Philips CDR-775, CDR-776, CDR-777 Fixing problems, Indicated with a display message, Laser safety

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Fixing problems

 

TIP:

 

Check ‘Display messages’: the nature of a problem will in most cases be

 

indicated with a display message.

 

WARNING

 

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the CD recorder

 

yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee.

 

Do not open the CD recorder as there is a risk of electric shock.

 

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the CD

 

recorder 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.

 

 

Problem

Solution

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 (external recording)

 

– try using a different source on the amplifier

 

– make sure the record level was correctly adjusted

 

– check if the right deck was selected

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

 

– check if the right deck was selected (in DJ mode)

 

– finalize the disc first before playing it in the CD player deck

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 (INITIALIZING is diplayed when

 

disc is unfinalized)

 

– 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 correctly adjusted

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

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

at the correct time or tracks have

(analog recording only)

been merged together

– insert track increments manually with the remote control (during recording)

START SOURCE indication

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

 

source you wish to record from

 

– check the connections

 

– press STOP 9, select REC EXT MAN and start the recording manually

 

– select the right input with the SOURCE key

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Contents Audio Important notes for users in the U.K Mains plug Index English Français Español Deutsch Nederlands Italiano139Table of contents Welcome Technical dataGeneral information About this manualDiscs for recording MaintenanceAccessories Discs for playbackOperating buttons CD recorderCD player Display indications General DisplayDisplay messages RecordingOthers Menu messagesPlay Menu messagesExplanation of connections ConnectionsWhich connections do you need? For playback on the CD recorderDigital connections How to connect your recorderAnalog connections This will be the case in DJ-modePower supply/Mains Digital optical connectionDigital coaxial connections via a digital receiver Remote control commands Remote controlInserting batteries in the remote control Number/alphabet keys 0Recording general Inserting discsFor recording from external sources IntroductionGeneral information on recording By programming tracks first, a compilation can be recordedPreparing How to record from the internal deckRecording an entire CD RecordingRecording a single track Press Record to start recording the programRecording from external source Adjusting recording levelRecording from internal deck Do not start recordingTip How to record from an external sourceTrack increments See Finalizing CDR and Cdrw discsAutostart recording Unfinalizing Cdrw discs FinalizingFinalizing CDR & Cdrw discs For Cdrw discs onlyFor unfinalized Cdrw discs only Erasing Cdrw discs contentErasing To erase one or more tracks from the endPlaying Playing CD’s Changer modePlaying CDs on Deck 1 and Deck 2 simultaneously DJ mode Selecting a trackRepeat CD, track or program SearchShuffle random order play Programming tracksMenu active in Recording or Stop mode Menu modeRemarks about Menu mode General operation of MenuUpdate will appear on the display Text inputErasing text Reviewing CD text in memory Auto track incrementThis feature is only active in Record/Standby mode BalanceThese hints, consult your dealer or service centre Fixing problemsYourself as this will invalidate the guarantee Laser safetyMeet Philips at the Internet 3104 125 CMM/JS/0122