Philips MC150/21 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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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 service centre.

Problem

 

Solution

CD OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no cdis 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.

 

 

 

 

TAPE OPERATION / RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording or playback cannot be made.

Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.

 

 

 

– Use only normal (IEC I) tape for recording.

 

 

 

– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

 

 

 

 

tab space.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Micro Hi-Fi System México Page Page Index Contents Supplied accessories Safety InformationGeneral Information Environmental InformationPower Antennas Connection PreparationsRear connections MW AntennaBefore using the remote control Replacing battery lithium CR2025 into the remote controlSpeakers Connection FM AntennaControls on the system and remote control Switching the system on Adjusting volume and soundPower-saving automatic standby Basic FunctionsCD Operation Selecting a different trackPlaying a disc Finding a passage within a trackDifferent play modes Shuffle and Repeat Programming track numbersReviewing the programme Erasing the programmeRadio Reception Changing tuning grid not available for All versionsFull spool to the left Press Play 2 to start playback Tape Operation / RecordingTape playback Maintenance Recording from the radioClock/Timer Setting the clockSetting the timer Viewing the clockSpecifications Troubleshooting Problem SolutionRemote control does not function Timer is not workingClock/Timer setting is erased Properly