Philips FW-C390 manual Radio Reception, Tape OPERATION/RECORDING

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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.

Remove 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 remote 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 batteries with their polarities

 

 

 

 

(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.

 

 

 

Replace the batteries.

 

 

 

– Point the remote control directly towards the IR

 

 

 

 

sensor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The timer is not working.

Set the clock correctly.

 

 

 

– Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the

 

 

 

 

timer.

 

 

 

– If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop

 

 

 

 

recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not all lighted buttons are showing light.

Press DIM to select DIM OFF 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 Çon the system to switch off

 

automatically and buttons start flashing.

 

the demonstration.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents FW-C390 Mains plug How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Copyright in the U.KDSC VEC Klass 1 laseraparat 157 107132 182Contents General Information Supplied accessoriesSafety information AcknowledgementRear connections PowerPreparations Antennas ConnectionOptional connection Inserting batteries into the remote controlConnecting other equipment to your system FM AntennaControls on the system and remote control Controls Basic Functions First time setup/power upTo reinstall Plug and Play Plug and PlaySwitching the system on Demonstration modeSwitching the system to Eco Power standby mode 1 Watt Dim modeVolume control Sound navigationDBB Dynamic Bass Boost Incredible Surround Press Incredible Surround or INCAutomatic DSC-DBB selection Loading discs CD OperationDiscs for playback Load the discs with the label side facing upReplacing discs during playback Playing discsSelecting a desired track/passage Repeat and ShuffleProgramming the disc tracks Erasing the programmeTo review the programme Tuning to radio stations Storing preset radio stationsRadio Reception Tuning to preset radio stations You have to exit Tuner mode before selecting News function Setting the RDS clockPress Clocktimer twice To cancel News functionPlaying tapes Tape Operation/RecordingLoading tape To playback a selected tape deckPreparation for recording Rewinding / Fast forwardingGeneral information on recording One touch recordingTo select another track during recording CD Synchronised start recordingDubbing tapes To stop dubbingTo exit without storing the setting Clock settingClock if it is set will be shown in standby mode View clockDeactivating the timer Clock/TimerTimer setting Activating the timer for the same preset External Sources Sleep timer setting To deactivate the sleep timer Listening to external sourcesSpecifications Problem Solution MaintenanceTroubleshooting CD OperationRadio Reception Tape OPERATION/RECORDING