18 EN
Clean the heads and the tape paths
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
You can also clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
Demagnetise the heads
Use a demagnetising tape available at your
dealer.
10 Troubleshooting
Caution
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.
philips.com/welcome). When you contact
Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby
and the model number and serial number are
available.
No power
& Ensure that the AC power cord of the unit
is connected properly.
& Ensure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
& As a power-saving feature, the system
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control
is operated.
No sound or poor sound
& Adjust the volume.
& Disconnect the headphones.
& Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
& Check if the stripped speaker wires are
clamped.
Left and right sound outputs reversed
& Check the speaker connections and
location.
No response from the unit
& Disconnect and reconnect the AC power
plug, then turn on the unit again.
Remote control does not work
&
select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.