INSTRUCTION FOR USE
3-6
PCS 107 278
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.
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 would
invalidate the guarantee.
PROBLEM
– POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY
No sound/power
– VOLUME not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– Headphones connected
• Disconnect headphones
– mains lead not securely connected
• Connect the AC mains lead 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: Direct the FM telescopic aerial for
optimum reception
indication
–
No CD inserted
• Insert a CD
–
CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see MAINTENANCE
–
Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
indication
–
CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalised
• Use a finalised CD-R(W)
–
CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see MAINTENANCE
The CD skips tracks
– CD is damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean the CD
– SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active
• Switch off SHUFFLE/ PROGRAM
Poor cassette sound quality
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts etc., 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.
Remote control does not function properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Distance/ angle between the set too large
• Reduce the distance/ angle
– Remote sensor obstructed by object, sticker
etc.
• Remove obstruction/ make sure right hand
side of cassette door is free from obstruction
The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.
Recording from the radio
1.
Tune to the desired radio station (See Tuning to radio sations).
2.
Press STOP•OPEN 9/ to open the cassette door.
3.
Insert a suitable cassette into the cassette deck and close the
cassette door.
4.
Press RECORD 0 to start recording.
5.
For brief interruptions, press PAUSE ;. To resume recording,
press PAUSE ; again.
6.
To stop recording, press STOP•OPEN 9/.
MAINTENANCE
Tape deck maintenance
To ensure quality recording and playback of the tape deck, clean
parts A,B and C shown in the diagram below, after approx.
50 hours of operation, or on average 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 by pressing STOP•OPEN 9/.
2.
Press PLAY 1 and clean the rubber pressure roller C.
3.
Press PAUSE ; and clean the magnetic heads A and also the
capstan B .
4.
After cleaning, press STOP•OPEN 9/.
Note: Cleaning of the heads can also be done by playing a
cleaning cassette through once.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy
to separate into three mono-materials: cardboard (box), expandable polystyrene (buffer),
polyethylene (bags, protective foam).
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.
A AB
C