Philips AZ3068 quick start Troubleshooting, Environmental information

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

Environmental information

We have done our best to reduce the packaging and make it easy to separate into 3 materials:cardboard, expandable polystyrene, polyethylene.

Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

No sound /power

–Volume not adjusted

• Adjust the VOLUME

–Power Cord not securely connected

• Connect the AC power cord properly

–Batteries flat / incorrectly inserted

• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly

–Headphones connected to the set

• Disconnect headphones

–Electrostatic discharge/interference

•Unplug the set. If batteries inserted, remove batteries from the battery compartment. Press and hold

STANDBY ON y for 10 seconds, then re-plug / replace battery supply, and try activating the set again.

– CD contains non-audio files

•Press SEARCH ∞ or § . once or more to skip to a CD audio track, instead of the data file

Severe radio hum or noise

–Electrical interference: set too close to TV, VCR or computer

• Move the set to increase the distance

Remote control does not function properly

–Batteries flat/ incorrectly inserted

• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly

–Distance/ angle between the set too large

• Reduce the distance/ angle

Poor radio reception

–Weak radio signal

• FM / MW: Adjust the FM / MW telescopic aerial

indication

–CD-R(W) is blank/ not finalized

• Use a finalized CD-R(W)

indication

–No CD inserted

• Inserted a suitable disc

–CD badly scratched or dirty

• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance

–Laser lens steamed up

• Wait until lens has cleared

The CD skips tracks

–CD damaged or dirty

• Replace or clean CD

–shuffle or program is active

• Switch off shuffle / program

Sound skips during MP3/WMA playback

–MP3/WMA file made at compression level exceeding 320kbps

•Use a lower compression level to record CD tracks into MP3/WMA format

–Disc damaged or dirty

• Replace or clean disc

Poor cassette sound quality

– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.

•Clean deck parts, see Maintenance

– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or CHROME)

•Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording

Recording does not work

– Cassette tab(s) may be broken

• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space

Hearing Safety

Listen at a moderate volume.

•Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss.

•Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level before your hearing adapts and leave it there.

To establish a safe volume level:

•Set your volume control at a low setting.

•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.

Listen for reasonable periods of time:

•Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally "safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.

•Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate breaks.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones.

•Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.

•Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.

•Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.

•You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

•Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.