E n g l i s h

Troubleshooting

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.

 

 

 

 

CHECK TAPEis displayed.

– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

 

 

tab space.

 

 

 

 

The tape deck door cannot open.

– Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and

 

 

switch on the system again.

 

 

 

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.

– Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within 32-256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.

The left and right sound outputs are reversed.

– Check the speaker connections and location.

The remote control does not function properly.

Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (É,í,ë).

Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system.

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

Replace the batteries.

Point the remote control directly toward IR sensor on the front of the system.

The timer is not working.

Set the clock correctly.

Press TIMER to switch on the timer.

If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

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Philips MC-M250 manual Radio Reception, Tape Operation / Recording, General