Philips CDR-600 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Laser safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

ProblemSolution:

No power

– ensure that the ON/OFF key is in the on position (red LED on):

 

the CD recorder is in standby mode, press any key to activate it

 

– make sure that the power cable is plugged in correctly

 

– switch the recorder OFF and then immediately back ON

 

 

No sound

– check the audio connections

 

– try using a different source on the amplifier

 

 

Amplifier sound is distorted

– make sure that the CD recorder analog output is not connected to the

 

amplifier Phono input

 

 

Play will not start

– make sure that the label of the CD is facing up

 

– clean the disc

 

– make sure that the disc is not defective by trying another disc

 

 

Remote control does not work

– press CDR on the remote control and try again

 

– point the remote control directly at the CD recorder

 

– check the batteries and replace if necessary

 

– select the right source first

 

 

Will not record

– clean the disc

 

– check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc

 

– check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary

 

– the disc is not an AUDIO disc (WRONG DISC)

 

– wrong input source chosen. Input label flashing (CHECK INPUT)

 

– try using a Philips Audio CDR(W)

 

 

Recording is distorted

– make sure the recording level is correct

 

 

20 second pause between recordings

– see “Autostart recording“.

 

 

Recorder does not react

– switch the ON/OFF button on the front of the recorder off and back on

 

 

DISC RECOVER on display

– a power failure has occurred during recording; the CD recorder is attempting

 

to repair the disc

 

 

DISC ERROR appears on the display

– the disc cannot be recorded further, and cannot be finalized.

 

– on a CDRW disc, the track being recorded is lost, but further recording and

 

finalization can still be done

 

 

Recorded tracks do not start or stop

– try another auto track setting

at the correct time or tracks have

– check if there are at least 2.7 seconds silence in between the tracks

been merged together

(analog recording only)

 

– insert track increments manually with the remote control

 

 

START SOURCE indication

– start the synchronized external recording by pressing PLAY on the external

 

source you wish to record from.

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Contents CDR-600 Xp CDR 600/0001 English 06-04-2001 1819 Pagina Index Table of contents Environmental information Technical dataGeneral information WelcomeDiscs for playback MaintenanceAccessories Discs for recordingControls Operating buttonsGeneral DisplayDisplay indications Display messagesOthers PlayMenu messages Connections general Set up recommendationsConnections Connections at the backInstallation Direct digital coaxial connectionDirect digital optical connection Digital coaxial connections via a digital receiver Power supply/MainsCDR Remote controlStandby B ShuffleMENU/STORE CancelRecording Inserting discsSome remarks on recording IntroductionPreparing Adjusting the recording levelRecording an entire CD Do not start recordingRecording a single track RecordingFinalizing Track increments Manual recordingFinalizing CDR & Cdrw discs Unfinalizing Cdrw discsFor Cdrw discs only Selecting a track Erasing Cdrw discs contentRecording / Playing Playing a CDRepeat CD, track or program PlayingSearch Shuffle random order playGeneral operation of Menu Menu modeRemarks about Menu mode Menu active in Recording or Stop modeErasing text Text inputAuto track increment Reviewing CD text in memoryBalance This feature is only active in Record/Standby modeTroubleshooting CDR 600 Audio CD Recorder