11 Troubleshooting

Warning

Never remove the casing of this apparatus.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself.

If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before requesting service. If the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web site www. philips.com/welcome. When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available. No power

Ensure that the AC power plug of the unit is connected properly.

Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.

To save power, the system switches off automatically 15 minutes after track

play reaches the end and no control is operated.

No sound or poor sound

Adjust the volume.

Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

Check if the stripped speaker wires are clamped.

Left and right sound outputs reversed

Check the speaker connections and

location.

No response from the unit

Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the system again.

As a power-saving feature, the unit switches off automatically 15 minutes after track play reaches the end and no

control is operated. Remote control does not work

Before you press any function button, first select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit.

Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit.

Insert the battery with its polarities (+/– signs) aligned as indicated.

Replace the battery.

Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.

No disc detected

Insert a disc.

Check if the disc is inserted upside down.

Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens has cleared.

Replace or clean the disc.

Use a finalized CD or correct format disc. Poor radio reception

Increase the distance between the unit and your TV or VCR.

Fully extend the FM antenna.

Connect an outdoor FM antenna instead. Timer does not work

Set the clock correctly.

Switch on the timer.

Clock/timer setting erased

Power has been interrupted or the power plug has been disconnected.

Reset the clock/timer.

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Philips FWM154/05 user manual Troubleshooting, Reduce the distance between the remote control and the unit

FWM154/05 specifications

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