Philips MC147/05 User Manual - Page 17

Clean the heads and the tape paths clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape operation. Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once. Demagnetise the heads Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer. 10 Troubleshooting Caution Never remove the casing of this apparatus. To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the system yourself. If you encounter problems when using this apparatus, check the following points before unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www. philips.com/welcome). When you contact Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the model number and serial number are available. No power Ensure that the AC power cord of the unit is connected properly. Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet. As a power-saving feature, the system switches off automatically 15 minutes after track play reaches the end and no control is operated. No sound or poor sound Adjust the volume. Disconnect the headphones. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Check if the stripped speaker wires are clamped. Left and right sound outputs reversed Check the speaker connections and location. No response from the unit Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug, then turn on the unit again. Remote control does not work select the correct source with the remote control instead of the main unit. 18 EN