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GeneralTroubleshooting
MAINTENANCE
Clean the parts indicated after every 50 hoursIf a fault occurs, first check the points listed
of operation or, on average, once a month.below before taking the set for repair. If you
are unable to remedy a problem by followingEnglish
these hints, consult your dealer or service
D C BAcentre.
Warning: Under no circomstances should you
try to repair the set yourself, as this would
invalidate the guarantee
PROBLEM
� POSSIBLE CAUSE
Y REMEDY
Y Open the cassette holder by pressing
EJECT 9.No sound
Y Use a cotton bud slightly moistened with� VOLUME is not adjusted
alcohol or a special head cleaning fluid.Y Adjust the VOLUME
Y Press PLAY ( and clean the rubber pressure� Headphones are connected
roller D.Y Disconnect the headphones
Y Then press PAUSE ; and clean the capstan
� Batteries are exhausted
C, recording/playback head B and erase
head A.Y Insert fresh batteries
Y After cleaning, press STOP 9.� Batteries are incorrectly inserted
Y Insert the batteries correctly
Cleaning of the heads A and B can also be� Mains lead is not securely connected
done by playing a cleaning cassette throughY Connect the mains lead properly
once.
Do not expose the set, batteries and cassettesBroadcast cannot be received
to rain, moisture, sand, or to excessive heat
e.g. from heating equipment or in motor cars� Insufficient antenna input
Y Rotate telescopic antenna (FM) or set (AM)
parked in the sun.
for best reception
RECYCLING
poor radio reception
Please observe the local regulations regarding
� Weak radio aerial signal
the disposal of packing materials, exhausted
batteries and old equipment.Y Aim the aerial for best reception:
� FM: incline and rotate telescopic aerial
Y All redundant packaging material has been� AM (MW/LW): rotate the entire set
omitted. We have done our utmost to make� Interference caused by the vicinity of
the packaging easy separable into three
mono-materials:electrical equipment
Y Keep the set away from electrical
� cardboard (box)equipment
� expandable polystyrene (buffer)
� polyethylene (bags, protective foamPoor cassette sound quality
sheet)
Y Your set consists of materials which can be� Dust and dirt on the heads, capstan or
recycled if disassembled by a specializedpressure roller
company.Y Clean the heads etc. See maintenance
Y Do not dispose of exhausted batteries with
your household waste.Recording does not work
The model number and production number are� Cassette tab (s) may be removed
located on the base of the set.Y Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the
missing tab space
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
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