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Solution
Check power cord for a secure connection.
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into
power source again.
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
Increase the volume setting.
Check connection to speakers.
Check that you have selected the appropriate
function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.
Make sure mute is off.
Check antenna connection.
Move antenna.
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair
dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent
lights.
Check that CD is in the tray.
Check that CD label is facing up.
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
Check that CD function is selected.
Use CD Lens Cleaner.
Clean the disc.
Clean the disc.
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other
dam-
age.
Problem
System will
not turn on
No sound
Poor radio
reception
CD does
not play
CD sound
skips
Problem
CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Distorted or
noisy tape
recordings
Remote
control
does not
work
Solution
Check if something is causing the system to vibrate.
If so, move the system.
Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away or
on a different surface from the main unit.
Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and then
back to CD.
Inspect the tape heads and clean and demagnetize.
Check that the batteries are properly installed.
Replace weak batteries.
Check the system is plugged into power source.
Point the remote directly at the system’s front
panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
system.
Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
CD Player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
be opened by only a qualified technician.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the
edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix labels
or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or
damage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the
player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs
Cleaning CDs
• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep
CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from
the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring
it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove
any water drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents
on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene, thinner, or
other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc
surface
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Tips
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More Information
Tape Player
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodically
open the door of each deck and clean the magnetic
heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by play-
ing a demagnetizing cassette (available through an
audio equipment store).
To protect recordings one or
both sides of a tape, remove
the corresponding tab. If you
later want to record on the
tape, affix a piece of adhesive
tape over the hole.
Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack
in your tapes can cause scratches
on the tape, or worse yet, the tape
could break. If you notice some
slack in the tape, use a pencil to
tighten it up before you insert it.
Safety Precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any
repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid
enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained
technician for inspection.
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music
on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the car-
tridge and stylus of a record player. Although this prod-
uct incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe
when operated according to directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use
damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
Prevent damage to this product, set switch for proper
voltage.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside
the disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting on
the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment door
open for an extended period of time. If the lens
becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera lenses.
• Do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
Important Battery Information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not
use your remote control for more than one month.
Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries
may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Dispose
of batteries in the proper manner, according to provin-
cial and local regulations. Any battery may leak elec-
trolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted
incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same
time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
Headset Safety
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing
experts warn against extended high-volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use.
• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discon-
tinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let
you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear what is around you.
Don’t Infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes for
which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copy-
right law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is
not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by
Thomson multimedia.
Technical Specification
Power supply: 230V~50Hz for Thomson models,
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 329 x 306 x 400
Speaker - A3300 - 329 x 240 x 245
- A3500 - 329 x 240 x 275
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 20Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given
as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide
the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any
improvement or modification without prior notice. The English ver-
sion serves as the final reference on all products and operational
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
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