Philips MC-200 manual Radio Reception, Tape Operation / Recording, General

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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 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 reversed.

– Check the speaker connections and location.

The remote control does not function properly.

Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) 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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200 Mains plug How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Copyright in the U.K3140 115 Klass 1 laseraparat Luokan 1 laserlaiteIndex Contents General Information Supplied accessoriesSafety Information Environmental InformationRear connections For optimal performance, use only the original power cablePreparations Type plate is located at the rear of the systemOptional 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 Preparation proceduresPlaying 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 typesAnnouncement TA RDS News and TrafficDisarming 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 clock Clock/TimerSetting the timer Activating and deactivatingSpecifications Subject to modificationProblem Solution MaintenanceTroubleshooting B CTape Operation / Recording Radio ReceptionGeneral
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