PCS 107 142
3-5
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Synchro Start CD recording
1 Select CD source.
2 Insert a CD and if desired, programme
track numbers.
3 Press STOP•OPEN 9/ to open the
cassette door. Insert a blank tape.
4 Close the cassette door.
5 Press RECORD 0 to start recording.
• Playing of the CD programme starts
automatically from the beginning of the
programme. It is not necessary to start the
CD player separately.
6 For brief interruptions press PAUSE ;.To
resume recording, press PAUSE ; again.
7 To stop recording, press STOP•OPEN 9/.
Selecting and recording a particular
passage
• During CD playback, press and hold down
the SEARCH buttons ∞ or § on the set
to find your passage.
• Press PLAY•PAUSE 2; to put the CD
player on pause at the selected passage.
‹ Recording will begin from this exact
point in the track when you press
RECORD 0.
Recording from the Radio
1 Select RADIO source and your waveband.
2 Tune to the desired radio station (see
Radio reception).
3 Press STOP•OPEN 9/ to open the
cassette door. Insert a blank tape.
4 Close the cassette door.
5 Press RECORD 0 to start recording.
6 For brief interruptions, press PAUSE ;.To
resume recording, press PAUSE ; again.
7 To stop recording,
press STOP•OPEN 9/.
Precautions &
General Maintenance
• Place the set on a hard and flat surface so
that the system does not tilt.
• Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs or
cassettes to humidity, rain, sand or excessive
heat caused by heating equipment or direct
sunlight.
• Do not cover the set. Adequate ventilation
with a minimum gap of 6 inches between
the ventilation holes and surrounding
surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-
up.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain
self-lubricating bearings and must not be
oiled or lubricated.
• To clean the set, use a soft, slightly
dampened chamois leather. Do not use any
cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these
may harm the housing.
Recording Maintenance
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
service centre.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this
will invalidate the guarantee.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No sound – Adjust the VOLUME
No power – Mains lead not securely connected.
Connect AC mains lead properly
– Batteries exhausted /incorrectly inserted.
Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
Display does not function – Electrostatic discharge
properly/ No reaction to Switch off and unplug the set.
operation of any of the Reconnect after a few seconds.
controls
no d1SC, Cd Err or – No CD inserted, insert a CD
nF d1SC indication – CD badly scratched/ dirty.
Replace/ clean CD (see maintenance)
– CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalized.
Use a finalized CD-R(W)
– Laser lens steamed up.Wait until lens has acclimatized
Laser lens steamed up – Wait until lens has cleared
– Wait until lens has acclimatized
CD playback does not work – CD badly scratched/ dirty.
Replace/ clean CD (see maintenance)
The CD skips tracks – CD damaged or dirty. Replace or clean CD.
– Programme is active. Quit programme mode
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 a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space.