xp CDR 820/17 eng.
Troubleshooting
English
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.
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| No power | – ensure that the ON/OFF button is on: the set is in standby mode, press any | |
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| key to activate it |
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| – ensure that the power cord is plugged in correctly |
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| No sound | – check the audio connections | |
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| – try using a different source on the amplifier |
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| Remote control does not work | – first select the right source on the remote control | |
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| – point the remote control directly at the set |
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| Will not record | – clean the disc | |
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| – check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc |
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| – check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary |
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| – the disc is not an AUDIO disc (WRONG DISC) |
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| Recording is distorted | – make sure the recording level is correct | |
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| 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) | |
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| – insert track increments manually with the remote control |
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| 20 second pause between recordings | – see “Recording with automatic start“. | |
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| Recorded disc does not play | – finalize the CDR(W) | |
| in other standard CD player | – insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible player | |
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| Stops during recording | – use Philips audio CDR(W)s. | |
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| – in case recording process is interrupted (power loss, mechanical shock), start |
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| recording again with a new disc |
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| Missing directories on | – only albums with playable files will be shown | |
Insert Disc indication | – replace or clean the disc | ||
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| – insert a CD(RW), label upwards |
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| – wait until the lens has cleared |
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Use Audio CD indication | – insert a digital audio disc marked with “Digital audio” and the special logo | ||
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Check Input indication | – select the correct input | ||
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| – make sure the digital source is switched on |
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| – make sure the connection cord is properly connected |
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Unexpected start of Demo mode (automatic display of recorder features)
–keep STOP 9 on the set pressed for at least 5 seconds to cancel Demo mode permanently
Set does not react | – unplug the set, then replug it |
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