Philips AZ 2908 - Manual (Page 19)

TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
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 takeing the set for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
No sound / no power -VOLUME is not adjusted •Adjust the VDLUME
-Headphones are connected • Disconnect headphones
- Speakers are not or wrongly connected • Check speaker connection
- Mains cable is not securely connected • Connect the mains cable properly
-Batteries are exhausted •Replace batteries
-Batteries are incorrectly inserted • Insert the batteries correctly
-Changing over from mains to battery • Pull out the power plug from the
supply without removing the plug unit's AC MAINS inlet
No reaction to - Electrostatic discharge • Disconnect the set from power supply
operation of any keys reconnect it after a few seconds
Poor radio reception -\Weak radio antenna signal •Aim the antenna for optimum
reception;
- FM/SW: incline and rotate telescopic
antenna
- AM/MW/LW; rotate the entire set
- Interference caused by the vicinity of • Keep the radio away from electrical
electrical equipment like TVs, video
recorders, computers, engines, etc.
equipment
no o'/Si or -The CD is badly scratched or dirty • Replace or clean the CD, see
E r r o r indication maintenance
-No CD is inserted •Inserta CD
-The CD is inserted upside down • Insert a CD with label upwards
-The laser lens is steamed up • Wait until the lens has cleared of
The CD skips tracks -The CD is damaged or dirty
-shuffle or program is active
•Replace or clean the CD
• Switch off shuffle or program play
- Dust and dirt on the heads, capstan
or pressure roller
- Use of not suited cassette types
(METAL or CHROME)
Poor cassette sound
quality
-Clean the heads, capstan and pressure
roller, see maintenance
• Only use NORMAL cassettes for
recording
Recording does not
work
- Cassette tab(s) may be broken out
the missing tab space
•Apply a piece of adhesive tape over
Remote control does
not function properly
-Batteries are incorrectly inserted
-Batteries are exhausted
-Distance to the set is too large
• Insert the batteries correctly
•Replace batteries
•Reduce the distance
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