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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Do not open the player as there is a risk of electric shock! Under no circumstances should
you try to repair the player yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty
¶ If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the player for repair.
¶ If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
Symptom Remedy
CD PLAYER OPERATION
“NO DISC” is displayed. ¶ If the disc is inserted upside down.
¶ Moisture condensation at the lens.
¶ There is no disc in the CD tray.
¶ The disc is dirty, badly scratched or warped.
¶ The disc lens is dirty or dusty, refer to section
under Maintenance.
“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed. ¶ The CD-RW or CD-R disc is not properly
recorded for use with a standard CD player.
¶ The disc is badly scratched or dirty.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
¶ Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning Discs
¶ When a disc becomes dirty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center
out.
¶ Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog records.
Cleaning the Disc lens
¶ After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
¶ To ensure good recording and playback quality,
clean the heads, the capstan(s), and pressure
roller(s) after every 50 hours of tape operation.
¶ Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
¶ You can also clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
Demagnetizing the heads
¶ Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.
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RADIO RECEPTION
Poor radio reception. ¶ The signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.
¶ The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system.
TAPE DECK OPERATION
Recording or playback cannot be ¶ Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure
made or there is a decrease in audio rollers, refer to section under Maintenance.
level. ¶ Magnetic build-up in the record/playback head,
use demagnetizing tape.
GENERAL
System does not react when any ¶ Press STANDBY-ON to switch the system
button is pressed. off. Remove the AC power plug from the wall
outlet, then reconnect the power plug and
switch on the system again.
No or poor sound. ¶ Adjust the volume.
¶ Disconnect the headphones.
¶ Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
¶ Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
Reversed left and right sound. ¶ Check the speaker connections and location.
Lack of bass sound or apparently ¶ Check the speaker connection for proper
imprecise physical location of musical phasing, colored/black wires to colored/
instruments. black terminals.
Remote control has no effect on the ¶ Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.)
system. before pressing the function button (É,í,ë,
etc.).
¶ Reduce the distance to the system.
¶ Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) as indicated.
¶ Replace the batteries.
Timer is not working. ¶ Set the clock.
¶ Press CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the timer.
¶ If recording or dubbing is in progress, stop
recording.
Clock setting is erased. ¶ Reset the clock.
System displays features ¶ Press and hold Ç (on the system) for
automatically. 5 seconds to switch off the
demonstration.
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