Audio System Care

Radio

Do not use gas, solvents or abrasive cleaners on the radio. Wipe the surface of the radio with a lint-free cloth to remove dust. Slightly moisten the cloth with clean water to remove any finger marks from the outside surface of the radio.

If the radio is to be removed or the battery disconnected, first ensure that the radio code is recorded. The number will be required for re-insertion following radio installation or battery reconnection.

Cassettes

Always use good quality cassettes. Inferior quality tapes can jam the player mechanisms, adversely affect sound quality, and accelerate the build-up of deposits on the playback head.

Before playing a cassette, ensure that the tape is not loose on the spools. If necessary, take up the slack by gently turning the spools with the end of a pencil. A jammed or sticking tape will cause the auto-reverse mechanism to operate continuously.

It is advisable not to use a tape longer than 45 minutes playing time each side (C90). Cassettes should be stored in their library cases away from direct sunlight. Do not store cassettes in door pockets where magnets in loudspeakers can impair sound reproduction. Never insert a cassette that has a torn or loose label, it may cause the mechanism to jam.

After approximately 15 hours playing time, the audio screen will display ‘CLEAN TAPE’. Clean the tape mechanism itself using a proprietary cassette cleaning kit available from any good Hi-Fi stockist.

Caution: Do not use abrasive type cleaners as they can cause excessive wear of the playback head.

Compact discs (CDs)

When handling CDs, do not touch the playing surface. CDs should be stored in their cases away from direct sunlight, heat and dust. Scratches, finger-marks or dust on the surface of a disc can cause the optical pick-up to skip tracks. If the surface of a CD is dirty, use an appropriate CD cleaner.

Do not attempt to play discs that are damaged, warped, cracked or of incorrect size. They can seriously damage the playback mechanism.

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