Philips AE 3750 - Troubleshooting Guide; Common Problems and Solutions

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.
PROBLEM _
- POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY
Mo power _
- Wrong battery polarity
• Insert batteries correctly
- Batteries exhausted
• Replace batteries
- Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the volume
- Mains adaptor not securely connected
• Connect mains adaptor securely
Radio keeps switching off by itself _
- Batteries are running low
• Replace batteries
Continuous crackling and hiss noise during
AM reception _
- Interference from electrical equipment e.g.
TVs, computers, fluorescent lamps etc.
• Move set away from electrical equipment
The alarm does not function _
- The alarm is not set
• Set the alarm time and activate the radio £
or buzz alarm fl mode
- Volume too low for radio alarm mode
• Increase the volume
No sound (also see No power) _
- Volume is turned down
• Turn up volume
Poor sound /sound from one channel only
- Headphones plug not fully inserted
• Insert plug fully
Severe radio hum/distortion _
- FM aerial not fully extended
• Extend FM aerial fully
- Set too close to TV, computer etc.
• Move set away from electrical equipment
- Batteries are running low
• Replace batteries
Front panel controls do not respond/
display is not working properly _
- Electronic malfunction due to blocked panel
(e.g. after static charges)
• Use a bent-up paper clip to press the RESET
hole. After you hear a click, all PRESET
stations programmed, time settings and the
last station tuned to will be cleared
- LOCK fi activated
• Press the LOCK button fl to re-activate the
front panel controls
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.
The model number can be found on the back of the set and the production number is located in
the battery compartment.
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