Philips AZ2055 warranty Cassette Recorder, Troubleshooting, General Information on Recording

Page 10

CASSETTE RECORDER

MAINTENANCE & SAFETY

TROUBLESHOOTING

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RECORDING

Recording is permissible insofar as copyright or.

 

other rights of third parties are not infringed.

For recording, use only NORMAL type cassettes

 

(IEC type I) on which the tabs have not yet been

Maintenance & Safety

CD player and CD handling (See 6)

• If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly, use a

cleaning CD to clean the lens before taking the set

to repair.

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 warranty.

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 center.

 

broken. This deck is not suited for recording on

 

CHROME (IEC II) or METAL (IEC IV) type cassettes.

The best recording level is set automatically.

 

Altering the VOLUME, DBB or BASS, MID &

 

HIGH controls will not affect the recording.

To protect a tape from accidental erasure, break

 

out the tabs. If you wish to record again, cover the

 

tabs with a piece of adhesive tape.

CD Synchro Start recording

1Select CD function.

2Insert a CD and if desired, program track numbers.

3Open the cassette door.

4Insert a suitable tape into the cassette deck and close the door.

5Press RECORD 0 to start recording.

Playing of the CD program starts automatically from the beginning of the program. You don’t need to start the CD player separately.

To select and record a particular passage within a CD track:

Press ∞ or §. Release the control when you recognize the passage you want.

To pause CD playback, press 2;.

Recording starts from this exact point in the track when you press RECORD 0.

6To pause recording, press PAUSE ;.

Press PAUSE ; again to resume recording.

7To stop recording, press STOP/OPEN 9/.

Recording from the Radio

1Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to radio stations).

2Follow steps 3-7, under Synchro Start CD recording.

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

 

center 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.

Safety Information

Don’t expose the set, batteries, CDs or cassettes to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat.

Clean the set with a dry cloth. Don’t use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the set.

Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the system does not tilt. Make sure there is good ventilation to prevent the set overheating.

The mechanical parts of the set contain self- lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.

Tape deck maintenance (See 7)

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 2 and clean the roller C.

3

Press PAUSE ; and clean the heads A, and the

 

capstan B.

Remote control does not function properly (AZ 2055 only)

Batteries dead/ 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

Headphones connected to the set

• Disconnect headphones

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 antenna

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

Environmental information

Recording does not work

– Cassette tab(s) may be broken

• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space

indication

– 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/ not finalized

• Use a finalized CD-R(W)

indication

CD-ROM disc inserted/

CD contains non-audio files

Use CD Audio discs only/

press ∞ or § once or more to skip to a CD audio track instead of the data files

The CD skips tracks

CD damaged or dirty

• Replace or clean CD

SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active

• Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM

4 After cleaning, press STOP/OPEN 9/.

We have done our best to reduce the packaging and make it easy to separate into 3 materials: cardboard, expandable polystyrene, polyethylene.

Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment.

Image 10
Contents Audio See a Page Owner Confirmation Important Safety Instructions Limited Warranty Atención Basic Functions CD Player Digital TunerDigital Tuner Cassette RecorderCassette Recorder TroubleshootingGeneral Information on Recording CMM/0251