Philips CD Radio Cassette Recorder - Manual (Page 17)

TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM
– POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY
No sound/power
– VOLUME not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– Headphones connected
• Disconnect headphones
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect AC power cord properly
Severe radio hum or noise
– Electrical interference: set too close to TV,
VCR or computer
• Increase the distance
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
• FM: Direct the FM telescopic antenna for
optimum reception
indication
– CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
– Laser lens steamed up,
• Wait until lens has cleared
indication
– CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalized
• Use a finalized CD-R(W)
The CD skips tracks
– CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
– SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active
• Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM
Poor cassette sound quality
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL
or CHROME)
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
Recording does not work
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the
missing tab space.
Remote control does not function properly
– Batteries dead
• Insert fresh batteries
– Batteries incorrectly inserted
• Insert the batteries correctly
– Distance/ angle between the set too large
• Reduce the distance/ angle.
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 center.
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 warranty.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the
packaging easy to separate into three mono-materials: cardboard (box), expandable polystyrene
(buffer), polyethylene (bags, protective foam).
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized
company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing
materials, dead batteries and old equipment.
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