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IMPORTANT!
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The voltage selector located inside the
battery compartment of this system is
preset at 220V-240V from the factory.
For countries that operate at 110V-127V,
please adjust to 110V-127V before you
switch on the system.
Supplied accessories
– 2 speaker boxes
– AC power cord
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).
Your system consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
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Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning Discs
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When a disc becomes dirty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center
out.
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Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog records.
Cleaning the disc lens
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After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
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To ensure good recording and playback quality,
clean the heads
A
and
B
, the capstan(s)
C
,
and pressure roller(s)
D
after every 50 hours
of tape operation.
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Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
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You can also clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
Demagnetizing the heads
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Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.
Safety information
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Place the system on a flat, hard and stable
surface.
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Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
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Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.
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The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers table-cloths, curtains, etc.
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
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No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
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The mechanical parts of the set contain self-
lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.
General Information
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