CASSETTE RECORDER
CD Synchro Start recording 1 Select CD/MP3 function. 2 Insert a CD and if desired, programme track numbers. 3 Open the cassette door. 4 Insert a suitable tape into the cassette deck and close the door. 5 Press RECORD 0 to start recording. � Playing of the CD/program starts automatically from the beginning. You don�t need to start the CD player separately. � Display: shows briefly. 6 To pause recording, press PAUSE ;. Press PAUSE ; again to resume recording. 7 To stop recording, press STOP/OPEN 9/. Recording from the Radio 1 Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to radio stations). 2 Follow steps 3-7, under CD Synchro Start recording. Maintenance & Safety (See 8, 9) CD player and CD handling � If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly, use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before taking the set to repair. � The lens of the CD player should never be touched! � Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause condensation on the lens of your CD player. Playing a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to clean the lens but leave the set in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates. � Always close the CD door to avoid dust on the lens. � To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the centre towards the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as they may damage the disc. � Never write on a CD or attach any stickers to it.
MAINTENANCE & SAFETY
Safety Information � Place the set on a hard, flat and stable surface so that the system does not tilt. � Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. � The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. � Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 15 cm between the ventilation holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-up. � The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.. � No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. � No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. � The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. � To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the housing. Tape deck maintenance To ensure quality recording and playback of the tape deck, clean parts A, B and C as shown, once a month. Use a cotton bud slightly moistened with alcohol or a special head cleaning fluid to clean the deck. 1 Open the cassette door. 2 Press PLAY 1 and clean the roller C. 3 Press PAUSE ; and clean the heads A, and the capstan B. 4 After cleaning, press STOP/OPEN 9/.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock! Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre. Remote control does not function properly � Batteries exhausted/ incorrectly inserted � Insert (fresh) batteries correctly � Distance/ angle between the set too large � Reduce the distance/ angle No sound /power � Volume not adjusted � Adjust the VOLUME � Power cord not securely connected � Connect the AC power cord properly � Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted � Insert (fresh) batteries correctly Severe radio hum or noise � Electrical interference: set too close to TV, VCR or computer � Increase the distance Poor radio reception � Weak radio signal � FM: Adjust the FM telescopic aerial indication � CD badly scratched or dirty � Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance Laser lens steamed up Wait until lens has cleared CD-R/CD-RW is blank/ not finalized Use a finalized CD-R(W) CD-ROM disc inserted/ CD contains non-audio files � 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 conform to the Compact Disc standard. � � � � � The disc skips tracks � Disc damaged or dirty � Replace or clean disc � SHUF or PROG is active � Switch off SHUF/PROG Note: For a disc with CD Audio tracks and MP3 files, the MP3 files software. the encoding may be unplayable, depending on Sound skips during MP3 playback � MP3 file made at compression level exceeding 320kbps � Use a lower compression level to record CD tracks into MP3 format � Disc damaged or dirty � Replace or clean disc Poor cassette sound quality � Dust and dirt on the heads, etc. � Clean deck parts, see Maintenance � Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or CHROME) � Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording Recording does not work � Cassette tab(s) may be broken � Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space
