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 centre
out. Do not wipe in a circular
motion.
¶ Do not use solvents such as
benzene , thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for
analogue 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 the
cleaner.
Cleaning the Heads and the Ta pe Paths
¶ To ensure good recording and playback quality,
clean the heads
A
, the capstan(s)
B
, and
pressure roller(s)
C
after every 50 hours of
tape operation.
¶ Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
¶ You also can clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
Demagnetising the heads
¶ Use a demagnetising tape available at your
dealer.
Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system your self, as this will invalidate the
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
are unable to remedy a problem b y following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
Problem Solution
CD OPERATION
“NO DISC” is displayed. – Insert a disc.
– Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
–Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
– Replace or clean the disc , see “Maintenance”.
“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed. – Use a finalised CD-R(W) or CD-R.
Troubleshooting
RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better reception.
–Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi
System and your TV or VCR.
TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING
Recording or playback cannot be made. –Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
–Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
–Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
The tape deck door cannot open. – Remo ve and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
GENERAL
The system does not react when buttons – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
are pressed. switch on the system again.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor – Adjust the volume .
quality. –Disconnect the headphones.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
–Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
The left and right sound outputs are –Check the speaker connections and location.
reversed.
The r
emote control does not function
– Select the source (CD or
TUNER, for example)
properly. before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).
– Reduce the distance between the remote control
and the system.
– Insert the batter ies with their polar ities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
– Replace the batter
ies.
–Point the remote control in the direction of the
system’ s IR sensor .
The timer is not working. – Set the clock correctly.
– Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.
–If recording is in progress, stop recording.
Not all lighted buttons are showing light. – Press DISPLAY to select NORMAL or MODE 1
display mode .
The Clock/Timer setting is erased. –Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer .
The system displays features – Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system
automatically and buttons start flashing. to switch off the demonstra
tion.
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