Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

Problem

 

Solution

CD OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“NO DISC” is displayed.

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, see “Maintenance”.

 

 

 

– Use a finalised CD-RW or CD-R.

 

 

 

 

RADIO RECEPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio reception is poor.

– If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or

 

 

 

 

connect an external antenna for better reception.

 

 

 

– Increase the distance between the Micro HiFi

 

 

 

 

System and your TV or VCR.

 

 

 

 

TAPE OPERATION / RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording or playback cannot be made.

Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.

 

 

 

– Use only normal (IEC I) tape for recording.

 

 

 

– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

 

 

 

 

tab space.

 

 

 

 

GENERAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

The system does not react when buttons

– Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and

 

are pressed.

 

switch on the system again.

 

 

 

 

 

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor

Adjust the volume.

 

quality.

Disconnect the headphones.

 

 

 

– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

 

 

 

– Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

 

 

 

 

 

The left and right sound outputs are

– Check the speaker connections and location.

 

reversed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Philips MC-122 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution