Philips MC235B/37B quick start Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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E n g l i s h

Troubleshooting

WARNING

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

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

Problem

 

Solution

CD OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“NO DISC” is displayed.

Insert a disc.

 

 

 

– Check if the disc is inserted upside down.

 

 

 

– Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens

 

 

 

 

has cleared.

 

 

 

– Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.

 

 

 

– Use a finalised CD-RW or CD-R.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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 (ÉÅ,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 to switch on the timer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Micro Hi-Fi System MC235BPage Page Page Class II equipment symbol MaterialsIndex EnglishFrançais Contents General Information Supplied accessoriesSafety Information Environmental InformationRear connections PowerPreparations Antennas ConnectionOptional connection Before using the remote controlConnecting other equipment to your system FM AntennaRemote control Controls on the systemPress Source or CD, Tuner or AUX on the remote control Switching the system onAdjusting volume and sound Basic FunctionsSelecting a different track CD OperationPlaying a disc Finding a passage within a trackReviewing the programme Different play modes Shuffle and RepeatProgramming track numbers Erasing the programmeRadio Reception Tuning to radio stationsTuning to preset radio stations Programming radio stationsSetting the timer Clock/TimerSetting the clock Activating and deactivatingCleaning the Cabinet SpecificationsMaintenance Cleaning DiscsTroubleshooting Problem SolutionPhilips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year MC235B