Philips FWC788 User manual - Page 28

Troubleshooting

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English 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. The tape deck door cannot open. - Clean deck parts, see "Maintenance". - Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape. - Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space. - Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed. The remote control does not function properly. The timer is not working. Not all lighted buttons are showing light. The Clock/Timer setting is erased. The system displays features automatically and buttons start flashing. - Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again. - Adjust the volume. - Disconnect the headphones. - Check that the speakers are connected correctly. - Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped. - Check the speaker connections and location. - 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 in the direction of the system's IR sensor. - Set the clock correctly. - Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer. - If recording is in progress, stop recording. - Press DISPLAY to select NORMAL or MODE 1 display mode. - Power has been interrupted or the power cord has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer. - Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system to switch off the demonstration. 28 pg 001-029/C788/37-Eng 28 12/11/01, 5:32 PM 3139 115 21181

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English
3139 115 21181
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) 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 in the direction of the
system
s IR sensor.
The timer is not working.
Set the clock correctly.
Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.
If recording is in progress, stop recording.
Not all lighted buttons are showing light.
Press DISPLAY to select NORMAL or MODE 1
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
Ç
on the system
automatically and buttons start flashing.
to switch off the demonstration.
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