User manual PALSONIC PMC-211

[. . . ] Power Cord Connection Before using, connect the AC Power Cord to the AC outlet, then turn on the MAIN POWER switch of the unit. 2. OPERATING THE UNIT When you first power on the unit, it will be in standby mode. You can press the POWER button on the unit (or on the remote control) to switch the unit ON and OFF Pull the AC plug out of the wall socket if you want to switch off completely. POWER / STANDBY 1. Press the POWER button on the unit (or remote control) to switch the unit on. Select the sound source (CD, Radio or Tape) by switching the FUNCTION switch to corresponding position. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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 PLAY button, playback will start with the first track of the program. When all tracks have been played, the display will show the number of tracks. To cancel your program, press the CD STOP button twice, open the CD tray and close it again, switch to other function except CD or change to STANDBY mode. Press the CD REPEAT button, the middle bottom dot on the LED display will be flashing. [. . . ]