Aiwa CSD-EL300 User Manual

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CSD-EL300

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

Installation

1 Water and moisture – Do not use this unit near water, such as

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool, or the like.

2 Heat – Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating

vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5˚C (41˚F) or greater than 35˚C (95˚F).

3 Mounting surface – Place the unit on a flat, even surface. 4 Ventilation – The unit should be situated with adequate space

around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from the each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.

5 Objects and liquid entry – Take care that objects or liquids do

not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands – When placed or

mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit or cart to overturn or fall.

7 Condensation – Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:

- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting – The unit should not be mounted on

a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions.

Electric Power

1 Power sources – Use on batteries or AC house current, as

specified in the Operating Instructions and marked on the unit.

2 Polarization – As a safety feature, some units are equipped with

polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.

3 AC power cord

- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or shock.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the unit to the power socket.

- Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

4 Extension cord – To help prevent electric shock, do not use a

polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.

5 When not in use – Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet

or remove all the batteries if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damage Requiring Service

Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

Owner’s record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)

CSD-EL300

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREP ARATIONS

POWER SUPPL Y................................................................. 4

REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................... 4

BEFORE OPERA TION ........................................................ 5

SETTING THE CLOCK ........................................................ 5

SOUND

ADJUSTING THE SOUND...................................................6

T APE PLA YBACK

TAPE OPERATIONS............................................................ 7

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ............................................................... 8

PRESETTING STATIONS .................................................... 9

CD PLAYING

CD OPERA TIONS.............................................................. 10

RECORDING

RECORDING ..................................................................... 12

TIMER

TIMER PLAY/TIMER RECORDING................................... 13

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ...........................................13

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................. 14

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 14

SPECIFICA TIONS ............................................................. 15

PARTS INDEX..................................................... Back cover

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PREPARATIONS

POWER SUPPLY

USING ON AC HOUSE CURRENT

Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.

1 to the AC inlet

of the unit

AC cord (supplied)

The OPE/BATT indicator lights up while the power is on.

CAUTION

Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords may result in the risk of fire.

USING ON BATTERIES

Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and insert eight R14 (size C) batteries, not supplied, as illustrated below. Then close the lid.

To switch from AC power supply to battery power supply, disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.

• When using the unit on the batteries, the display will not be illuminated.

2 to an AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

REMOTE CONTROL

INSERTING BATTERIES

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries.

When to replace the batteries

The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the remote sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Some operations can be performed using the buttons on the remote control only, or those on the main unit only, while others can be performed using the buttons on the main unit as well as the remote control. This instructions manual clearly describes the buttons available for each operation.

To use the buttons

Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the main unit to use the buttons on the remote control.

The batteries need to be replaced when:

The OPE/BATT indicator becomes dim, the tape speed slows down, volume decreases, or sound is distorted during operation.

Notes on batteries

To avoid damage from leakage or explosion, observe the following:

• Insert the batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned.

• Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones.

• Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or take them apart.

• Remove dead batteries.

If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.

NOTE

If power is interrupted for more than 12 hours, all settings stored in memory, such as the clock, the timer, and the presetting of the broadcasting stations, are cleared and need to be set again.

NOTE

• If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

• The remote control may not operate correctly when: – The line of sight between the remote control and the unit

is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight

– Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)

• The c button on the remote control has the same function as that of the d button on the main unit.

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BEFORE OPERATION

SETTING THE CLOCK

To turn the unit on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE/REV MODE, TUNER/BAND, CD). Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function). The POWER button is also available. Pressing the z CD OPEN button turns the unit on as well.

After use

Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display changes to the clock.

NOTE

When using on the batteries, you cannot turn the power on with the remote control.

To use the headphones

Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm, inch) to the PHONES jack. No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

When the power code is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase, the clock display flashes.

Press the CLOCK button.

5 flashes.

(12-hour standard)

Turn the VOLUME/TIMER control to adjust the clock.

For quick adjustment, turn the control quickly. You can also press the f or g button. Holding these buttons down will vary the time in 20-minute units.

Press the ENTER or a button to complete the setting.

5 on the display disappears and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

To display the current time

Press the CLOCK button. To return to the operation display, press the CLOCK button or one of the function buttons.

To switch to the 12/24-hour standard

While the clock is displayed, press the s button. In the 12-hour standard, “AM 12:00” indicates midnight and “PM 12:00” indicates noon.

If the clock display flashes while the power is off

This is caused by a power interruption. The current time needs to be reset. If power is interrupted for more than approximately 12 hours, all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

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SOUND

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

VOLUME CONTROL

Turn the VOLUME/TIMER control on the main unit or press the VOLUME buttons on the remote control.

The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (31). The volume level is automatically set to 21 if the power is turned off when the volume level is set to 22 or more.

EQUALIZER MODE

Press the 3-MODE EQ button on the unit or the EQ button on the remote control repeatedly. The mode changes to the ROCK, POP, JAZZ or normal mode cyclically.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music

To display the current volume level

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. The volume level is displayed for 4 seconds.

SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound.

Press the T-BASS button.

To cancel, press the button again.

NOTE

Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the TBASS system.

Q SURROUND SYSTEM

The Q SURROUND system built into this unit uses only two speakers at the left and right to create an atmosphere that sound as if you are surrounded by two front speakers and two rear speakers.

Press the QSURROUND button.

To cancel, press the button again.

NOTE

• The Q SURROUND system does not work in monaural mode.

• At higher volumes, turning Q SURROUND on may cause sound distortion. In this case, turn the volume down.

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TAPE PLAYBACK

TAPE OPERATIONS

INSERTING A TAPE

Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

Press the TAPE/REV MODE button (or the TAPE button on the remote control) and press the OPEN mark to open the cassette holder.

PLAYING BACK A TAPE

Insert a tape.

Press the d button (or the c button on the remote control) to start play.

Playback side of the tape

Tape counter

x: The side facing upward is being played (forward). c: The opposite side is being played (reverse).

To stop play, press the s button. To pause play, press the a button. To resume play, press

again. To change the playback side, press the d button in play mode. To fast forward or rewind, press the f or g button in stop mode. Then press the s button to stop the tape.

To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)

Press the TAPE/REV MODE (TAPE) button. The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape begins.

Insert a tape with the exposed side facing forward. Push the cassette holder to close.

To select a reverse mode

Each time the TAPE/REV MODE (TAPE) button is pressed, the reverse mode changes.

To play one side only, select P. To play from front side to back side once only, select To play both sides repeatedly, select ].

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press the s button in stop mode. The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened.

About cassette tapes

• To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape with a screwdriver or other pointed tool after recording.

Side A

Tab for side A

To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc.

• 120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.

• Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.

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RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING

Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to select the desired band.

FM AM

If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be played (Direct Play Function).

Press the f or g button to select a station.

Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes. During FM stereo reception, "STEREO" is displayed.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press the MODE button on the remote control. MONO appears on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

To restore stereo reception, repeat the above again.

To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval. Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND button on the unit. To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

NOTE

When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations (see "PRESETTING STATIONS") are cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.

Frequency

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep the f or g button pressed until the radio starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press the f or g button.

• The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals.

For better reception FM

Extend the FM antenna and orient it for the best reception.

The AM antenna is inside the unit. Position the unit for the best reception.

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PRESETTING STATIONS

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band.

Press the numbered buttons to select a preset number.

Example:

To select preset number 15, press the +10 and 5 buttons. To select preset number 10, press the +10 and 0 buttons.

Another method to select a preset number

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band. Then, press the d button (or the c button) repeatedly. Each time the button is pressed, the next ascending number is selected.

You can preset up to 15 stations in each band. When a station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset number to tune in to a preset station directly.

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band. Then, press the f or g button to select a station.

Press the a button to store the station.

A station is assigned a preset number, beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band.

Preset number

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

To clear a preset station

Select the preset station to be cleared. Then, press the s button, and press the a button within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.

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CD PLAYING

CD OPERATIONS

LOADING A DISC

Press the CD button, press the CD OPEN button to open the disc compartment, and load a disc with a label side up. Then press the CD OPEN button again to close the disc compartment.

Total number of tracks and total playing time are displayed. It will take about 15 seconds when loading a CD-RW disc.

Total playing time

To stop play, press the s button. To pause play, press the a button. To resume play, press

again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep the f or g button pressed and release the button at the desired point.

To skip to the beginning of a track during playback,

press the f or g button repeatedly.

To remove the disc, press the CD OPEN button. To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)

Press the CD button. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc begins. To replace the disc before play, press the CD OPEN button to open the disc compartment.

Selecting a track with the remote control

Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select a track.

Example:

To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons. To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons. The selected track starts to play and play continues to the end of that disc.

NOTE

• The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc that is recorded on personal computers or some kinds of CD-R/RW recorders because of differences in recording platforms.

• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the recordable side or the labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc. It may cause malfunction.

• When loading an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc, it may take about 15 seconds to open the disc compartment after pressing the z CD OPEN button.

• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.

• When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, put it onto the inner circle of the tray.

• Do not place more than one compact disc on the disc tray.

Total number of tracks

PLAYING A DISC

Load a disc.

Press the d button (or the c button on the remote control).

Play begins with the first track.

Elapsed playing time

Track number being played

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RANDOM PLAY

PROGRAMMED PLAY

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.

In stop mode, press the MODE button on the remote control repeatedly until RANDOM lights up on the display.

Press the c (d) button to start play.

To cancel the random play

Press the MODE button twice in stop mode. RANDOM disappears and the normal display appears.

NOTE

• Even if the f button is pressed, a previously played track cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the current track only.

• During random play, one-track repeat (" 1) cannot be performed.

• If you select tracks with the numbered buttons, random play is canceled.

REPEAT PLAY

One track or all the tracks can be played repeatedly.

Press the REPEAT button repeatedly on the remote control.

Each time it is pressed, the play mode can be selected cyclically.

↓

Only the current track is repeated. (" 1 is displayed.)

↓

All the tracks are repeated. (" is displayed.)

↓

The repeat play is canceled. (" disappears.)

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc. Use the remote control.

In stop mode, press the MODE button on the remote control repeatedly until MEMO flashes on the display.

Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to program a track.

Example:

To select the 12th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons. To select the 20th track, press the +10, +10 and 0 buttons.

Program number

Selected track number

Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.

Press the c (d) button to start play.

To check the program

Each time the g button is pressed in stop mode, a track number and program number will be displayed.

To clear the program

Press the s button in stop mode. Removing the CD from the unit will also clear the program.

To add tracks to the program

Before playing, repeat step 2. The new track will be programmed after the last track.

Total number of the selected tracks

Total playing time of the selected tracks

To repeat random play

First press the MODE button to activate random play. Then press the REPEAT button so that " lights up on the display.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps.

NOTE

• If the total playing time of selected tracks exceeds 99 minutes and 59 seconds, or if a track number 31 or higher is selected, the total playing time of the selected tracks will be represented by --:--. Although the total playing time cannot be seen, the tracks are memorized.

• During programmed play, the random play cannot be selected.

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RECORDING

This section explains how to record from the radio or CD player.

Preparation

• Set the tape to the point where recording will start.

• Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

Insert the tape to be recorded.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on facing up and the exposed side facing forward.

To record only the selected tracks

Select the tracks in the same procedure for programmed play (page 11), then start recording.

NOTE

If squealing or beating sounds occur when recording an AM broadcast, press the MODE button on the remote control, so as to eliminate the noise. Each time the button is pressed, the dot light on the display is turned on and off.

Dot light

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

When recording from a radio broadcast, 4-second blank spaces can be inserted at the desired point. This helps you locate the desired portion on the tape when it is played back later on another cassette deck, etc., having music sensor function.

NOTE

Blank spaces cannot freely be inserted when recording from a CD.

Insert with the recording side up.

Press the TAPE/REV MODE (TAPE) button to select the reverse mode.

To record on one side only, select P. To record on both sides, select If the recording starts from the reverse side, recording will be done on this side only even if selected.

Press one of the function buttons and prepare

or ].

or ] is

the source to be recorded.

To record from a CD, press the CD button and load the

disc, then press the f or g button to select the track to be recorded first. To record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER/ BAND button and tune in to a station.

Press the w REC/REC MUTE button to start recording.

REC on the display flashes. When the selected function is CD, playback and recording start simultaneously.

NOTE

When operating with the remote control, press the w REC/MUTE button for 1 second to start recording.

To stop recording, press the s button. To pause recording, press the a button. (Applicable when

the source is RADIO.) To resume recording, press again.

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1 Press the w REC/REC MUTE button during recording

or while in recording pause mode.

The flashing REC on the display becomes quicker and the tape runs without recording (blank spaces are inserted).

After 4 seconds, the tape pauses (recording pause mode).

To make blank spaces less than 4 seconds, press the w REC/REC MUTE button again quickly. To make blank spaces more than 4 seconds, press the w REC/REC MUTE button again the recording pause mode. Each time it is pressed, a 4second blank space is added.

2 Press the a button to resume recording.

To erase a recording 1 Press the TAPE/REV MODE button and insert the tape to

be erased.

2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be

started.

3 Press the w REC/REC MUTE button to start the erasure. Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of the recording.

while REC flashes

after the deck enters

TIMER

TIMER PLAY/TIMER RECORDING

The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the built-in timer.

Preparation

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Press the TIMER button once for timer play so that 5 flashes.

Press the TIMER button twice for timer recording so that 5 and REC flash.

Turn the VOLUME/TIMER control to set the volume.

Press the POWER button to turn the unit off.

When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and play begins with the selected source.

NOTE

• Timer play and timer recording will not begin unless the power is turned off. If you used the unit after setting the timer, prepare the source, adjust the volume and tone, then turn off the power.

• Timer recording from a CD is not possible.

• You can also set the timer while the power is off. But in steps 1 to 5, the unit returns to the clock display if there is no operation for 2 minutes.

To check the timer setting 1 Press the TIMER button once for timer play, or twice for

timer recording. The timer-on time is displayed.

2 Press the ENTER button.

The timer-activated period is displayed.

3 Press the ENTER button to restore the display.

Turn the VOLUME/TIMER control to designate the timer-on time.

The f or g button is also available. Press the button repeatedly. Holding the button down will vary the time in 20-minute units.

Timer-on time

Press the ENTER button.

Turn the VOLUME/TIMER control to designate the timer-activated period.

The time changes between 5 and 180 minutes in 5minute units. The f or g button is also available.

To cancel timer standby mode

Press the TIMER button repeatedly so that 5 or 5REC disappears on the display. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display 5 or 5REC.

To reset the timer

Set the timer again from the beginning.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.

Press the SLEEP button.

Within 4 seconds, turn the VOLUME/TIMER control to select the time until the power is turned off.

The time changes between 5 and 180 minutes in 5minute units. “OFF” can be selected as well. The f or g button is also available.

Timer-activated period

Press the ENTER button.

Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, press the CD button and load the

disc. To listen to a tape, press the TAPE/REV MODE button and insert the tape. To listen to the radio, press the TUNER/BAND button and tune in to a station. To record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER/ BAND button and tune in to a station, and insert the tape to be recorded on.

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

Press the SLEEP button once. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press the SLEEP button twice.

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GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit.

To clean the heads

When the tape heads are dirty;

- high frequency sound is not emitted

- the sound is not adequately high

- the sound is off-balance

- the tape cannot be erased

- the tape cannot be recorded on After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning cassette. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for details.

To demagnetize the heads

The heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase noise. After 20 to 30 hours use, demagnetize the heads with any commercially available demagnetizer.

Care of discs

• When a disc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out with a cleaning cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating Instructions, check the following guide.

GENERAL

There is no sound.

• Is the AC cord connected properly?

• If you intend to use the unit on batteries, are the batteries correctly inserted?

• Was an incorrect function button pressed?

An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs.

→ Reset the unit as stated below.

TUNER SECTION

The reception contains noise interferences or the sound is distorted.

• Is the unit picking up external noise or multipath distortion?

→ Change the orientation of the antenna or the unit. → Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run.

• Is the deck in pause mode? (→ page 7)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

• Is the playback head dirty? (→ page 14)

Recording is not possible.

• Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (→ page 7)

• Is the recording head dirty? (→ page 14)

Erasure is not possible.

• Is the erasure head dirty? (→ page 14)

• Is a metal tape or CrO

High frequency sound is not emitted.

• Is the recording/playback head dirty? (→ page 14)

The tape is not removed.

→ If you try to use the unit when the batteries are depleted,

the tape may stop during play or recording, and the cassette holder will not open. Should this occur, replace the batteries with new ones or connect the supplied AC cord to the unit, then remove the tape.

2 tape being used?

• After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the disc in places that are hot or humid.

Care of tapes

• Store tapes in their cases after use.

• Do not leave tapes near magnets, motors, television sets, or any source of magnetism. This will downgrade the sound quality and cause noise.

• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight.

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CD PLAYER SECTION

The CD player does not play.

• Is the disc correctly inserted? (→ page 10)

• Is the disc dirty? (→ page 14)

• Is the lens affected by condensation? → Wait approximately one hour and try again.

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette deck, reset the unit as follows.

1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power. 2 Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while

pressing the s button. Everything stored in memory after

purchase is canceled. If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord and remove all the batteries, and then repeat step 2.

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