Philips FW-R55 - Manual (Page 28)

Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the unit yourself as this
will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the unit as there is a risk of
electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed before taking the unit for
repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,
consult your dealer or service center.
Laser safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove
the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
Problem Solution
No power, no sound - Adjust the volume.
- Disconnect headphones.
- Make sure speakers are connected properly.
- Connect power cable properly.
No reaction to controls - Disconnect the unit from power supply, reconnect after a few seconds.
Automatic start of permanent feature
display (demonstration mode)
- Keep ■ on the unit pressed for at least 5 seconds to cancel the
demonstration mode.
Poor radio reception - Direct the antenna for optimum reception.
- Do not position the antenna near a radiation source such as aTV.VCR,
computer; etc. Change the position of the interfering unit or try to switch it off.
Poor bass sound
- Connect the colored (or marked) wires to the colored terminals and the
black (or unmarked) wires to the black terminals.
Remote control does not function
properly
" Insert new batteries and/or insert batteries correctly.
- Select the desired source key before selecting the function key
- Reduce distance to the unit.
Inser t Disc indication - Make sure the disc is not scratched or dirty Replace or clean the disc.
- Make sure disc is inserted with the label facing up.
- Wait until steamed up laser lens has cleared.
Wrong Disc indication,
Use Rudio CD indication
- Check if a digital audio disc is inserted, marked with “Digital Audio” and the
special logo.
Check Input indication - Check if the connection cable is connected properly.
Does not record - Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles.
- Check if a digital audio CDR(W) is inserted and make sure it is unfinalized.
Stops during recording - Use Philips audio CDR(W)s.
- In case recording process is interrupted (power loss, mechanical shock), start
recording again with a new disc.
Recorded disc does not play in
another standard CD player
- Make sure the CDR(W) is finalized.
- Insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible CD player
Missing directories on MP3-CD
- Only albums with playable files will be shown.
Recorded tracks have been merged
together or tracks do not start/stop
at the correct time
- Use another track increment mode.
- Insert track increments manually with the remote control.
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