CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for Compact Discs
* Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the disc.
*Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. To the disc label.
*Clean the disc periodically with a soft ,
*If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the disc, it is probably dirty or damaged(scratched).
When cleaning the disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the center of the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc. Never wipe in circular motions.
* This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here. Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
* Compact Disc should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage.
*Do not expose compact disc to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures, or dust, etc. Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the disc.
*Do not stick or write anything on either side of the disc. Sharp writing instruments, or the ink may damage the surface.
Cleaning the unit
*To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.
*The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
*Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.
*Periodic cleaning of the tape heads, capstan and pinch roller is necessary to maintain good sound reproduction. Clean them after every 100hours of use or less if playback has deteriorated. Use a cotton swab moistened with head cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol, then wipe dry with another swab.
| R/P | Erase |
Pinch Roller | Head | Head |
Capstan
Cotton Swab
NOTE: Never use metal objects on or near the tape heads. Do not allow and cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
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Radio |
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Noise or sound | Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. | Retune the AM or FM broadcast station. | |
distorted on radio |
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FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly | Reorient FM telescopic antenna. | ||
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| AM: Unit is not positioned correctly | Rotate unit until best reception is | |
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FM STEREO indicator | Poor FM signal being received or BAND | Retune station, try another station or set | |
does not light. | switch is not set to FM STEREO. | BAND switch to FM STEREO. | |
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| Station is not broadcasting in stereo. | Change stations. | |
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AM or FM, no sound. | FUNCTION switch is not set to the | Slide the FUNCTION switch to the RADIO | |
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| RADIO position. | position. | |
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| Volume at minimum. | Increase Volume. | |
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Cassette Player |
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No sound. | FUNCTION switch is not set to the TAPE | Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE | |
position. | position. | ||
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| Volume at minimum. | Increase Volume. | |
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Sound distorted. | Dirty head. | Clean the head. | |
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Speed varies. | Tape old or worn. | Replace the tape. | |
Batteries are low. | Replace the batteries. | ||
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Cassette Recorder |
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Will not record. | Erase prevention tab removed. | Cover hole with adhesive tape. | |
Distorted sound on | Defective tape or dirty tape head. | Replace tape or clean tape head. | |
playback. |
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Compact Disc Player |
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CD/CD/RW Player will | FUNCTION switch is not set to the CD | Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD | |
not play. | position. | position. | |
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| CD is not installed or installed upside- | Insert CD with label side up. | |
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CD/CD/RW skip while | Disc is dirty or scratched. | Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc. | |
playing. |
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General |
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No Sound. | Headphones connected into the | Remove the Headphones from the | |
| Headphones jack. | Headphones jack. | |
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