Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide - Aiwa Boombox BBTC-550MG User Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CARE OF COMPACT DISCS
Treat the disc carefully. Hold the disc
1.
only by the edges.
Never allow your fingers to come in
contact with the shiny, unpainted side of
the disc.
2. Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc.
to the disc label.
3. Clean the discs periodically with a soft,
lint-free, dry cloth.
Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners
to clean the disc.
If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of
the disc, it is probably dirty or damaged
(scratched).
When cleaning the disc, wipe in straight
lines from the center of the disc to the outer
edge of the disc. Never wipe in circular
motions.
4. This unit is designed
to play discs bearing
the identification logo
as shown here or
MP3 format Disc.
Other discs may not conform to the CD
standard and may not play properly.
Discs should be stored in their cases after
5.
each use to avoid damage.
6. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high
humidity, high temperatures, or dust.
Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures
can warp the disc.
Do not stick or write anything on either
7.
side of the disc.
Sharp writing instruments or the ink may
damage the surface.
TO CLEAN THE LENS
If the lens gets dirty, your speaker may skip or
may not play a CD:
1. Open the CD door.
2. Use a camera lens blower/brush to blow
on the lens once or twice, brush the dust
or particles off the lens then blow again.
3. To remove fingerprints, use a dry cotton
swab to wipe from the middle to outer
edge of the lens.
CARING OF CASSETTES/TAPES
Treat the cassettes carefully.
1.
Never allow your fingers to come in
contact with the playing surfaces; handle
the cassettes/tapes by their outer
casings.
2. Rewind the tapes before storage.
Tapes must be stored vertically.
3. Clean equipment (tape heads, guides,
etc.) often and thoroughly with isopropyl
alcohol and cotton swabs.
4. Play your tapes every few years, in
order to check their condition and avoid
symptoms of the sticky-shed syndrome
(a common issue that affects the layers
of some cassette tapes that results in
sticking together).
5. Cassettes should be stored in their cases
after each use to avoid damage.
6. Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,
high humidity, high temperatures, or dust.
Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures
may damage the cassette/tape.
CARE OF THE BOOMBOX
1. To prevent fire or shock hazard, remove
the batteries, or disconnect your unit from
the AC power source when cleaning.
2. The outside of your unit may be cleaned
with a dusting cloth and taken cared of
as any other furniture. Use caution when
cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used
3.
on the top panel.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the boombox to repair.
Do not open the boombox as there is a risk of electric shock.
SYMPTOM CAUSE
General
No power. The power cord is not plugged.
Check whether electricity failed.
No sound. Volume low or non-existent.
CD
The unit does not start An unplayable disc is inserted.
playback.
The disc is dirty.
Radio
Radio stations cannot be The antenna is positioned
tuned in. poorly.
Cassette
Recording function does not The cassette tabs may have
work. been removed.
Poor cassette sound quality. The cassette is dirty.
An incompatible cassette
(IEC II or IEC IV) is inserted.
USB
The USB does not start the Incompatible or damaged
playback. audio files.
AUX
Sound becomes distorted on Volume level is too high.
Auxiliary Input mode.
Auxiliary cable is inserted
incorrectly.
WARNING!
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the apparatus yourself, as this will invalidate
the warranty.
CORRECTION
Plug in the power cord.
Check the condition by operation
of other electronic devices.
Increase the main unit, or the
external device volume.
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Insert a playable disc.
Clean the disc.
Extend the antenna at it's full
length.
Relocate the boombox in another
place.
Apply adhesive tape over the
empty tab space.
Clean the cassette.
Insert a compatible (IEC I) cassette.
Insert another device with
compatible audio files.
Adjust the playback volume on
the external device to an adequate
level.
Insert the auxiliary cable completely.