maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning the device
Always unplug the radio from the mains socket before cleaning.
1.
Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth.
2.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
3.
Notes on the discs
DISK HANDLING
Hold the disc by the ends and make sure that your fingers do not touch
the playing surface. Do not glue paper or put stickers on the discs.
CLEANING THE DISCS
Fingerprints and dust on a disc can cause poor quality sound
and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a
clean, dry cloth from the centre to the ends.
Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner, cleaning fluid or other
chemicals.
Do not use compressed air to clean dust.
STORING THE DISCS
Store the disc in its case after use.
Do not expose the discs to very cold, humid or hot environments.
Never leave it in a parked vehicle in direct sunlight.
DISCS THAT ARE DAMAGED AND OUT OF SHAPE
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they
may damage the player.
This radio is designed to be used only with traditional, fully circular discs.
Do not use discs of any other shape.
Never lift or move the appliance during playback: discs rotate at high speed
and may be damaged.
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troubleshooting guide
Before contacting the service department please carry out the checks listed below.
PROBLEMS
Check that the mains outlet is working properly.
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Check that the power cord is not damaged.
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The radio will not
Check that the mains plug is properly connected to a mains outlet.
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switch on.
Check that the radio has not automatically gone into standby mode after
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15 minutes of inactivity. To do so, press the button
There is no disc in the reader, insert a disc.
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The disc has been inserted upside down. Turn the disc over, so that the
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printed side is facing up.
The radio cannot play this type of disc.
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The CD player will not
The disc is dirty or damaged, clean it or try another disc.
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play.
Moisture is trapped inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the
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radio switched on for an hour or two.
The 3.5 mm jack/jack cable is plugged into the auxiliary plug. If a jack plug
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is plugged in, it overrides the CD player.
Check that the disc is not upside down (the printed side should be facing
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"NOd" appears on the
up).
screen.
Check that the CD-R/CD-RW is not blank.
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If the radio is malfunctioning, unplug it for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes,
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Malfunction.
turn the radio back on.
The radio is on an unstable surface. Place it on a flat and stable surface.
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There is no sound or it
Check that the radio's volume is not set to minimum.
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is erratic.
The disc is dirty or damaged. Clean the disc or try another.
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The radio cannot play this type of audio CD.
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If the radio is battery powered, the batteries may be low.
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The volume is low.
If you are listening to a CD-R or CD-RW, they may be poor quality.
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Some CDs are recorded at a low volume, it is therefore not a malfunction.
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Extend the telescopic FM antenna.
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Poor radio reception.
Switch off any electrical appliances near the CD radio (e.g. TV, microwave
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oven, etc.).
CHECKS AND SETTINGS
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