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Troubleshooting – Philips CDR 786 User Manual

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SYMPTOM
• possible solution:

No power
• ensure that the ON/OFF button is on: the set is in standby

mode, press any key to activate it

• ensure that the mains cable is plugged in correctly
• switch the set OFF and then immediately back ON

Auto track does not work
• check if auto track is selected
• check if there are 2.7 seconds silence in between the tracks

(analog recording only)

• check if the source is a consumer source with the digital

output according to the IEC audio standard

• source is DVD player (no track information)

No sound
• check the audio connections
• if using an amplifier, try using a different source

Amplifier sound is distorted
• check that the analog output of the set is not connected to

the amplifier Phono input

Play will not start
• ensure that the label of the CD is facing up
• clean the disc
• check that the disc is not defective by trying another disc

Remote control does not work
• point the remote control directly at the set
• check the batteries and replace if necessary
• select the right source first

DISC RECOVER indication
• a power failure has occurred during recording, the CD

recorder is attempting to repair the disc

• if

DISC ERROR then appears on the display, the disc

cannot be recorded further, and cannot be finalised. But it
can still be played on the CD recorder or another CD
recorder.

• on a CDRW disc, the track being recorded is lost, but

further recording and finalization can still be done

INSERT DISC indication
• replace or clean the disc
• insert a CD(RW), label upwards
• wait until the lens has cleared

USE AUDIO CD indication
• insert a digital audio disc marked with “Digital audio” and

the special logo

CHECK INPUT indication
• select the correct input
• make sure the connection cable is properly connected

Will not record
• clean the disc
• check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc
• check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary
• the disc is not an AUDIO disc (

WRONG DISC)

• wrong input source chosen. Input label flashing (

CHECK

INPUT)

• text memory full (

MEMORY FULL / FINALIZE CD).

When a CDRW has to be unfinalised for recording. Erase
text for other disc(s) or finalize other disc(s) to obtain
memory space

Recording is distorted
• make sure the recording level is correct

20 second pause between recordings
• see “Recording with automatic synchronized start“.

Set does not react
• switch the set OFF and then immediately back ON

Recorded disc does not play in other standard CD
player
• finalize the CDR(W)
• insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible player

TROUBLESHOOTING

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English

WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the
set yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee. Do
not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking
the set for repair.
If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,
consult your dealer or service centre.

LASER SAFETY
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service
person should remove the cover or attempt to service
this device, due to possible eye injury.

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