Troubleshooting, Operation of any control, Display does not function – Philips AZ100217 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this would invalidate the
guarantee.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Set does not react to
- Electrostatic discharge.
• Switch off the set, disconnect
operation of any control.
the mains plug and reconnect
after a few seconds.
Display does not function
- Electrostatic discharge.
• Switch off the set. disconnect
properly.
the mains plug and reconnect
after a few seconds.
No sound.
- VOLUME is not adjusted.
• Adjust the VOLUME.
- Headphones are connected.
• Disconnect headphones.
- Batteries are exhausted.
• Insert fresh batteries.
- Batteries are incorrectly
inserted.
• Insert the batteries correctly.
- Mains lead is not securely
• Connect the mains lead
connected.
properly.
Bad sound.
- Batteries are exhausted.
• Replace batteries.
Severe radio hum or noise.
- Set too close to TV, VCR or
computer.
• Increase the distance.
Poor radio reception.
- Weak radio signal.
• FM: aim and extend the
telescopic aerial for best
reception;
• MW: rotate the entire set.
Poor cassette sound quality.
- Dust and dirt on the heads.
• Clean the heads etc., see
capstan or pressure roller.
Maintenance.
Recording does not work.
- Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply a piece of adhesive tape
out.
over the missing tab space.
CD playback does not work.
- CD is badly scratched or dirty.
• Replace or clean the CD, see
Maintenance.
- No CD inserted.
• Insert CD.
- CD inserted upside down.
• Insert CD with printed side
facing up.
- Laser lens Is steamed up.
• Wait until lens has
acclimatized.
The CD skips tracks.
- CD is damaged or dirty.
• Replace or clean the CD.
- PROGRAM is active.
• Switch off the PROGRAM-
function.
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