INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
3-2
PCS 104 584
Basic Functions
INTERACTIVE SOUND
RDS
DBB
DSC
PRESETSTOP PLAY•PAUSE
iR
SENSOR
VOLUME
INCREDIBLE SURR.
CD
CLOCK
STANDBY
ON
PROGRAM
TIMER
ON•OFF
REPEAT
SELECT
SOURCE
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REV MODE
BAND
TUNING
SIDE A/B
TUNING
RECORD
PREV NEXT
CD
PROGRAM
TIMER
IMPORTANT:
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.
Switching on
There are 3 ways to switch the system on:
¶ press 2 STANDBY ON on the system and
the last selected source switches on;
¶ press SELECT SOURCE on the system and
the last selected source switches on;
¶ press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX on the
remote control.
To switch the system to standby, press 2
STANDBY ON once on the system (2 on
the remote control).
¶ If in recording mode, press STOP 9 (on the
remote control 9 ) first.
‹ The volume level, interactive sound settings,
last selected source and tuner presets will be
retained in the player's memory.
Power-saving automatic standby
As a power-saving feature, the system
automatically switches to standby 15 minutes
after a tape or CD has reached the end and no
control is operated.
Adjusting volume and sound
1 Turn the VOLUME control anti-clockwise to
decrease or clockwise to increase volume on the
system (or press VOLUME -/+ on the
remote control).
‹ Display shows the volume level VOL and a
number from 0-32.
2 Press the Interactive sound control, DSC on the
system or remote control once or more to
select the desired sound effect: OPTIMAL (no
indication)/ ROCK ( ) / JAZZ ( )/
POP ( ) .
3 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or
off.
‹ Display shows:
DBB
if the DBB is activated.
4 Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND (INC.
SURR. on the remote control) to switch the
surround sound effect on or off.
‹ Display shows:
if activated.
Note:
– The effect of INCREDIBLE SURROUND may
vary with different types of music.
5 Press MUTE on the remote
control to interrupt sound
reproduction instantly.
‹ Playback will continue
without sound and the display
shows MUTE.
¶ To activate sound reproduction you can:
– press MUTE again;
– adjust the volume controls;
– change source.
DS
DBB
MUTE
SI
RADIO RECEPTION
Poor radio reception. ¶ The signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.
¶ Increase the distance from TV or VCR.
TAPE DECK OPERATION
Recording or playback cannot be ¶ Clean deck parts, see Maintenance.
made. ¶ Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape for recording.
“CHECK TAPE” is displayed. ¶ Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
Tape deck door cannot open. ¶ Reconnect the AC power plug and switch on
the system again.
GENERAL
Does not react when any buttons ¶ Press STANDBY ON to switch off the system.
is pressed. Remove the AC power plug from the wall
outlet, then reconnect the power plug and
switch on the system again.
No or poor sound. ¶ Adjust the volume.
¶ Disconnect the headphones.
¶ Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
¶ Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
Reversed left and right sound. ¶ Check the speaker connections and location.
Remote control does not function properly. ¶ Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.)
before pressing the function button (É,í,ë,
etc.).
¶ Reduce the distance to the system.
¶ Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/-signs) as indicated.
¶ Replace the batteries.
Timer is not working. ¶ Set the clock.
¶ Press TIMER ON•OFF to switch on the timer.
¶ If recording is in progress, stop recording.
Troubleshooting
WARNING
Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock! Under no circumstances
should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty
¶ If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
¶ If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
Symptom Remedy
CD PLAYER OPERATION
“NO DISC” is displayed. ¶ Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
¶ Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
¶ Use a finalised CD-R(W).
¶ Replace or clean the disc, see Maintenance.