Philips SC-VK650 User Manual

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number or “ALL”.

Region Number

Southeast Asia 3

Australia and N.Z. 4

Example:

[Southeast\Asia]

3 ALL

2

3

4

Operating Instructions

DVD Stereo System

Model No. SC-VK650

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control,
but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the
same.

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for
Southeast Asia.

Table of contents

Accessories ___________________________________3
Safety precautions ______________________________3

Simple setup

STEP 1 Speaker, video, radio and power supply
connections _______________________________ 4
STEP 2 Positioning _________________________ 6
STEP 3 The remote control ___________________ 6
STEP 4 QUICK SETUP _______________________ 7
STEP 5 Setting the time _____________________ 7
DEMO function _____________________________ 7

Control reference guide __________________________8
Discs information ______________________________10
Tray/disc handling procedure ____________________11
Maintenance __________________________________ 11

[GCS] [GCT] [GN]

Discs—Basic play _____________________________ 12
Discs—Convenient functions ___________________ 14
Discs—Using navigation menus _________________ 16
Discs—Using on-screen menus _________________ 19
Discs—Changing the player settings _____________ 22
The radio ____________________________________ 24
Cassette tapes—Playback and Recording _________ 25
Microphone mixing ____________________________ 26
Sound field and sound quality ___________________ 27
Using the timers ______________________________ 28
Using other equipment ________________________ 29
DivX VOD Contents ___________________________ 31
Glossary ____________________________________ 31
Troubleshooting guide _________________________ 32
Specifications ________________________________ 35

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Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.

System SC-VK650

Main Unit SA-VK650

Front Speaker SB-VK650

Subwoofer SB-WVK650

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

(Inside of product)

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this product,
please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.

This product may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the product
and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance
coupler shall remain readily operable.

\For\Southeast\Asia]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.

\For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

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Safety precautionsAccessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.

∏ 1 AC power supply

cord

For Southeast Asia

For Australia and N.Z.

∏ 1 Remote control

For Southeast Asia

(N2QAYB000032)

For Australia and N.Z.

(N2QAYB000033)

∏ 1Video cable

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

∏ 2 Remote control

batteries

∫

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight,
high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
These conditions can damage the cabinet and other
components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

∫

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload
the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully
when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is
used.

∫

Power cord protection

Ensure the AC power cord is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the
lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the
AC power cord can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause
electric shock.

∫

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause
electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect
the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gasses which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

∫

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs,
disconnect the AC power cord and contact your dealer or an
authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit
can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or
reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the
power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

Accessories / Safety precautions

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Simple setup

STEP 1 Speaker, video, radio and power supply connections

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (approx. 0.9 W) even when it is turned off with [Í] (main unit: [Í/I]). To save power when the unit is not
to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC power socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging
in the unit.

Video

1

≥Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder.

Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed
correctly.

≥Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the

television’s operating instructions.

Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Video cable

Television

(included)

(not included)

Television with a S VIDEO IN terminal

VIDEO

OUT

Y

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

P

B

R

P

Speaker, video, radio and power supply connections

S-VIDEO

IN

Television

(not included)

S video cable

(not included)

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

OUT

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

P

P

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and
luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Television

(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT
terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color
difference signals (P
order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

≥The description of the component video input terminals

depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
Y/C

B/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480p
or 576p compatible television. (Video will not be displayed
correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

Video cable

(not included)

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

OUT

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

P

P

B/PR,Y/B-Y/R-Y,

B

R

To household AC power socket

2

B

R

Antenna

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on
its base.

AM ANT

LOOP
EXT

1

2

Optional antenna connections

∫ AM outdoor antenna

AM outdoor antenna

(not included)

Back of the
main unit

1

AM ANT

LOOP
EXT

2

≥Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window

or other convenient location.

≥Leave the loop antenna connected.

5 -12 m

AM loop
antenna

(included)

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AC IN

4

VOLT ADJ

220-240V

110-127V

VIDEO

OUT

AM

LOOP

ANT

EXT

FM

(75

ANT

DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL)

SPEAKERS
TO SB-VK650

J

)

(4

+

S VIDEO

OUT

J

)

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

SUBWOOFER

TO SB-WVK650

+

L

Please refer to Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound on page 30 for
more information on Coaxial Digital connection.

Speaker

3

Red

P

B

PY

R

+

3

1

Red (i)

2

Subwoofer

Black

R

L

Front speaker (left)

Front speaker (right)

Black (j)

Connect the left (L), right (R) and subwoofer
speakers as illustrated in the picture shown above.

J

)

(4

AC power supply

4

≥Connect the AC power supply cord only after all

other connections have been made.

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with
this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Speaker, video, radio and power supply connections

Adhesive tape

FM indoor antenna

Tape the antenna where
reception is best.

FM ANT

(75J)

∫ FM outdoor antenna

FM outdoor antenna

(not included)

Back of the
main unit

FM ANT

J

)

(75

≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

[Note]

≥Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

Insertion of Connector

Appliance inlet

Even when the connector is
perfectly inserted, depending on
the type of inlet used, the front
part of the connector may
protrude as shown in the
drawing. However there is no
problem using the unit.

Approx. 3.5 mm

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Before connecting the AC supply,
set the voltage.

Voltage Selector

Use a flat-head screwdriver to set
the voltage selector on the back of
the main unit to the appropriate
position for the area in which this
system is used.

VOLT ADJ

Connector

220-240V

110-127V

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STEP 2 Positioning

Caution

≥Use the supplied speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or

the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you
experience a sudden change in performance.

≥Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.
≥Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

Positioning for best effect

1 You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

5

4

1

2

6

3

2 Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from

falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from
falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

3 Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can

result in excessive bass.

4 Cover walls and windows with a thick curtain.
5 Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for

proper ventilation.

6 Place the subwoofer on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it

would not cause vibration. Leave 10 cm at the rear for
ventilation.

Positioning / The remote control

Notes on speaker use

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life

if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers emit strange noise (howling) from a

microphone or record player, noise from FM broadcasts,
or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or

electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.

STEP 3 The remote control

Remote control Batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in

2

the remote control.

3

≥ Do not use rechargeable

type batteries.

1

If irregular colouring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television,
but the picture may be affected with some televisions and
set-up combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the
problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from
the television.

Do not:

≥ Mix old and new batteries.
≥ Use different types at the same time.
≥ Heat or expose to flame.
≥ Take apart or short circuit.
≥ Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which
can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫ Use

Aim at the remote control signal sensor, avoiding obstacles, at
a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

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STEP 4 QUICK SETUP

The “QUICK SETUP” screen assists you to make necessary settings.

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

123

Power ON. Select “DVD/CD”.

≥Press [∫] when a disc

is in the tray.

Press and hold to
show the “QUICK
SETUP” screen.

456

Select

Select

Select the option from
the screen.

≥Press [RETURN] to go back

to the previous screen.

Confirm

Press to finish
“QUICK SETUP”.

Press to exit.

STEP 5 Setting the time

123

This is a 24-hour clock.

≥Press [CLOCK/TIMER] once

when the unit is on or at
standby mode.

Select “CLOCK”.

Every time you press the button:

CLOCK > PLAY > REC
^---- Previous display (--}

Set the time
(press within
7 seconds or so).

Press to finish
setting the time.

≥The display will return

to whatever was
displayed before you
set the time.

Time is shown for about
5 seconds.

≥Reset the clock regularly to

maintain accuracy.

QUICK SETUP / Setting the time / DEMO function

DEMO function

– DEMO

When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its
functions may be shown on the display.
If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by
turning on the demo.

Press and hold [sDEMO].

The display changes each time the button is held down.
DEMO OFF (off) ,--. DEMO ON (on)

You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by
turning the demonstration off.

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Control reference guide

Main Unit

AC supply indicator (AC IN)

This indicator lights when the unit is
connected to the AC mains supply.

1 Standby/on switch [Í/I]

Press to switch the unit from on to
standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a small amount of power.

[ADVANCED SURROUND] (l 27)

[SUPER SOUND EQ] (l 27)

[SOUND EQ] (l 27)

[SUBWOOFER] (l 27)

Remote control signal sensor

MUSIC PORT jack (l 29)

Headphone jack (PHONES)

Deck 1 [<, OPEN] (l 25)

Disc trays

Disc tray [
[<, MULTI CHANGE] (l 12)
[<, SINGLE CHANGE] (l 12)

Display

[11]j[51]
(disc direct play buttons) (l 12)

[jMIC VOLi] (l 26)
(\Southeast\Asia\ only)

Microphone jacks (MIC 1, 2) (l 26)
(\Southeast\Asia\ only)

Deck 2 [OPEN, <] (l 25)

<, OPEN/CLOSE] (l 12)

Deck 1 cassette holder (l 25)

Control reference guide

[BAND, TUNER] (l 24)

[MUSIC PORT] (l 29)

[DISPLAY,jDEMO]

(l 7, see below)

[DECK 1/2] (l 25)

[¥, RECORD] (l 25, 26, 29)

Headphone jack (PHONES)

Reduce the volume and connect the headphones.
Headphone plug type: Φ3.5 mm stereo (not included)
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.

Deck 2 cassette holder (l 25)

2 [jVOLUMEi] (l 12, 26)

3 [21, TAPE] (l 25)

4 [1, DVD/CD] (l 12, 15)

5 [∫, STOP] (l 13, 25)

6 Disc skip/search/slow-motion

play, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tuning, time adjustment
[:, REW/C, 9, D/FF]
(l 13, 24)

To select the desired display mode.

Every time you press the button:
Normal ) Peak hold ) Reflection

^------------------ Off ,------------------}

Normal

Indicates strength of the sound in each
tonal range.

Peak hold

Peak sound value of each sound range
(on display for about one second after it
occurs).

Reflection

Indicates the strength of the sound in each
tonal range (displayed in the opposite
direction of normal mode).

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Remote control

Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit.
To use functions labeled with “j”:

Press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.

[TVÍ] (l 29)

1

[TV/AV] (l 29)

Numeric buttons

[CANCEL] (l 13, 15, 20)

5

[;] (l 13)

[TUNER/MUSIC P.] (l 24, 29)

[DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU]

(l 13, 16, 17)

[FUNCTIONS] (l 19)

6

[QUICK OSD, jSLEEP/A.OFF]

(l 14, 28)

[SOUND] (l 27)

[i, j, TV VOL] (l 29)

[CLOCK/TIMER, jDIMMER]
(l 7, 28, see below)

[ PLAY/REC, jFL DISPLAY]

(l 13, 28)

[DISC] disc selection (l 13, 14)

[MUTING] (l see below)

2

[PLAY MODE, jCD MODE]
(l 14, 15, 25)
[REPEAT] (l 14)

4

3

[PLAYLIST, MENU] (l 13, 17)

[3, 4, 2, 1], [ENTER]
(l 7, 13, 19, 22)

[RETURN, jSETUP]
(l 7, 13, 17, 19, 22)

[6, 5, SLOW/SEARCH]
(l 13, 24)

[S.SOUND EQ, jSUBWOOFER] (l 27)

[A.SRND] (l 27)
[jECHO] (l 26) (\Southeast\Asia\ only)

Control reference guide

Every time you press and hold
[jDIMMER].

Setting Effect

1 Display dims

2

3 Original brightness

≥The display is dimmed, but brightens

when you perform some operations.

To mute the sound.

≥Press again to cancel.
≥Muting is also canceled when you

switch the unit to standby.

Display dims and ambient
light is turned off

\For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

[A.SRND] (l 27)

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Discs information

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats.

DVD-V [DVD-V]

—

Video CD [VCD]

≥Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).

DVD-RAM ]DVD-VR]

[MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

§3, §4

≥]DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video

recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.

≥[JPEG]

Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design

rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.

≥[MPEG4]

Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to

SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio
system].

DVD-R (DVD-Video)

≥Discs recorded and finalized

DVD-R (VR)

≥Discs recorded and finalized

§1

/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]

§2

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

§1

/DVD-RW (VR) ]DVD-VR]

§2

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1

or 1.2 (DVD-R only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

DVD-R/DVD-RW [MP3] [JPEG]

≥Finalize

DVD-R (DivX Video)/DVD-RW (DivX Video) [DivX]

§2

the disc after recording.

§3, §4

≥Finalize§2 the disc after recording.

§1

/rRW (Video) [DVD-V]

§2

[VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

§3, §4

Discs information

—

rR (Video)
≥Discs recorded and finalized

CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

≥This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize§2 the

disc after recording.

≥[CD] This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function

which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with
16 bits for all other CDs.

≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: an encoding process for audio content

that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates).

§1

Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.

§2

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

§3

Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.

§4

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files. Certified to the DivX Home
Theater Profile. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-RW Version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be
removed from their cartridge, 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM,
and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD,
DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are
played so you may not always be able to control play as
described in these operating instructions (for example if the
play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus).
Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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Note about using a DualDisc

≥The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet

the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital
Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

≥Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be

possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or
scraped.

Tray/disc handling procedure

∫ Disc handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause

disc warping, rendering it unusable).

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other

writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or

labels (rented discs, etc).

– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

∫ To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then
wipe dry.

∫ Video systems

≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must

match the system used on the disc.

≥PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC

television.

≥This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL60 for viewing on

a PAL television (l page 23, “Video” tab – “NTSC Disc
Output”).

≥Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit.

Removing the power plug

≥Press [Í/I] to turn off the unit and remove the power plug

only after all the displays have disappeared.

Tray caution

A

Inserting a disc

B

[A]≥Always press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or

remove a disc.

≥Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will

cause an accident.

[B]≥Place the disc label up in the center of tray.

≥Insert only one disc into each tray.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions

that came with the cloth carefully.

For a cleaner, crisper sound (cassette deck)

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback
and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).

Before moving the unit, ensure that the disc trays are
empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and
the unit.

Tray/disc handling procedure / Maintenance

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