Philips AE 2340/00 - Manual (Page 11)

Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system 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 system units yourself, as this would
invalidate the guarantee.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
No sound - Batteries are exhausted • Insert fresh batteries
- Batteries are incorrectly
inserted
• Insert the batteries correctly
- Mains lead is not properly
connected
• Connect the mains lead properly
- The VOLUME is not adjusted • Adjust the VOLUME
- Headphones are connected • Disconnect the headphones
Radio interrupt - Preset sleeptime due
- Batteries are nearly exhausted
• Insert fresh batteries or
use the mains supply
Poor radio reception - Weak radio aerial signal • Aim the aerial for best reception:
- FM; incline and rotate
telescopic aerial
- AM (MW/LW): rotate the whole
set
- Interference caused by • Keep the radio away from electrical
the vicinityof electrical
equipment like TVs,_
video recorders, corhputers,
thermostats, fluorescent
lamps (TL), engines etc.
equipment
- Inaccurate tuning because • Adjust the 9/10 kHz selector @ (in
of incorrect 9/10 kHz the battery compartment
selector ® setting 10 kHz for the Americas
9 kHz for other countries.
Alarm does not function - Alarm time is not adjusted
Headphones are connected
Adjust the alarm time
Disconnect the headphones
Set does not react to
operation of any button - Electrostatic discharge Press the RESET button @ briefly
(in the battery compartment)
and readjust the time settings
and preset radio stations_________
Malfunctioning and
losing
time settings and preset
radio stations
Continued operation with
weak batteries
7 Remove the batteries.
2 Press the RESET button @ briefly in
the battery compartment.
3 Insert fresh batteries.
4 Readjust the time settings and the
preset radio stations._____________