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Troubleshooting

RADIO RECEPTION

 

Radio reception is poor.

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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.

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Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

“CHECK TAPE” is displayed.

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

The left and right sound outputs are

–

Check the speaker connections and location.

 

reversed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does not function

–

Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example)

 

properly.

 

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.

 

 

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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 ON•OFF to switch on the timer.

 

 

– If a recording is in progress, stop the recording.

 

 

 

 

 

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

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Power has been interrupted or the power cord

 

 

 

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

 

 

 

 

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Philips MC270 user manual Radio Reception, Tape Operation / Recording, General