Philips Magnavox CD Soundmachine MCS225 - Manual (Page 7)

CD player and CD handling
• If the CD player cannot read CDs correctly,
use a cleaning CD to clean the lens before
taking the set to repair.
• The lens of the CD player should never be
touched!
• Sudden changes in the surrounding
temperature can cause condensation on the
lens of your CD player. 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-tape door to avoid dust
on the lens.
• 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.
Tape deck maintenance
To ensure quality recording and playback of
the tape deck, clean parts A, B and C as
shown, once a month. Use a cotton bud
slightly moistened with alcohol or a special
head cleaning fluid to clean the deck.
1 Open the cassette holder by pressing 9/.
2 Press 1 and clean the roller C.
3 Press ; and clean the heads A, and the
capstan B.
4 After cleaning, press 9.
➜ Cleaning of the heads can also be done by
playing a cleaning cassette through once.
Safety information
• Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface
so that the system does not tilt.
• Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused
by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip-
ping or splashing.
• Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of
15cm (6 inches) between the ventilation
holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to
prevent heat build-up.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings with
items such as newspapers, table-cloths, cur-
tains, etc.
• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted can-
dles, should be placed on the apparatus.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain
self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled
or lubricated.
• To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may
harm the housing.
Problem
– Possible cause
• Remedy
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOL
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Headphones connected to the set
• Disconnect headphones.
– CD contains non-audio files
• Press
∞ , § once or more to skip to a CD
audio track, instead of the data file.
Display does not function properly/ No
reaction to operation of any of the con-
trols
– Electrostatic discharge
• Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a
few seconds
The CD skips tracks
– CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
– Program is active
• Quit program mode
-- , Er or 01indication
– No CD inserted
• Insert a CD
– CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
Note: A CD badly scratch or dirty may result in
improper operation.
– Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
– CD-R is blank or not finalized/ CD-RW inserted
• Use a finalized CD-R or suitable CD Audio
disc only
Note:
Make sure the CD is not encoded with
Copyright protection technologies, as some
do not conform to the Compact Disc
standard.
Poor cassette sound quality
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or
CHROME)
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
Recording does not work
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space
Maintenance & safety (See 8) Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
WARNING:
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no
circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will
invalidate the guarantee.