PROGRAM is shown and playback starts.
- You can review the program by depressing PROG P for more than 2 seconds.
→ The display shows all stored tracks in sequence.

Note: If you press PROG P and there is no track selected, SELECT is displayed.

Erasing the program

1 If necessary, press to stop playback.
2 Press to erase the program.

L E R is displayed once, PROGRAM goes off and the program is erased.

Note: The program will also be erased if you interrupt the power supply, or open the CD lid.

Storing the last position played - RESUME

You can store the last position played. When restarting, playback continues from where you have stopped.

1 Switch the slider to RESUME during playback to activate RESUME.
RESUME is shown.
2 Press whenever you want to stop playback.
3 Press whenever you want to resume playback.
RESUME is shown and playback continues from where you have stopped.
- To deactivate RESUME, switch the slider to OFF.
RESUME goes off.

Note: If you open the CD lid, the last position played will not be stored any longer.

Locking all buttons - HOLD

You can lock the buttons of the set. When a key is pressed, no action will be executed then.

1 Switch the slider to HOLD to activate HOLD.

All buttons are locked.

H ^ is displayed by pressing any key. If the set is switched off, H ^ is displayed only by pressing

2 To deactivate HOLD, switch the slider to OFF.

Note: When you deactivate HOLD by switching the slider to RESUME and restart, playback continues from where you have stopped.

Hold

ESP/PSM

Press the ESP button repeatedly to switch to ESP→PSM→off.

The ESP/PSM symbol lights up in the display.
The ESP memory continuously stores in advance the CD data to be played. This is to prevent sound skipping during play due to shock and vibration.
Prolonged shocks and vibrations may empty the ESP memory completely, and CD play will be interrupted.

Note: When switching the ESP and PSM feature on and off, CD play will be delayed or interrupted for a short time.

Acoustic feedback

The set is equipped with a feature that accompanies various key operations with an acoustic signal.

• Keep DBB depressed for more than 3 seconds.

If the acoustic signal was deactivated:

bEEP is displayed and the acoustic signal is activated.

If the acoustic signal was activated:

no bEEP is displayed and the acoustic signal is deactivated.

BEEP

noBEEP

Selecting different playing possibilities - MODE

It is possible to play tracks in random order, to repeat a track or the CD and to play the first few seconds of each track.

1 Press MODE during playback as often as necessary until the display shows either:

SHUFFLE: All tracks of the CD are played in random order until all of them have been played once.
SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL: All tracks of the CD are played repeatedly in random order.
REPEAT: The current track is played repeatedly.
REPEAT ALL: The entire CD is played repeatedly.
SCAN: The first 10 seconds of each of the remaining tracks are played in sequence.

2Playback starts in the chosen mode after 2 seconds.
3 To return to normal playback, press MODE until the display indication disappears.

Environmental information

All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into three mono materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

In-car use (connections supplied or optionally available)

Only use the AY 3545 car voltage converter (4.5V/600mA, DC, positive pole to the centre pin) and the AY 3501 car adapter cassette. Any other product may damage the set.

1 Put the CD player on a horizontal, vibration-free and stable surface. Make sure it is a safe place, where the player is no danger or obstacle to the driver and pass

2 Connect the DC plug of the voltage converter to the 4.5V DC socket of the CD player (only for a 12V car battery, negative grounding).
3 Insert the voltage converter into the cigarette lighter socket. If necessary, clean the cigarette lighter socket to obtain a good electrical contact.
4 Turn down the volume and switch off the autoreverse function of your car radio cassette player.
5 Connect the adapter cassette plug to the LINE OUT socket of the CD player.
6 Carefully insert the adapter cassette into the car radio's cassette compartment.
7 Make sure the cord does not hinder your driving.
8 Start the CD player, set VOL to position 8 and adjust the sound with the car radio controls.
- Always remove the voltage converter from the cigarette lighter socket when the CD player is not in use.

Notes: - Avoid excessive heat from the car heating or from direct sunlight (e.g. in a parked car in the summer).

• If your car radio has a LINE IN jack, it is best to use this jack for the car radio connection instead of the adapter cassette. Connect the signal lead to this LINE IN jack and to the LINE OUT jack of the CD player.

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
No power, playback does not start	Batteries
	Batteries inserted incorrectly	Insert the batteries correctly
	Batteries are empty	Change the batteries
	Contact pins are dirty	Clean them with a cloth
	Mains adapter
	Loose connection	Connect the adapter securely
	In-car use
	Cigarette lighter is not powered when ignition is off	Switch on ignition or insert batteries
nF d'15C indication	CD-RW (CD-R) is not recorded properly	Use FINALIZE on the CD Recorder to complete the recording
no d'15C indication	The CD is scratched badly or dirty	Replace or clean the CD
	CD is not, or incorrectly, inserted	Insert a CD, label upwards
	The laser lens is steamed up	Wait until the lens has cleared
Hold indication and/or no reaction to controls	HOLD is activated	Deactivate HOLD
	Electrostatic discharge	Disconnect the set from power supply or take out the batteries for a few seconds
The CD skips tracks	The CD is damaged or dirty	Replace or clean the CD
	RESUME, SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active	Switch off RESUME, SHUFFLE or PROGRAM

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the set for repair.

If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
No sound or bad sound quality	PAUSE is activated	Press▶II
	Loose, wrong or dirty connections	Check and clean connections
	Volume is not adjusted	Adjust the volume
	Headphones worn the wrong way	Pay attention to the L (left) and R (right) indications
	Strong magnetic fields near the CD player	Change the player's position or connections
	In-car use
	Adapter cassette is inserted incorrectly	Insert the adapter cassette correctly
	Temperature inside the car is too high/low	Let the CD player adjust to the temperature
	Cigarette lighter socket is dirty	Clean the cigarette lighter socket
	Wrong playback direction of the car cassette player's autoreverse feature	Change the autoreverse direction
Battery recharging on board does not work	Use of wrong batteries	Only use the rechargeable ECO-PLUS NiMH batteries AY 3362
	Contacts are dirty	Clean them with a cloth

Philips product warranty for Australia only

Warranty conditions valid for Colour Television, Video Cassette Recorders, CD Recordable, DVD Players, Audio Systems, and Portable Audio.

The benefits given to the purchaser by this warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies which the purchaser has in respect of the product under the Trade Practices Act or other Commonwealth or State Law.

Philips Consumer Electronics warrants its products to the purchaser as follows and subject to the stated conditions.

12 months free service

Conditions of warranty

1. All claims for warranty service should be made to your nearest Philips Authorised Service Centre. Reasonable evidence of date of purchase must be provided.
2. This warranty extends only to defects occurring under normal use of the product when operated in accordance with the instructions.
3. Home service within the normal service area of our Philips Authorised Service Centres will be provided for television receivers with screen size 48 cm and above. All other products are to be brought or sent to your nearest Philips Authorised Service Centre.
4. This warranty does not cover:

a) Mileage or travelling time, pickup or delivery, cost of insurance.
b) Service costs arising from failure to correctly adjust the controls of the product or to observe the instructions, or inspections that reveal that the product is in normal working order.
c) Product failures caused by misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, accidental breakage, transit damage, inexpert repairs or modification by unauthorised persons, lightning strikes, vermin infestation or liquid spillage.
d) Cleaning of video or audio heads.
e) Inadequate receiving antennae.
f) Replacement of worn or used batteries, styli or other consumables.

The conditions contained in this warranty card replace and override the provisions of the World-Wide Guarantee for Products sold in Australia.

Philips Authorised Service Centres

To contact your nearest Philips Authorised Service Centre call 1300 36 1392 from anywhere in Australia.

Sydney

Adelaide

Newcastle

Hobart

Service is provided through 350 accredited service dealers throughout Australia. To find out about your nearest centre, call 1300 36 1392.

Perth

Wollongong

Melbourne

Canberra

Brisbane

Please record the following information for your records and keep in a safe place.

Model No:

Serial No:

Please retain your purchase receipt which is required to claim service under warranty.

Philips Consumer Electronics Australia Limited

ACN 008 445 743, 3 Figtree Drive

Homebush NSW 2140

Version 4,03/99,FPCP-030

Thank-you for purchasing this quality Philips product.

Philips New Zealand Ltd guarantees this product against defective components and faulty workmanship for a period of 12 months. Any defect in materials or workmanship occurring within 12 months from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions will be rectified free of charge by the retailer from whom this product was purchased.

Conditions

1. The product must have been purchased in New Zealand. As proof of purchase, retain the original sales docket indicating the date of purchase.
2. The guarantee applies only to faults caused by defective components, or faulty workmanship on the part of the manufacturer.
3. The guarantee does not cover failures caused by misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, accidental breakage, use on the incorrect voltage, use contrary to operating instructions, or unauthorised modification to the product or repair by an unauthorised technician.
4. Reasonable evidence (in the form of a sales docket) must be supplied to indicate that the product was purchased no more than 12 months prior to the date of your claim.
5. In the event of a failure, Philips shall be under no liability for any injury, or any loss or damage caused to property or products other than the product under guarantee.

This guarantee does not prejudice your rights under common law and statute, and is in addition to the normal responsibilities of the retailer and Philips.

How to claim

Should your Philips product fail within the guarantee period, please return it to the retailer from whom it was purchased. In most cases the retailer will be able to satisfactorily repair or replace the product.

However, should the retailer not be able to conclude the matter satisfactorily, or if you have other difficulties claiming under this guarantee, please contact

The Guarantee Controller

Philips New Zealand Ltd.

P.O.Box 41.021

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(09) 84 94 160

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