Technicolor - Thomson A3300 manual Troubleshooting Tips More Information, Maintenance

Troubleshooting Tips

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	Solution
Problem
	Check power cord for a secure connection.
System will	Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into
not turn on	power source again.
	Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
	Increase the volume setting.
	Check connection to speakers.
No sound	Check that you have selected the appropriate
	function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.
	Make sure mute is off.
	Check antenna connection.
Poor radio	Move antenna.
reception	Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair
	dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent
	lights.
	Check that CD is in the tray.
CD does	Check that CD label is facing up.
not play	Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
	Check that CD function is selected.
	Use CD Lens Cleaner.
	Clean the disc.
CD sound	Clean the disc.
skips	Check disc for warping, scratches, or other dam-
	age.

Problem	Solution
	Check if something is causing the system to vibrate.
	If so, move the system.
	Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away or
	on a different surface from the main unit.
CD button	Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and then
will not	back to CD.
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Distorted or	Inspect the tape heads and clean and demagnetize.
noisy tape
recordings
Remote	Check that the batteries are properly installed.
control	Replace weak batteries.
does not	Check the system is plugged into power source.
work	Point the remote directly at the system’s front
	panel.
	Move closer to the system.
	Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
	system.

Tape Player

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodically open the door of each deck and clean the magnetic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by play- ing a demagnetizing cassette (available through an audio equipment store).

To protect recordings one or

both sides of a tape, remove	Side A Protection	Side B Protection
the corresponding tab. If you	A	B
later want to record on the
tape, affix a piece of adhesive
tape over the hole.

Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack

in your tapes can cause scratches A

on the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some

slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.

Safety Precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any

repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a

trained technician.

• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid

enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained

Important Battery Information EN

•Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month. Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to provin- cial and local regulations. Any battery may leak elec- trolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

Headset Safety

•Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high-volume play.

•If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

•You should use extreme caution or temporarily discon- tinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

Don’t Infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copy- right law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by

Maintenance

Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.

CD Player

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician.

Handling CDs

•Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix labels

or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or damage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs

Cleaning CDs

•Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.

•If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth.

•Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc surface

technician for inspection.

• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music

on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the car-

tridge and stylus of a record player. Although this prod-

uct incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe

when operated according to directions.

• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use

damaged, warped, or cracked discs.

Prevent damage to this product, set switch for proper

voltage.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside

the disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting on

the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment door

open for an extended period of time. If the lens

becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air

blower brush designed for camera lenses.

• Do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.

Thomson multimedia.

Technical Specification

Power supply: 230V~50Hz for Thomson models, Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):

Unit size - 329 x 306 x 400 Speaker - A3300 - 329 x 240 x 245

- A3500 - 329 x 240 x 275

Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)

CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 20Hz to 20 kHz

Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English ver- sion serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

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