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Troubleshooting

 

 

WARNING

 

 

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this

 

 

will invalidate the guarantee.

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,

 

 

consult your dealer or service center.

 

 

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 button is on: the set is in standby mode, press any key to

 

 

activate it

 

 

– ensure that the power cord is plugged in correctly

 

 

 

 

No sound

– check the audio connections

 

 

– try using a different source on the amplifier

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not work

– first select the right source on the remote control

 

 

– point the remote control directly at the set

 

 

 

 

Will not record

– clean the disc

 

 

– check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc

 

 

– check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Recording is distorted

– make sure the recording level is correct

 

 

 

 

Recorded tracks do not start or stop

– try another auto track setting

 

at the correct time or tracks have been

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

 

merged together

(analog recording only)

 

 

– insert track increments manually with the remote control

 

 

 

 

20 second pause between recordings

– see “Recording with automatic start“

 

 

 

 

Recorded disc does not play

– finalize the CDR(W)

 

in other standard CD player

– insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible player

 

 

 

 

Stops during recording

– use Philips audio CDR(W)s

 

 

– in case recording process is interrupted (power loss, mechanical shock), start

 

 

recording again with a new disc

 

 

 

 

Missing directories on MP3-CD

– only albums with playable files will be shown

 

 

 

 

INSERT DISC indication

– replace or clean the disc

 

 

– insert a CD(RW), label upwards

 

 

– wait until the lens has cleared

 

 

 

 

USE AUDIO CD indication

– insert a digital audio disc marked with “Digital audio” and the special logo

 

 

 

 

CHECK INPUT indication

– select the correct input

 

 

– make sure the digital source is switched on

 

 

– make sure the connection cord is properly connected

 

 

 

 

Unexpected start of Demo mode

– Keep STOP 9 on the set pressed for at least 5 seconds to cancel Demo

 

(automatic display of recorder features)

mode permanently

 

 

 

 

Set does not react

– unplug the set, then replug it

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