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Warning, Troubleshooting, Technical data – Philips MC118C3799 User Manual

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MC 118 / 22 page 13

English

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric
shock! Under no circumstances should you try to
repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the
guarantee.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before
taking the set for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these
hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

No sound /power

Volume not adjusted

Adjust the VOLUME

Headphones connected

Disconnect headphones

Mains lead not securely plugged to wall socket Plug in properly

Reversed left and

Speakers incorrectly connected

Connect properly: L to left, R to right

right sound/ no sound
from one speaker
TIMER/SLEEPER

Clock time not set

Set the correct clock time

does not work
Severe radio hum or
Electrical interference: set too close to TV,

Increase the distance

noise

VCR or computer

Poor radio reception Weak radio signal

FM: Direct the FM aerial wire for optimum
reception

NO DISC indication CD badly scratched or dirty

Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance

CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalised

Use a finalised CD-R(W)

Laser lens steamed up

Wait until lens has cleared

The CD skips tracks CD damaged or dirty

Replace or clean CD

SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active

Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM

Poor cassette sound Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.

Clean deck parts, see Maintenance

quality

Use of incompatible cassette types

Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording

(METAL or CHROME)

Recording does not

Cassette tab(s) may be broken

Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

work

tab space.

Remote control does Batteries exhausted

Insert fresh batteries

not function properly Batteries incorrectly inserted

Insert the batteries correctly

Distance/ angle between the set too large

Reduce the distance/ angle.

TECHNICAL DATA

Amplifier
Output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 5 W RMS
Output power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W PMPO
Signal-to-noise-ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65 dBA (IEC)

Input sensitivity AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 V (max. 2 V)
Impedance loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Impedance headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

-1000

Tuner
FM wave range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW wave range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 - 1602 kHz
LW wave range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 - 279 kHz
Sensitivity at 75

– mono, 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8

µ

V

– stereo, 46 dB signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . 61.4

µ

V

Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28 dB

Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5%

Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 - 12500 Hz (± 3 dB)
Signal-to-noise-ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 dBA

CD player
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-noise-ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 dBA
Tape deck
Frequency response
– Normal tape (type I) . . . . . . . . . . . 120 - 10000 Hz (8 dB)
Signal-to-noise-ratio (without Dolby NR)
– Normal tape (type I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 dBA
Wow and flutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4% DIN

Speakers
Bass reflex system
Dimensions (wxhxd) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 x 220 x 220
General
Dimensions (wxhxd) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 x 223 x 253
Weight (with / without speakers) . . . . approx 6.0 / 2.8 kg
Standby power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 2 W

Subject to modification

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