Philips FW-C380 manual Recording or playback cannot be, Level, Tape deck door cannot open

Troubleshooting

English	Recording or playback cannot be
	made or there is a decrease in audio
	level.
	Tape deck door cannot open.
	System does not react when any
	button is pressed.
	No or poor sound.

Reversed left and right sound.

Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise physical location of musical instruments.

Remote control has no effect on the system.

Timer is not working.

Clock setting is erased.

System displays features automatically;buttons flash continuously.

All lighted buttons are not lit.

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pg 01-30/C380/22-Eng 30

–Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure rollers, refer to section under Maintenance.

–Magnetic build-up in the record/playback head, use demagnetizing tape.

–Reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again.

–Press STANDBY-ON to switch the system off. Remove the AC power plug from the wall outlet, then reconnect the power plug and switch on the system again.

–Adjust the volume.

–Disconnect the headphones.

–Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

–Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

–Check the speaker connections and location.

–Check the speaker connection for proper phasing, colored/black wires to colored/ black terminals.

–Select the source (CD,TUNER, etc.)

before pressing the function button (É,í,ë, etc.).

–Reduce the distance to the system.

–Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/- signs) as indicated.

–Replace the batteries.

–Set the clock.

–Press CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the timer.

–If recording is in progress, stop recording.

–Reset the clock.

–Press and hold Ç (on the system) for five seconds to switch off the demonstration.

–Press DIM until DIM OFF display mode is shown.

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