Philips MC270 user manual Radio Reception, Tape Operation / Recording, General

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English

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 Micro 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 for recording.

 

 

 

 

 

“CHECK TAPE” is displayed.

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 toward

 

 

 

IR sensor on the front of the system.

 

 

 

 

 

The timer is not working.

Set the clock correctly.

 

 

– Press TIMER ON•OFF to switch on the timer.

 

 

– If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.

 

 

 

 

 

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

Power has been interrupted or the power cord

 

 

 

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

 

 

 

 

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Contents MC260 MC270 Micro Hi-Fi SystemMC260 Mains plug How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Copyright in the U.KTuner Tape Klass 1 laseraparat Luokan 1 laserlaite Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminenIndex Contents General Information Supplied accessoriesSafety Information Environmental InformationPreparations For optimal performance, use only the original power cableRear connections Optional connection Inserting batteries into the remote controlConnecting other equipment to your system FM AntennaControls on the system and remote control Power-saving automatic standby Switching the system onAdjusting volume and sound Basic FunctionsPlaying a disc CD OperationSelecting a different track Finding a passage within a trackReviewing the programme Different play modes Shuffle and RepeatProgramming track numbers Erasing the programmeProgramming radio stations Tuning to radio stationsRadio Reception Automatic programmingScrolling through different RDS information Tuning to preset radio stationsSearching programme type PTY RDS Programme typesSelect the News option RDS News and Traffic Announcement TADisarming RDS News and Traffic Announcement Tape Operation / Recording Switching tape sidesReverse mode options Tape playbackPress Timer Onoff again Recording timerClock digits for the minutes flash Setting the timer Clock/TimerSetting the clock Activating and deactivatingSpecifications Subject to modificationProblem Solution MaintenanceTroubleshooting B CTape Operation / Recording Radio ReceptionGeneral