Philips MC50-70 Troubleshooting, Radio Reception, Radio reception is poor, are pressed, quality

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Troubleshooting

 

 

 

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 Mini 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) or IEC type II (Cr02)

 

 

 

tape.

 

 

– 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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Not all lighted buttons are showing light.

Press DIM to select DIM OFF display mode.

 

 

 

 

 

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

Power has been interrupted or the power cord

 

 

 

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

 

The system displays features

Press and hold DEMO STOP on the system

 

automatically and buttons start flashing.

 

to switch off the demonstration.

 

 

 

 

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Philips MC50-70 Troubleshooting, Radio Reception, Radio reception is poor, Tape Operation/Recording, are pressed, quality