Philips CDR-795 - Manual (Page 24)

Troubleshooting
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the unit yourself as this
will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the unit as there is a risk of
electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the unit for
repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,
consult your dealer or service center.
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.
Problem Solution
No power – Make sure the power cable is connected properly.
– Press 2 STANDBY·ON on the unit to switch it on.
No sound – Check if the audio connections have been installed properly.
– Make sure MP3-tracks are recorded in the correct format.
No reaction to controls – Disconnect the unit from power supply, reconnect after a few seconds.
Automatic start of permanent – Keep Ç on the unit pressed for at least 5 seconds to cancel the
feature display (demo mode) demonstration mode.
Remote control does not function – Remove batteries and insert them correctly or insert new batteries.
properly – Reduce distance to the unit.
WRONG DISC, USE AUDIO CD and
– Make sure the disc is not scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc.
INSERT DISC indication
– Make sure disc is inserted, printed side up.
– Make sure there is no DVD inserted.
– Wait until steamed up laser lens has cleared.
WRONG DISC, USE CDR WITH
– A computer CDR(W) is inserted. Make sure a digital audio disc is inserted
` DIGITAL AUDIO´ LOGO and marked with “Digital Audio” and the special logo.
INSERT DISC indication
NO SIGNAL indication or
– Check if the connection cable is properly connected.
CHECK INPUT indication
– Select the correct input.
– Make sure the external appliance is switched on.
OVERHEATING indication
– Do not position the unit on top of other equipment that might heat it up
(e.g. receiver).
Does not record – Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles.
– Check if a digital audio CDR(W) is inserted and make sure it is unfinalized.
Stops during recording – Use Philips audio CDR(W)s.
– In case recording process is interrupted (power loss, mechanical shock), start
recording again with a new disc.
Recorded disc does not play in – Make sure the CDR(W) is finalized.
another standard CD player – Insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible CD player.
Missing directories on MP3-CD – Only albums with playable files will be shown.
Elapsed playing time of MP3-track – That is normal behavior as this MP3-track has a variable bit rate.
counts up very fast or irregularly
Recorded tracks have been merged – Use another track increment mode.
together or tracks do not start – Insert track increments manually with the remote control.
or stop at the correct time