Philips MC5037 - Manual (Page 28)

Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning Discs
When a disc becomes dirty
clean it with a cleaning doth.
Wipe the disc from the center
out Do not wipe in a circular
motion.
Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray Intended for
analog records.
Cleaning the disc lens
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 the
cleaner
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
To ensure good recording and playback quality
clean the heads (A), the capstan(s) @, and
pressure roller(s) (C) after every 50 hours of
tape operation.
Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
You also can clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once. :
ti/
1— T -^.1
(B) lA) ; b ) ( c )
Demagnetizing the heads
Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer
Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
Problem Solution
CD OPERATION
' is displayed.
’’ is displayed.
Insert a disc.
Check if the disc is inserted upside down
Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance".
Use a finalized CD-R(W) or CD-R.
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