Goodmans 4214S User Manual

C ONNECTING TO MAINS SUPPLY

This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in a non-rewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance
manufacturer is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover
corresponds with the colour marking on the base of the plug.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes
damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring
instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13A
socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.

For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to
connect this unit to the mains.

M

AINS (AC) OPERATION

This unit is designed to operate on 230 V, 50 Hz current only. Connecting it to other power
sources may damage the unit

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code :

BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE

MPORTANT

I

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:-

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.

No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of
the plug.

be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the
Plug , or on the Distribution Board.

C

AUTION

To prevent electric shock disconnect from the mains before removing cover. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

SAFETY P RECAUTION

Do not allow this unit to be exposed to rain or moisture.
Mains Supply: 230 Volts 50 Hz - AC only.

This symbol means that this unit is double insulated. An earth connection is not required.

If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must

CAUTION

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Use of Controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified

herein may result hazerdous radiation expisure.

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LASERSAFETY

This unit employs a laser, only quality service personnel should attempt
repair.

DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
FAILED OR DEFEATED AVDIO DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION: HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK DEFEATED.

CAUTION

CLEANING: Always disconnect unit from mains supply before attempting to clean it. Use
soft cloth moistened with soapy water, wipe gently. Do not use solvents or abrasive
materials.

M AINTENANCE AND CARE

Electronic products of this kind should never be subjected to extreme temperatures or high
humidity. For instance, this set should not be placed in bathing areas or around stoves and
radiators.

If necessary, clean the unit with a piece of cloth dampened with water only (Be sure the
AC Power Cord is disconnected from the Mains). Never use a polish or a strong detergent
as this will damage the finish of the cabinet.

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the highest international
standards, but, like any electrical apparatus which is operated at mains voltage, care must
be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. This is
particularly important with audio equipment.

DO. . . Read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO. . . Ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads

DO. . . Always consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation,

DON'T. . . Obstruct the necessary all-round ventilation - especially DON'T stand the set

Remember that to obtain the best performance and lasting satisfaction from your
equipment, have it regularly maintained by a reliable service organization. Ensure that it is
correctly used by all the family.

ABOVE ALL. . .

Never let children push anything into holes or slots in the case - this could result in an
electric shock;

Never guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe
than sorry!

and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Check that the mains fuse
rating is correct.

operation or safety of your equipment. He is the best person to advise you.

close to curtains or on soft furnishing such as carpets. Overheating can cause
unnecessary damage and shorten the life of the set.

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I MPORTANT NOTES

Hearing is very important to you and to us so please take care when operating this
equipment. It is strongly recommended that you follow the listed guidelines in order to
prevent possible damage or loss of hearing.

E

STABLISH A SAFE SOUND LEVEL

Over time your hearing will adapt to continous loud sounds and will give the impression
that the volume has in fact been reduced. What seems normal to you may in fact be
harmful. To guard against this BEFORE YOUR HEARING ADAPTS set the volume at a low
level.

Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without distortion.
Damage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible.
Any ringing or discomfort in the ears indicates that the volume is too loud.
Remember listening for prolonged period of time at high volume levels will harm your

hearing.

Once you have established a comfortable listening level, DO NOT INCREASE THE
SOUND LEVEL FURTHER.

The following list of typical sound levels may assist you in recognising just how loud you
have set the volume level.

DECIBEL
Level (dB) Example
30dB Quiet library, soft whisper.
40 Living room, fridge, freezer, bedroom away from traffic.
50 Normal conversation, quiet office, light traffic.
60 Electric sewing machine.
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant.

HE FOLLOWING NOISE CAN BE H ARMFUL UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

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80dB Average city traffic, alarm clock buzzer at 2 feet, food mixer.
90dB Motorcycle, heavy goods vehicle, petrol lawn mower.
100 Pneumatic drill, chain saw, garbage truck, discotheque / night-club.
120 Rock band concert, thunderclap, fast train passing by.

ERMANENT LOSS OF HEARING

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140 THRESHOLD OF PAIN Gunshot 2 feet away, jet plane taking off.
180 Rocket Launching pad.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This instruction manual is important to you. Please read it carefully. This manual tells
exactly how to connect, operate and adjust this unit for best performance.

It shows simple things to do and check before you call for help and saves the cost of
unnecessary service and call out charges.

CONNECTING TO MAINS SUPPLY .......................................................................................... 1

MAINTENANCE AND CARE .................................................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT NOTES .............................................................................................................. 3

LOCATION OF CONTROLS ................................................................................................ 5-6

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................... 7

PREPARATION FOR USE, LISTENING TO THE RADIO ........................................................... 8

LOADING DISCS .............................................................................................................. 9-11

LISTENING TO TAPE ....................................................................................................... 12-13

SOUND CONTROLS ............................................................................................................. 14

CASSETTE CARE ................................................................................................................. 15

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................ 16

Pack contents:
1 x main unit
1 x remote control
1 x MW Loop antenna
2 x speakers
1 x instruction manual

Please retain all packing material for future transportation of the unit or the unlikely event
that the unit needs to be returned for service.

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L OCATION OF CONTROLS

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23

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2

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4

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8

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10

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5

7

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19

16

20

18
17

15

14
13

27
28

29

FM ANT.

AC

POWER SWITCH

AM ANT.

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31

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. ST ANDBY / ON Button
2 . MUTE Button

3. PRESET EQUALIZER

4. TUNER/BAND Button
5 . AUX Button

6. HEADPHONES Socket

7. CD / DISC SKIP Button
8 . TAPE Button

9. CASSETTE COMPAR TMENT A

10. Cassette Keys on Deck A:
(from left to right)
RECORD Key
PLA Y Key
REWIND Key
F AST FORWARD Key
STOP / EJECT Key
P AUSE Key

11. CD Tray

12 . CD DIRECT Access - 1, 2, 3
13 . CD OPEN / CLOSE Button

16 . CD PLAY/PAUSE Button
17 . VOLUME Control
18 . BALANCE Control
19 . CD STOP / MEMORY DOWN Button
20 . TUNING UP/DOWN Control and

CD SKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD

Control
21 . RANDOM Button
22 . CD REPEAT / MEMORY UP Button
23 . MEMORY Button
24 . REMOTE Sensor

25. HIGH SPEED DUBBING /

FM STEREO Selector
26 . Display

Rear of Unit

27. Speaker Sockets

28. AUX Sockets

29. AC Mains Cable

30. MW Aerial
31 . FM Aerial
32 . Power Switch

14. Cassette Keys on Deck B:
(from left to right)
PLA Y Key
REWIND Key
F AST FORWARD Key
STOP / EJECT Key
P AUSE Key

15 . CASSETTE COMP ARTMENT B

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R EMOTE CONTROL

1. Tape Button

2. Memory / Program Button

3. Repeat / Memory Up Button

4. Intro Button

5. P.EQ Button

6. Skip Up / Down Buttons

7. Standby/On Button

8. CD / Disc Skip Button

9. Tuner Button / Band Selector

10. AUX Button

11. Random Button

12. Stop / Memory Down Button

13. Play / Pause Button

14. Mute Button

15. Volume Up + Down Buttons

2
3
4

5

6

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Insert 2 AAA size batteries into the battery compartment of the remote controller and
replace the cover observing polarity markings.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the batteries become exhausted, the operating distance of the remote controller is
greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries.

Notes: To maintain the accuracy and long life of the transmitter, do not press two

or more Buttons simultaneously.
If the remote control is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries

to prevent possible damage through leaking batteries.
Do not mix different types of batteries, or old batteries with new ones.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER CORRECTLY

Point the remote controller at the Remote Sensor.
The functions of the Buttons on the remote control are the same as the corresponding

controls on the main unit.
When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared Remote

Sensor may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.
The maximum effective distance for remote control operation is about 5 metres (16.5 feet).

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P REPARATION FOR USE

Remove the stereo carefully from the box, retaining the packaging for future use.
Read these instructions carefully before use.

CONNECTIONS

Before switching on your stereo system, ensure that it is connected as follows:

SPEAKERS

Connect the speakers to the speaker sockets on the back of the music system.

m Connect the left speaker to the left speaker

socket and the right speaker to the right
speaker socket.

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

OPERATION

m Press the STANDBY/ON Button to turn the unit on.
m Press the TUNER/BAND Button.
m Select the required band (FM or MW) by pressing TUNER/BAND Button again.
m Adjust the VOLUME to the desired level using the VOLUME Control Buttons.
m To turn off the radio, press the STANDBY/ON Button.

MANUAL TUNING

Repeatedly twist the TUNE UP/DOWN Control briefly until the desired station is found.

AUTOMATIC TUNING

Rotate and hold the TUNE UP/DOWN Control for approximatly half a second and the unit
will find the next/previous receivable station automatically.

STORING PRESET STATIONS

Tune to the station to be stored using one of the methods above.
Press the MEMORY button once, "MEMORY" will flash on the display.
Press the MEMORY Up button or MEMORY Down button to select the desired preset.
Press the MEMORY Button to store the station in the seleted preset.
Upto 20 FM stations and 20 MW Stations can be stored.

TUNING TO A PRESET STATION

Select the desired preset station by pressing the M-Up or M-Down buttons.

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H ANDLING COMPACT DISCS

To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the centre of the case and lift th
disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc's recorded surface with a
soft cloth. Unlike conventional records, compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and
microscopic debris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles. Wipe
in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light
stains are likely to have no effect on reproduction quality.

Never use chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic sprays, benzine, or thinners to
clean compact discs. These chemicals can irreparably damage the disc's surface.

Discs should be returned to their cases after use. This avoids serious scratches that
could cause the Laser pickup to skip.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures for extended
periods. Long exposure to high temperatures can warp the disc.

LOADING DISCS

LOADING AND UNLOADING COMPACT DISCS

m Press the CD/DISC SKIP button.
m Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
m Once the CD tray has opened, remove a disc from its case and place it carefully in

one of the indentations in the compartment with the label side facing up. Smaller, 3"
(8 cm) discs, may also be used with this CD player.

m To load additional CD's press the CD/Disc Skip button to rotate the CD tray, upto 3

discs can be placed in the tray at any one time.

m To close the disc compartment press the CD Open/Close Button or Play/Pause

button.

CAUTION

m Do not put anything except a compact disc into the compartment. Foreign objects

can damage the mechanism.

m Do not force the compartment by hand during the opening and closing operations.
m Keep the disc compartment closed when not in use to prevent dirt and dust from

entering the mechanism.

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P LAYING DISCS

m Press the CD/SKIP Button or CD direct access buttons to select the CD of your

choice.

m Press the Play/Pause Button, disc play will begin from the start of the first track.

A particular track can be selected by turning the CD SKIP Control. If this is done
before pressing the Play/Pause Button, disc play will start with the selected track
when the Play/Pause Button is pressed.

m At the end of the disc, playback will stop.

Notes: If the disc is deeply scratched, or too dirty, disc play may not start.

If an improperly centred disc is played, noise may be heard in the
mechanism. The use of such discs should be avoided.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This compact disc player has built-in error compensation circuits to correct for minor
defects in a disc. There are limits, however, to the amount of correction available.

In some cases, the CD player may skip some tracks on a disc during disc play. This
problem may be caused by defects (such as scratches) in the disc being played, which
are too large for the error compensation circuits to handle. If you encounter this problem,

play a new disc. If the CD player operates normally, the skipping problem is probably due
to a defective disc.

TO STOP A CD PART WAY THROUGH

m Press the Stop Button. Disc playback will stop, the Play indicator will turn off, and the

display will show the total number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD.

m To pause playback, press the Play/Pause Button. Disc play will pause at the current

play position and the display will flash.

m To resume playback, press the Play/Pause Button again. The Play indicator will

be displayed.

TRACK SKIP

TO SKIP TO THE NEXT TRACK ON A DISC

m For example, to skip ahead to the beginning of track 5 while track 4 is playing.
m Twist the CD SKIP Control clockwise once. Disc playback will resume at the beginning of

track 5.
The CD player will skip ahead to the next track each time the CD SKIP Control knob is

twisted clockwise. Repeatedly twisting the CD SKIP Control makes the CD player
skip ahead through the disc track by track. Once the beginning of the last track is
reached the CD player will not advance any further.

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TO SKIP BACK TO THE PREVIOUS TRACK ON A DISC

m For example to skip back to the beginning of track 3 while track 4 is playing.
m Twist the CD SKIP Control twice anticlockwise. Disc play will resume at the

beginning of track 3.
The CD player will skip back one track each time the CD SKIP is twisted. If this

control is twisted anticlockwise once in the middle of a track, the CD player will skip
back to the beginning of that track. To skip back to the previous track twist the
control anticlockwise again.

Repeatedly twisting the control anticlockwise will skip back through the disc track
by track. Once the beginning of the first track is reached, the CD player will not go
back any further.

DISC SKIP

m To skip to the next disc simply press the CD/DISC Skip Button, the unit will cycle

through position 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 2 . . . . . .etc

R ANDOM PLAY

m To play all tracks on all discs in a random order, press the RANDOM button followed

by PLAY/PAUSE button.

R EPEAT DISC PLAY

If the REPEAT Button is pressed during normal or programmed disc play the following
repeat functions are displayed in sequence in the CD Display.

REPEAT ALL DISC Repeats All the Tracks on All the Discs
REPEAT ONE DISC Repeats all the tracks on the Current disc.
REPEAT ONE Repeats the current track on the Current disc.

To cancel a repeat mode, keep pressing the REPEAT Button until the REPEAT Indicator is
turned off.

PROGRAMMED DISC PLAY

A CD programme can only be set when the CDs are stopped. A maximum of 40 tracks can
be programmed.

ENTERING A PROGRAM

1. Press the MEMORY Button, the CD Display will display the word Memory and
"0 0 P-00".

2. Select the disc that the first track to be programmed is on using the Disc Skip Button or

direct disc access button.

3. Select the desired track using the CD SKIP Control until the desired track is selected.

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4. Press the MEMORY Button once again, the selected disc and track number is then
stored in memory. The CD Display will change to Program edit and 0 0 P-01.

5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to enter additional tracks. You can store upto 40 programs in

memory. The CD Display will display "FULL" when 40 programs have been stored.

Notes: If the PLAY/PAUSE Button is pressed before the MEMORY Button is

pressed to store a track, the track will not be programmed, and the disc
will start playing from the first selected track.

Any track can be programmed to play more than once.
If you press the STOP Button during MEMORY mode, the entire program

will be erased from memory.

LISTENING TO PROGRAMMED TRACKS

Program your selection of tracks by following the procedure shown above.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE Button.
Disc play will start at the beginning of the first programmed track.

TO CLEAR THE PROGRAM MEMORY

If the disc is playing, press the STOP Button.
Press the STOP Button again. The programme will then be erased from memory.
The programme memory will also be cleared if a different source is selected, or if the

power is switched off.

INTRO

Press the INTRO Key (on remote control only) and only, the first 10 seconds of each song
will be played.

LISTENING TO TAPE

INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF CASSETTES

m Press the Stop/Eject Button to open the Cassette Door.
m Slide the cassette tape into the cassette door with the exposed section of tape at

the bottom and the side to be played facing the front.

m Close the Cassette Door securely before starting.
m When finished, press the Stop/Eject Key to open the Cassette Door, and remove

the cassette tape.

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P LAYING TAPES

Either Tape Deck A or Tape Deck B can be used for playback.

m Select TAPE by pressing the Tape Button.
m Insert your cassette tape.
m Press the Play Key to start the tape playback.
m Use the Pause Key whenever you want to pause playback.
m Press the Stop/Eject Key when finished.

CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK

m Select TAPE by pressing the Tape Button.
m Insert two cassette tapes.
m Press the Play Key of deck B.
m Press the Pause Key followed by the Play Key of deck A.
m Deck B will play while Deck A waits.
m Adjust the Volume Control to the appropriate level.
m When Tape B reaches the end and stops, Tape A starts playing back automatically.
m When Tape A reaches the end, it will automatically stop.

RECORDING

RECORDING FROM THE RADIO

m Select the TUNER Option by pressing the Tuner Button.
m Tune in your station or select a preset station and insert a cassette tape into tape

deck A.

m Press the Record Key and the Play Key at the same time to start recording.
m Press the Stop/Eject Key when finished.

RECORDING FROM CD

m Select the CD Option by pressing the CD Button, and insert your disc.
m Press the Record Key and the Play Key at the same time to start recording.
m Press the CD Play/Pause Button to start the disc.
m Press the Stop/Eject Key when finished.

TAPE-TO-TAPE RECORDING (DUBBING)

NORMAL SPEED DUBBING

m Insert a fully rewound prerecorded cassette into Tape Deck B.
m Insert a fully rewound blank cassette tape into Tape Deck A.

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m Select the TAPE Option by pressing the Tape Button.
m Press the Pause Key and then the Play and Record Keys of Tape Deck A.
m Press the Play Key of Tape Deck B. The contents of the tape in Deck B will now be

copied onto the tape in Deck A.

m Adjust the Volume Control to the desired level for monitoring purposes. The

recording level will be unaffected by changes in volume.

m To stop recording, press both of the Stop/Eject Keys.

IGH SPEED DUBBING

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m Press the High Speed Dubbing button to the ON position.
m Follow the steps described above for Normal Speed Dubbing. Monitoring is not

possible.

Notes:

If the length of the tape in Deck B is shorter than that in Deck A, the Play Key of Deck
B will be released automatically at the end of the tape. Tape A will continue to record
until the tape reaches its end, or its Stop/Eject Key is pressed.

If the length of the tape in Deck A is shorter than that in Deck B. The Record and
Play Keys of Deck A will be released automatically at the end of tape. Tape B will
continue to play until the tape reaches its end, or its Stop/Eject Key is pressed.

AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL (ALC)

This set is equipped with built-in Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuitry. This
automatically adjusts the optimum recording level, without overloading, when recording.

SOUND CONTROLS

HEADPHONES

Headphones should have a 3.5mm diameter stereo plug and an impedance of 8-32 ohms.
When headphones are connected, the speakers are automatically disconnected.

MUTE

Press the MUTE Button on the unit or remote control to mute the sound. Press MUTE again
to restore the sound to the previous level.

BALANCE

This control adjusts the volume of the left and right speakers. When this control is set to
the center position both speakers willl have equal volume. If your normal listening position
is closer to one of the two speakers, rotate the control to the left or to the right until the
volume from both of the speakers sound the same at your normal listening position.

PRESET EQUALIZER

This unit is equipped with a preset equalizer which has been added to enhance your
listening pleasure by adding special effects to the music.

Press the PRESET EQ button repeatedly to cycle through the following equalization modes.

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C ASSETTE CARE

Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are:—
(a) Tape jamming - Leading to uneven speed in playback, and
(b) Tape tangling - Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of the mechanism.
To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring, the following precautions should be

observed.
Check that there are no loose layers of tape visible through the

cassette centre window (see Fig. 1). Take up any loose layers, using
a pencil or hexagonal barrelled ballpoint pen, before inserting the
cassette into the machine (see Fig. 2).

If the cassette feels " tight " while performing operation shown in Fig.
2, the tape may be jamming due to " ridges " formed in the winding of
the tape (visible through the centre window). These may be removed,
in most cases, by fast winding of the cassette from one end to the
other and back again.

Use only well-known brands of tape.
Avoid use of C-120 cassettes.
Furthermore, do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, dust or oil, and do not touch the

tape surfaces.

HEAD CLEANING

The tape heads, pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning. This removes particles
of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these parts and impair
performance. To clean the heads use a tape cleaning cassette tape availible from most
audio retailers.

PREVENTION AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

To prevent a recording on a cassette tape being erased
accidentally, break off the tab on the rear of the tape, as in the
diagram. Now recording on this side is no longer possible. You
can render this protection ineffective by covering the hole with a
piece of adhesive tape.

TAB FOR SIDE A

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply

AC 230V ~ 50Hz

Radio frequency coverage

FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW 530 - 1710 kHz

CD player

Pick up 3-beam, Semi-conductor Laser

Recording System AC Bias

General

Speaker 8 Ohms
Headphones 3.5mm stereo jack plug

Dimension & Weight

Unit dimension 340 x 280 x 335 mm (L x W x H)
Speaker dimension 230 x 180 x 335 mm (L x W x H)
Total unit weight 11.5 kgs

As we continually try to improve our products the specification are subject to change
without notice.

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