Philips AZ241517 - Manual (Page 16)

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 Bad sound
- POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY
Set does not react to operation of
any of the controls___________________________
- Electrostatic discharge.
• Switch off the set, disconnect the mains plug,
reconnect after a few seconds.
- Batteries are exhausted.
• Insert fresh batteries.
Display does not function properly____________
- Electrostatic discharge.
• Switch off the set, disconnect the mains plug
and reconnect after a few seconds.
- Set runs on batteries.
• Switch to mains supply.
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 connected.
• Connect the mains lead properly.
- Batteries loaded but mains lead still plugged
in and connected.
• Pull out the mains plug from the MAINS
socket and the set.
- Speakers not connected.
• Connect speakers
- Unsuitable speakers are used.
• Use supplied speakers.
- Batteries are exhausted.
• Replace batteries.
Poor bass sound
- Speakers not in phase.
• Connect speaker poles correctly, V pole (red
marked wire) to V; '-'pole (black/unmarked
wire) to
No sound on left or ri.qht side______________ __
- Speaker wrongly connected.
• Connect speaker properly.
- Speaker not connected.
• Connect speaker
Reversed left and right sound__________________
- Speakers are wrongly connected.
• Connect speakers properly, L to left, R to
right.
Severe radio hum or noise______________________
- Set too close to TV, VCB or computer.
• Increase the distance.
Poor radio reception____________________________
- Weak radio signal.
• FM: aim and extend the telescopic aerial for
hast reception;
• AM: rotate the entire set.
Poor cassette sound quality____________________
- Dust and dirt on the heads, capstan or
pressure roller.
• Clean the heads etc., see Maintenance.
- Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL
or CHROME).
• Only use NORMAL (lEC I) for recording.
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