CASSETTE RECORDER

CD Synchro Start recording

1

Select CD function.

2

Insert a CD and if desired, program track numbers.

3

Open the cassette door.

4

Insert a suitable tape into the cassette deck and

 

close the door.

MAINTENANCE & SAFETY

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

5 Press 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 exhausted/ 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 aerial

Environmental information

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

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.

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Philips AZ-2050 warranty Cassette Recorder, Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Safety