Tape Operation / Recording

English

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

Press and hold down on 4 ¢. Release the control when you recognize the passage you want.

To pause CD playback press PLAY2; (on the remote control 2;).

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

6To pause, press PAUSE;. Press again to resume.

7To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.

Recording from the radio

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

2Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tape door.

3Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the tape door.

4Press RECORD● to start recording.

5To interrupt playback press PAUSE;.To resume, press this key again.

6To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially

available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

Cleaning the disc lens

After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens.To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths

To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of

tape operation.

Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once.

A A B C

Demagnetising the heads

Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer.

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Philips MCM190 user manual Maintenance, Recording from the radio