SoundMax SM-3121 - Manual (Page 6)

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Maintenance and care
· Check your batteries regularly, old or discharged batteries should be replaced. If the unit is not
going to be used for some time or is being run exclusively on the alternative power, remove the
batteries to avoid leakage and damage.
· Electronic products of this kind should never be subjected to moisture or extreme temperatures.
· If necessary, clean the unit with a piece of cloth dampened with water only (be sure the AC
power cord is disconnected from the power supply).
· The heads and capstan are in constant contact with the moving tape. Use a small cotton bud
with alcohol or special tape head cleaner to clean these parts. Never touch the heads with anything
metallic.
ERASE PROTECTION
· To prevent accidental erasing of a cassette, simply break off the two plastic tabs located on the cassette
tape s rear side.
· When a cassette with removed plastic tabs is inserted, the recording button cannot be pressed.
· If a cassette is to be erased and re-recorded at a later stage, simply cover the holes on the cassette
where the tabs were removed, with a piece of strong adhesive tape.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Carefully re-read the instructions to make sure the unit is being operated properly.
Check the following before you take your unit to the local dealer for repair.
SYMPTOM CAUSE
There is no sound from the speakers. - Headphones are connected to the unit.
- The Volume control is set too low.
The radio does not work The FUNCTION switch is in the TAPE position
There is excessive static during FM reception. The antenna is not properly positioned
A cassette cannot be inserted into the
compartment. The tape is inserted in the wrong direction.
The PLAY button does not lock in position after
inserting cassette tape The tape is at its end and auto-stop function is in
operation.
The RECORD button cannot be pressed down with
a cassette tape inside.
A tape with its safety tab removed has been
inserted.