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Troubleshooting

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.

If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty.

Problem

Solution

 

No sound

– Adjust the VOLUME

 

 

 

No power

– Power cord not securely connected. Connect AC

 

power cord properly

 

– Batteries dead /incorrectly inserted. Insert (fresh)

 

batteries correctly

 

 

 

Display does not function

– Electrostatic discharge

properly/ No reaction to

Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a few

operation of any of the

seconds.

controls

 

 

 

 

 

no d1SC, Cd Err or

– No CD inserted, insert a CD

nF d1SC indication

– CD badly scratched/ dirty. Replace/ clean CD (see

 

maintenance)

 

CD-(R) is blank or the disc is not finalized.

 

Use a finalized CD-R(W)

 

– Laser lens steamed up. Wait until lens has acclimatized

 

 

 

Laser lens steamed up

– Wait until lens has cleared

 

– Wait until lens has acclimatized

 

 

 

CD playback does not work

– CD badly scratched/ dirty. Replace/ clean CD (see

 

maintenance)

 

 

 

The CD skips tracks

– CD damaged or dirty. Replace or clean CD.

 

– Program is active. Quit program mode

 

 

 

Poor cassette sound quality

– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.

 

Clean deck parts, see maintenance.

 

– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or

 

CHROME). Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording

 

 

 

Recording does not work

– Cassette tab(s) may be broken. Apply a piece of

 

adhesive tape over the missing tab space.

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Philips 1018 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution