CASSETTE RECORDERMAINTENANCE & SAFETYTROUBLESHOOTING
CD Synchro Start recordingSafety InformationWARNING
1 Select CD/MP3 function.Y Place the set on a hard, flat and stable surface soDo not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock! Under no circumstances should you try to
2 Insert a CD and if desired, programme track num-repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
that the system does not tilt.
bers.If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
3 Open the cassette door.Y Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to humidity,If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating
4 Insert a suitable tape into the cassette deck and
equipment or direct sunlight. Remote control does not function properly The disc skips tracks
close the door.
5 Press RECORD 0 to start recording.Y The apparatus shall not be exposed to � Batteries exhausted/ incorrectly inserted� Disc damaged or dirty
Y Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
? Playing of the CD/program starts automaticallydripping or splashing. Y Replace or clean disc
from the beginning. You donOt need to start theY Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 15� Distance/ angle between the set too large� SHUF or PROG is active
CD player separately.cm between the ventilation holes and surroundingY Reduce the distance/ angleY Switch off SHUF/PROG
? Display: shows briefly.surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-up.Note:
No sound /power
6 To pause recording, press PAUSE ;. Y The ventilation should not be impeded by cover-For a disc with CD Audio tracks and MP3 files,
Press PAUSE ; again to resume recording.�Volume not adjustedthe MP3 files may be unplayable, depending on
ing the ventilation openings with items, such asthe encoding software.
7 To stop recording, press STOP/OPEN 9/.newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc..Y Adjust the VOLUME
� Power cord not securely connectedSound skips during MP3 playback
Recording from the RadioY No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall�MP3 file made at compression level exceeding
1 Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning tobe placed on the apparatus. Y Connect the AC power cord properly320kbps
radio stations).Y No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,� Batteries dead/ incorrectly insertedY Use a lower compression level to record CD tracks
2 Follow steps 3-7, under CD Synchro Start record-should be placed on the apparatus. Y Insert (fresh) batteries correctlyinto MP3 format
ing.Y The mechanical parts of the set contain Severe radio hum or noise� Disc damaged or dirty
Y Replace or clean disc
self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
Maintenance & Safety (See 8, 9)� Electrical interference: set too close to TV, VCR or
lubricated.computerPoor cassette sound quality
CD player and CD handling
Y If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly, use aYTo clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use anyY Increase the distance� Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
cleaning agents containing alcohol, Y Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
cleaning CD to clean the lens before taking the set
to repair.ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these mayPoor radio reception� Use of incompatible cassette types
harm the housing.�Weak radio signal(METAL or CHROME)
Y The lens of the CD player should never be touched!
Y Sudden changes in the surrounding temperatureTape deck maintenance Y FM: Adjust the FM telescopic aerialY Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
can cause condensation on the lens of your CDTo ensure quality recording and playback of the tapeRecording does not work
player. Playing a CD is then not possible. Do notdeck, clean parts A, B and C as shown, once aindication
attempt to clean the lens but leave the set in amonth. Use a cotton bud slightly moistened with alco-� CD badly scratched or dirty� Cassette tab(s) may be broken
Y Replace/ clean CD, see MaintenanceY Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space
warm environment until the moisture evaporates.hol or a special head cleaning fluid to clean the deck.
Y Always close the CD door to avoid dust on the1 Open the cassette door.� Laser lens steamed up
lens.2 Press PLAY 1 and clean the roller C.YWait until lens has cleared
YTo clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the3 Press PAUSE ; and clean the heads A, and the� CD-R/CD-RW is blank/ not finalized
centre towards the edge using a soft, lint-freecapstan B.Y Use a finalized CD-R(W)
cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as they may4 After cleaning, press STOP/OPEN 9/.� CD-ROM disc inserted/
damage the disc.CD contains non-audio files
Y Never write on a CD or attach any stickers to it.Y Use CD Audio discs/MP3-CD only/
press or once or more to skip to a CD audio
track instead of the data files
Note:
Make sure the CD is not encoded with Copyright
protection technologies, as some do not con-
form to the Compact Disc standard. |
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