Curtis SRCD-4400 - Manual (Page 9)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for Compact Discs
* Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges.
Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny,
unprinted side of the disc.
* Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. To the disc label.
* Clean the disc 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 center of the center of the disc to the outer
edge of the disc. Never wipe in circular motions.
* This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here.
Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
* Compact Disc should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage.
* Do not expose compact disc to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures, or dust, etc. Prolonged
exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the disc.
* Do not stick or write anything on either side of the disc. Sharp writing instruments, or the ink may
damage the surface.
Cleaning the unit
* To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.
* The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution
when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
* Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.
* Periodic cleaning of the tape heads, capstan and pinch roller is necessary to maintain good sound
reproduction. Clean them after every 100hours of use or less if playback has deteriorated. Use a cotton
swab moistened with head cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol, then wipe dry with another swab.
NOTE: Never use metal objects on or near the tape heads. Do not allow and cleaning material to fall into
the tape assembly.
Pinch Roller
R/P
Head Erase
Head
Capstan
Cotton Swab
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
Symptom
Radio
Possible Cause Solution
Noise or sound
distorted on radio
broadcasts. Station not tuned properly for AM or FM.
FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly
adjusted.
Reorient FM telescopic antenna.
Rotate unit until best reception is
obtained.
Retune the AM or FM broadcast station.
AM: Unit is not positioned correctly
FM STEREO indicator
does not light.
AM or FM, no sound.
Poor FM signal being received or BAND
switch is not set to FM STEREO.
Station is not broadcasting in stereo.
FUNCTION switch is not set to the
RADIO position.
Volume at minimum.
Volume at minimum.
Dirty head.
Increase Volume.
Increase Volume.
Clean the head.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the RADIO
position.
Retune station, try another station or set
BAND switch to FM STEREO.
Change stations.
Cassette Player
No sound.
Sound distorted.
Speed varies.
Will not record. Erase prevention tab removed. Cover hole with adhesive tape.
Replace tape or clean tape head. Defective tape or dirty tape head.
FUNCTION switch is not set to the CD
position.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD
position.
CD is not installed or installed upside-
down.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Insert CD with label side up.
Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc.
Distorted sound on
playback.
Cassette Recorder
Compact Disc Player
General
FUNCTION switch is not set to the TAPE
position.
Tape old or worn.
Batteries are low.
Replace the tape.
Replace the batteries.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE
position.
CD/CD/RW Player will
not play.
CD/CD/RW skip while
playing.
No Sound. Headphones connected into the
Headphones jack.
Remove the Headphones from the
Headphones jack.
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