Philips FWM399 manual Radio Reception, Tape OPERATION/RECORDING

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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 Mini 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.

 

 

– 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.

 

 

– Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within

 

 

 

32-256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies

 

 

 

at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.

 

 

 

 

 

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 towards the IR

 

 

 

sensor.

 

 

 

 

 

The timer is not working.

Set the clock correctly.

 

 

– Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the

 

 

 

timer.

 

 

– If recording or tape dubbing is in progress, stop

 

 

 

recording.

 

 

 

 

 

Not all lighted buttons are showing light.

Press DIM to select DIM OFF display mode.

 

 

 

 

 

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

Power has been interrupted or the power cord

 

 

 

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

 

 

 

 

 

The system displays features

Press and hold Çon the system to switch off

 

automatically and buttons start flashing.

 

the demonstration.

 

 

 

 

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Contents FW M399 Important notes for users in the U.K How to connect a plugMains plug Copyright in the U.KPage For tuner installation Index Contents Safety information Supplied accessoriesGeneral Information AcknowledgementPreparations PowerRear connections Antennas ConnectionConnecting other equipment to your system Inserting batteries into the remote controlOptional connection FM AntennaControls on the system and remote control Controls To reinstall Plug and Play First time setup/power upBasic Functions To exit without storing the Plug and PlaySwitching the system on Demonstration modeSwitching the system to standby mode Switching the system to Eco Power standby mode 1 WattSound navigation Volume controlAutomatic DSC-DBB selection DBB Dynamic Bass Boost Incredible SurroundPress Incredible Surround or INC About MP3 disc CD/MP3-CD OperationsDiscs for playback Playing discs Loading discsReplacing discs during playback Selecting a desired track/passageRepeat play Selecting a desired Album/Title MP3 disc onlyProgramming the disc tracks Erasing the programmeStoring preset radio stations Tuning to radio stationsPreset number To stop storing the automatic presetTuning to preset radio stations Press Clocktimer and RDS Setting the RDS clockTo cancel News function To activate News functionLoading tape Tape Operation/RecordingPlaying tapes To playback a selected tape deckGeneral information on recording Rewinding / Fast forwardingPreparation for recording One touch recordingCD Synchronised start recording External SourcesDubbing tapes Listening to external sourcesClock if it is set will be shown in standby mode Clock settingTo exit without storing the setting View clockSleep timer setting Clock/TimerTimer setting Specifications Troubleshooting MaintenanceProblem Solution CD OperationTape OPERATION/RECORDING Radio Reception