PCS 103 736
2-10
23
English
5
Press
CLOCK•TIMER
again to store the
setting.
™
The clock starts.
• To exit without storing the setting, press
Ç
on the system.
Notes:
– During clock setting, if no button is
pressed within 90 seconds, the system
will exit clock setting mode
automatically.
– When a power interruption occurs, the
clock setting is erased.
Timer Setting
• The system can switch on to VCD,
TUNER or TAPE 2 mode automatically at
a preset time. It can serve as an alarm
to wake you up.
• Before setting the timer, make sure the
clock is set correctly.
• The timer will always be switched on
once it is set.
•
The volume of the timer will
increase from the minimum level
until the volume level before the set
is switched to standby mode.
1
Press and hold
CLOCK•TIMER
for more
than
2 seconds
to select timer mode.
™
"
12
:
00
AM
"
or
"
00
:
00
" or the last
timer setting starts flashing
depending on whether you have
selected 12- or 24-hour mode.
™
The
TIMER
flag starts flashing.
™
The selected source is lit while other
available sources are flashing.
2
Press
VCD, TUNER
or
TAPE
to select
the desired source.
• Before selecting VCD or TAPE, make
sure a disc or tape is loaded in the disc
tray or tape deck 2.
3
Press
à
or
á
on the system to set
the hour for the timer to start.
4
Press
í
or
ë
on the system to set the
minute for the timer to start.
5
Press
CLOCK•TIMER
to store the start
time.
™
The timer is now set.
™
The
TIMER
flag remains on the
display.
• At the preset time, the timer will be
activated.
™
The selected source will be played.
Notes:
– During timer setting, if no button is
pressed within 90 seconds, the system
will exit timer setting mode
automatically.
TIMER
– If the source selected is TUNER, the last
tuned frequency will be switched on.
– If the source selected is VCD, playback
will begin with the first track of the disc
tray 1 or other trays if disc tray 1 is
empty. If all the disc trays are empty, the
TUNER will be selected instead.
– The timer will not activate if a recording
is in progress.
To switch off the TIMER
1
Press and hold
CLOCK•TIMER
for more
than
2 seconds
.
2
Press
Ç
on the system to cancel the
timer.
™
The timer is now switched off.
™
The display will show "
CANCEL
"
and the
TIMER
flag disappears.
To start the TIMER again
(for the same
preset time and source)
1
Press and hold
CLOCK•TIMER
for more
than
2 seconds
.
2
Press
CLOCK•TIMER
again to store the
start time.
™
The timer is now on.
™
The
TIMER
flag appears on the
display.
25
English
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Warning! Under no circumstances
should you try to repair the set
yourself as this will invalidate the
guarantee. Do not open the set as
there is a risk of electric shock.
• If a fault occurs, check the points listed
below before taking the system for
repair.
• Should any problems persist after you
have made these checks, consult your
nearest dealer or service center.
Disc Player Operation
“
UNREADABLE DISC
” is displayed.
• The disc is inserted upside down.
™
Place disc with printed side up.
• Moisture condensation at the lens.
™
Wait until lens has adjusted to normal
room temperature.
• The disc is dirty, badly scratched or
warped.
™
Clean or replace the disc.
• The disc lens is dirty or dusty
™
See section under Maintenance (page
25).
“
NO DISC
” is displayed.
• There is no disc in the disc tray.
™
Insert a disc.
No picture on TV screen.
• The video cable is not connected
™
Connect the cable between the system
and TV.
No colour on TV.
• The system switch is not correct.
™
Change the system to respective setting
(PAL or NTSC).
Radio Reception
Poor radio reception.
• The signal is too weak.
™
Adjust the antenna.
™
Connect an external antenna for better
reception.
• The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo
system.
™
Separate the stereo system from the TV
or VCR.
Cannot tune to station
• Wrong tuning grid.
™
Switch to the correct tuning grid.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use a
solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning Discs
• When a disc becomes
dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the center
out.
• Do not use solvents
such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or antistatic spray intended for analog
records.
Cleaning the disc lens
• After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure
good playback quality, clean the disc
lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any
commercially available cleaner. Follow
the instructions supplied with cleaner.
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
• To ensure good recording and playback
quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s),
and pressure roller(s) after every 50
hours of tape operation.
• Use a cotton swab slightly moistened
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
• You can also clean the heads by playing
a cleaning tape once.
Demagnetizing the heads
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at
your dealer.
