Philips CDR-775, CDR-776 Fixing problems, Problem, Solution, indicated with a display message

Models: CDR-777 CDR-776 CDR-775

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Fixing problems

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Fixing problems

 

TIP:

 

Check ‘Display messages’: the nature of a problem will in most cases be

 

indicated with a display message.

 

WARNING

 

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the CD recorder

 

yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee.

 

Do not open the CD recorder as there is a risk of electric shock.

 

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the CD

 

recorder for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following

 

these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

 

Laser safety

 

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove

 

the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

 

 

Problem

Solution

No power

– ensure that the ON/OFF key is in the on position (red LED on): the CD

 

recorder is in standby mode, press any key to activate it

 

– make sure that the power cable is plugged in correctly

 

– switch the recorder OFF and then immediately back ON

No sound

– check the audio connections (external recording)

 

– try using a different source on the amplifier

 

– make sure the record level was correctly adjusted

 

– check if the right deck was selected

Amplifier sound is distorted

– make sure that the CD recorder analog output is not connected to the

 

amplifier Phono input

Play will not start

– make sure that the label of the CD is facing up

 

– clean the disc

 

– make sure that the disc is not defective by trying another disc

 

– check if the right deck was selected (in DJ mode)

 

– finalize the disc first before playing it in the CD player deck

Remote control does not work

– press CDR on the remote control and try again

 

– point the remote control directly at the CD recorder

 

– check the batteries and replace if necessary

 

– select the right source first

Will not record

– clean the disc

 

– check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc (INITIALIZING is diplayed when

 

disc is unfinalized)

 

– check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary

 

– the disc is not an AUDIO disc (WRONG DISC)

 

– wrong input source chosen. Input label flashing (CHECK INPUT)

 

– try using a Philips Audio CDR(W)

Recording is distorted

– make sure the recording level is correctly adjusted

Recorder does not react

– switch the ON/OFF button on the front of the recorder off and back on

DISC RECOVER on display

– a power failure has occurred during recording; the CD recorder is attempting

 

to repair the disc

DISC ERROR appears on the display

– the disc cannot be recorded further, and cannot be finalized.

 

– on a CDRW disc, the track being recorded is lost, but further recording and

 

finalization can still be done

Recorded tracks do not start or stop

– check if there are at least 2.7 seconds silence in between the tracks

at the correct time or tracks have

(analog recording only)

been merged together

– insert track increments manually with the remote control (during recording)

START SOURCE indication

– start the synchronized external recording by pressing PLAY on the external

 

source you wish to record from

 

– check the connections

 

– press STOP 9, select REC EXT MAN and start the recording manually

 

– select the right input with the SOURCE key

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Philips CDR-775, CDR-776, CDR-777 manual Fixing problems, Problem, Solution, indicated with a display message, Laser safety