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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
Philips for help.
Problem
Solution
Troubleshooting
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is displayed
The disc cannot be read
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
quality.
The left and right sound outputs are
reversed.
The disc skips tracks
Radio reception is poor
Poor cassette sound quality/ Recording
cannot be made.
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Insert a suitable disc.
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Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
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Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
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Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
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Use a finalized CD-RW or CD-R.
Note:
– Make sure the CD is not encoded with Copyright
protection technologies, as some do not conform to
the Compact Disc standard.
– A CD badly scratch or dirty may result in
improper operation.
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Adjust the volume.
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Disconnect the headphones.
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Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
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Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
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Check the speaker connections and location.
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Replace or clean disc
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Switch off PROG.
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If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna.
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Increase the distance between the System and
your TV or VCR.
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Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
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Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
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Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
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