Philips AJ3910 Maintenance Trouleshooting, Safety and general mainte- nance, Problem Solution

Maintenance

Trouleshooting

Safety and general mainte- nance

•Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the system does not tilt.

•Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

•The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

•Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 15cm between the ventilation holes and sur- rounding surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-up.

•The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc..

•No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appartus.

•No naked flame sources, such as lighted can- dles, should be placed on the apparatus.

•The mechanical parts of the set contain self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated.

•To clean the set, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the housing.

CD player and CD handling

•If you do not intend to use the CD clock radio for a long time, withdraw the power cord from the wall outlet.

•The lens of the CD player should never be touched!

•Sudden changes in the surrounding tempera- ture can cause condensation to form and the lens of your CD player to cloud over. Playing a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to clean the lens but leave the set in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates.

•Always shut the CD door to keep the CD compartment dust-free.To clean, dust the compartment with a soft dry cloth.

•To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the center towards the edge using a soft, lint- free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as they may damage the disc.

•Never write on a CD or attach any stickers to it.

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 guarantee.

Problem	Solution
No sound	- Volume not adjusted. Ajust the VOLUME.\
Buttons fail to react	- Electrostatic discharge
	Press RESET or disconnect the set from power supply
	and reconnect the set after 5 minutes.
CD playback does not work	- CD badly scratched or dirty.
	Replace/clean CD
	- Laser lens steamed up
	Wait until lens has cleared
	- Laser lens dirty
	Clean lens by playing a CD lens cleanng disc
	- CD-R is non-finalized.
	Use a finalized CD-R
Occasional cracking sound	- Weak signal
during FM broadcast	Extend power cord fully
Continuous cracking/hiss disturbances	- Electrical interference from TVs, computers,
during AM broadcasting	fluorescent lamps, etc.
	Move the set away from other electrical equipment
The alarm does not function	- Alarm not set
	See Setting the alarm time.
	- Alarm mode not selected
	See Selecting the alarm mode
	- No CD is inserted as CD is selected as Alarm mode
	Insert a CD

The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.