User manual PALSONIC PMC-211

[. . . ] This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the unit. This CD player includes micro-processors which may malfunction as A result of external electrical interference or noise. If the CD player is not working properly, disconnect the power source and then reconnect it. 1 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. SPEAKER VOLUME CONTROL DIAL SCALE LED DISPLAY WINDOW FM STEREO LED INDICATOR CD SKIP/ REV BUTTON CD PLAY / PAUSE BUTTON CD SKIP/ FF BUTTON CD PROGRAM BUTTON CD REPEAT BUTTON POWER ON BUTTON POWER ON LED INDICATOR FUNCTION SWITCH (RADIO/TAPE/CD) HEADPHONE JACK CD STOP BUTTON BBS ON / OFF BUTTON BAND SELECTOR SWITCH (FM ST/FM/AM) CASSETTE DOOR 19. [. . . ] Note : If beat noise is present when recording adjust the position of the BEAT CUT switch on the rear of the unit (For AM only). Recording From CD Set the FUNCTION switch to CD Select the required tracks to be recorded. Insert a blank cassette into the cassette deck and press the CASSETTE RECORD button (together with the CASSETTE PLAY button) Press the CASSETTE STOP / EJECT button to stop recording. Note : The volume level and the BSS function has no effect on the content of recording. 3 Auto Stop When the tape reaches the end in playback or recording, the built-in auto stop system will release the depressed CASSETTE PLAY, RECORD button. The auto stop system operates while recording from the built-in RADIO or CD player, only the cassette function will stop automatically and the RADIO or CD player will continue to play. Type Of Cassettes Use only good quality cassettes (IEC TYPE 1) for making recordings. The use of C120 cassettes is NOT recommended in this machine. Protecting Recordings Normally, anything recorded on the tape is automatically erased when new recording is made. It is possible to protect your recordings from accidental erasure by removing the tabs found on the rear of the cassette. When the cassette is held with the recorded side upper-most and exposed tape facing the front, the protective tab will be found on the right rear of the cassette. All pre-recorded cassette are protected in this way to prevent accidental erasure of the commercial recordings. "Protected" cassettes will prevent the CASSETTE RECORD button from being operated. If at any time you attempt to record and find that this button can not be depressed, never force the mechanism or it may be damaged. Check that a cassette has been loaded and that tab has not been removed. Recording on a cassette in which the tabs have been removed can be done by covering the tab openings with a piece of adhesive tape. Care Of Cassette Mechanism Gently clean the tape head and pinch-wheel / capstan assemblies after every 10 hours of operation until all traces of oxide deposit have been removed. A range of cassette care products are available. RECORD/PLAY HEAD ERASE HEAD CAPSTAN PINCH ROLLER The erase head and record / play head and the surface of the pinch roller are delicate and must not be touched with metal objects such as screwdrivers. You may find it easier to clean the assembly by pressing the CASSETTE PLAY button to bring head and pinch roller into view. Be sure to press the CASSETTE STOP button after cleaning the mechanism. Damage to the pinchwheel can occur if the unit is left in PLAY mode with the power switched off. Under no circumstances should you attempt to lubricate any part of the machine. WARNING Disconnect from the mains at the wall socket when not in use. Do not expose the set to rain or moisture. 4 LISTENING TO COMPACT DISC (CD) If a Compact Disc Player is subject to sudden vibration while playing, it may skip or mistrack. [. . . ] Press the CD REPEAT button, the middle bottom dot on the LED display will be flashing. The current sound track will play repeatedly until CD STOP button is pressed. Press the CD REPEAT button again, the middle bottom dot on the LED display will light on. The CD will play sequentially and repeatedly until the CD STOP button is pressed. [. . . ]