Precautions & General Maintenance
• Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the
system does not tilt.
• Do not expose the set, batteries or CDs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by
heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• Do not cover the set. Adequate ventilation with a
minimum gap of 6 inches between the ventilation
holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to
prevent heat build-up.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.
• To clean the set, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia,
benzene or abrasives as these may harm the
housing.
CD player and CD handling
• The lens of the CD player should never be touched!
• Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause condensation to form and the lens of your CD player to
cloud over. Playing a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to clean the lens but leave the set in a warm environment
until the moisture evaporates.
• Always close the CD door to keep the CD compartment dust-free. To clean, dust the compartment with a soft dry cloth.
• To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the center towards the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning
agents as they may damage the disc.
• Never write on a CD or attach any stickers to it.
MAINTENANCE & SAFETY
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– Problem
• Solution
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– power cord not securely connected
• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
Display does not function properly /
No reaction to operation of any of
the controls
– Electrostatic discharge
• Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a
few seconds
no disc indication
– No CD inserted
• Insert a CD, CD-R or CD-RW
– CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
– Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
– CD-R is blank or the disc is not finalized
• Use a finalized CD-R
CD playback does not work
– CD badly scratched/ dirty
• Replace/ clean CD (see maintenance)
– Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has adjusted to room temperature
The CD skips tracks
– CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
– Program is active
• Quit Program mode(s)
Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty.
Environmental information
We have done our best to reduce the packaging and make it easy to separate into 3 materials: cardboard,
paper pulp and expandable polyethylene.
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe
the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment..
TROUBLESHOOTING
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