Philips P88 manual Tape Deck Operation, General

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Tape Deck Operation

Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a decrease in audio level.

Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure rollers.

ªSee section on tape deck maintenance (page 30).

Magnetic build-up in the record/ playback head.

ªUse demagnetizing tape.

Tape deck door cannot open.

Power failure or AC power plug disconnect from the wall outlet during tape playback.

ªReconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again.

Recorded material sounds strange.

Tape was recorded in one of the Dolby Pro Logic modes.

ªSwitch off Dolby Pro Logic mode when recording.

General

System does not react when any button is pressed.

• Electrostatic discharge.

ªPress STANDBY ON to switch the system 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.

Volume is not turned up.

ª Adjust VOLUME.

The headphones are connected.

ª Disconnect the headphones.

Speakers are not connected or are connected wrongly.

ªCheck that the speakers are connected correctly.

ªMake sure the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

Reversed left and right sound.

Speakers are connected wrongly.

ª Check the speaker connections and location.

Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise physical location of musical instruments.

Speakers are connected wrongly.

ª Check the speaker connection for proper phasing, colored/black wires to colored/black terminals.

Remote control has no effect on the system.

• Wrong source is selected.

ªSelect the source (CD, TUNER, etc.)

before pressing the function button (ƒ, , , etc.).

The distance to the system is too large.

ª Reduce the distance.

Batteries are inserted incorrectly.

ªInsert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.

Batteries are exhausted.

ª Replace the batteries.

Timer is not working.

Clock is not set.

ª Set the clock.

Timer is not switched on.

ªPress TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the

timer.

Recording is in progress.

ª Stop recording.

Clock setting is erased.

There was a power failure.

ª Reset the clock.

System displays features automatically; buttons flash continuously.

Demonstration mode is switched on.

ª Press and hold (on the system) for 5 seconds to switch off the demonstration.

TROUBLESHOOTING

There is a howling sound at the

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external source.

 

• You hear feedback when you are

 

listening in AUX mode.

 

ªPress AUX to select CDR/DVD mode.

All lighted buttons are not lit.

Display is switch on in DIM 3 mode.

ª Press DIM until DIM OFF display mode is shown.

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Contents 3139 116 Mini Hi-Fi SystemCopyright in the U.K How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Mains plugDansk English Français Español Deutsch NederlandsItaliano SvenskaContents Environmental Information Accessories SuppliedSafety Information General InformationSpeakers Connection FM Wire Antenna ConnectionPreparation AM Loop Antenna ConnectionInserting batteries into the Remote Control Connecting other Equipment to your systemWireless Surround Out Connection AC Power SupplyTest Tone Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic systemDolby PRO Logic Dolby Pro LogicNormal Stereo Dolby SurroundDolby 3 Stereo Dolby Center PhantomDisc ControlsControls on the system and remote control ’, ‘, etc Mode Demonstration modeTo stop the demonstration mode Easy SetDim mode Switching the system onSwitching the system to standby mode Volume ControlDenotes the sound level Personal SettingTo exit without storing the setting, press ‚ WOOx level cannot be stored as part of the personal settingAutomatic DSC-wOOx / VEC-wOOx selection There are three wOOx settings to enhance the bass responseWhen normal wOOx sound effect is selected WOOxCD Direct Play CD TextLoading the CD Changer Discs for playbackProgramming Tracks Playing a CDDisc Change Selecting a desired trackPlaying the program Reviewing the programErasing the program when Tuner Tuning to radio stationsStoring Preset Stations Tuning to Preset Radio StationsReceiving RDS Radio Station NEWS/TA Traffic AnnouncementOnly available in Radio Station with RDS During News bulletin or Traffic There are two Auxiliary modes Normal AUX modeTuner AUX/CDR Selecting External EquipmentAuto Reverse Playback only on TapeLoading a tape Tape Playback3afor playback on tape deck 2 only When playback is stoppedRewind/Fast Forward Dolby B Noise Reduction SystemRecording from other sources RecordingDigital Recording via Digital Out Only Œ mode is available during dubbingCD Synchro Start Recording One Touch RecordingView Clock Timer SettingClock Setting ClockTo switch off the Sleep Timer TimerSleep Timer To switch off the TimerSubject to modification SpecificationsRadio Reception Maintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance CD Player OperationGeneral Tape Deck Operation