Samsung MM-J5S Safety Precautions, Cleaning Your, Micro-ComponentSystem, Discs, Service

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	Safety Precautions	Cleaning Your
		Micro-Component System
GB

Precautions When Using Compact	Before Contacting the After-Sales
Discs	Service

GB

The following diagrams illustrate the precautions to be taken	To obtain the best possible results from your
when using or moving your micro-component system.	micro-component system, you must clean the following
	elements regularly:

Handle your compact discs with care. Always hold them by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on the shiny surface.

When you have finished playing a compact disc, always put it back

It always takes a little time to become familiar with a new appliance. If you have any of the problems listed below, try the solutions given.

Ambient operating conditions:

The outer casing

The compact disc player

The cassette players (heads, rollers and drive capstans)

Always unplug the system from the wall outlet:

Before cleaning it

If you are not going to be using it for a long time

Outer Casing

Clean the outer casing regularly using a soft cloth and a light detergent. Do not use abrasive powders, liquids or aerosol cleaners. Never let any liquids get into the system.

Do not expose the unit to direct sun

in its case.

Do not fix paper or adhesive tape to the discs and do not write on the label.

Clean them with a special-purpose cloth.

Store your compact discs in a clean place, out of direct sunlight, where they will not be exposed to high temperatures.

	COMPACT
Always use compact discs marked	DIGITAL AUDIO .

They may save you the time and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call.

Problem	Checks/Explanation
The system does not work	• The main lead is not correctly plugged into
	a wall socket or the wall socket is not
	switched on.

•The remote control batteries need replacing or the polarity has not been respected.

•The STANDBY/ON button has not been pressed.

Ambient temperature 5°C-35°C

Humidity10-75%

radiation or other heat sources.		Compact Disc Player
This could lead to overheating and
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malfunction of the unit.			Before playing a compact disc, clean it with a special CD cleaning
			agent. Do not use the same cleaning agents as for vinyl LP records.
			Carefully wipe the disc from the centre outward.
	2		Regularly clean the player with a special cleaning disc (available from
			your local dealer).

GThere is no sound

E N E R A L

• The volume has been completely turned

down.

• The correct function (TUNER, CD, TAPE,

AUX) has not been selected.

• You have connected a set of earphones.

• The loudspeaker wires have been

disconnected.

• The MUTE button has been pressed.

Tape Decks
1	Press PUSH EJECT(	) to open the cassette deck.
2	Use a cotton bud and a special cassette cleaning agent to clean the:
	Head (1)

Precautions When Using Audio Cassettes

Check that the tape in the cassette is sufficiently taut.

To prevent erasing a cassette that you wish to keep, remove the safety tab on the upper edge of the cassette. To record a cassette,

The Timer does not work

In case it does not work, even the action is taken as above.

• The timer has been stopped by pressing

TIMER ON/OFF.

• Press the POWER SOUND button for 5

seconds in power ‘OFF’(standby), then it is

returned the original position (RESET)

• The CD function has not been selected.

• The disc has been inserted face down or is

Do not place potted plants or vases on top of the unit. Moisture entering the unit could lead to dangerous electric shock and can cause equipment damage. In such events immediately disconnect the main plug from the socket.

During thunderstorms, disconnect the main plug from the socket. Main voltage peaks due to light- ning could damage the unit.

Rollers (2)

Drive capstans (3)

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where the tab has been broken, simply cover the opening with adhesive tape.

When you have finished playing a cassette, always put it back in its case.

Store your cassettes in a clean place, out of direct sunlight, where they will not be exposed to high temperatures.

C D

The compact disc player does not start playing

either dirty or scratched.

• The laser sensor is dirty or dusty.

• The system has not been installed on a flat,

horizontal surface.

• Condensation has formed in the player;

leave the system in a warm, airy room for at

least one hour.

VOLUME

UP

DOWN

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Avoid using 120-minute cassettes as they place unnecessary strain on the tape mechanism.

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AThe tape does not start playing

S S E T

T	The volume falls off
E
	The cassette is not erased correctly
S
	There is excessive wow and flutter

RReception is poor or no radio

• The TAPE function has not been selected.

• The cassette has not been inserted correctly.

• The cassette player has not been closed.

• The tape is either slack or broken.

• The audio heads are dirty.

• The rollers or drive capstans are dirty.

• The tape is worn.

• The TUNER function has not been selected.

• The radio frequency has not been correctly

selected.

• The aerial has been disconnected or is not

Remove the batteries from the	When using headphones, take care
remote control, if not used for any	not to listen at excessive volumes.
extended period.	Extended use of headphones at
Leaking batteries can cause serious	high volumes will lead to hearing
damage to the remote control.	damage.

If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent corrosion.

Although your system is very hard-wearing, it should not be used in an excessively dusty environment or subjected to shocks or extreme heat (close to heating appliances or in direct sunlight, etc.).

If the unit emits an unpleasant odour when in use, unplug it from the main supply and contact the after-sales service.

Astations are received at all

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facing the right way. Turn it until you find the

best orientation.

• You are in a building that blocks radio

waves; you must use an outside aerial.

If the above guidelines do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of:

The model and serial numbers, normally printed on the rear of the system

Your warranty details

A clear description of the problem

Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.

Do not place heavy items on the	Do not remove any equipment panels.
main lead. Main cable damage can	The inside of the unit
lead to damage of the equipment (fire	contains live components, which
hazard) and can cause electric	cause electric shock.
shock.

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