Troubleshooting - Philips CDR820/17 User Manual

xp CDR 820/17 eng. 30-08-2001 10:43

Troubleshooting

Problem
No power
No sound
Remote control does not work
Will not record
Recording is distorted
Recorded tracks do not start or stop
at the correct time or tracks have been– check if there are at least 2.7 seconds silence in between the tracks
merged together
20 second pause between recordings
Recorded disc does not play
in other standard CD player
Stops during recording
Missing directories on MP3-CD
indication
indication
Unexpected start of Demo mode
(automatic display of recorder features)
Set does not react
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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, first check the points listed, before taking the set for
repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,
consult your dealer or service center.
Laser safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove
the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
Solution
– ensure that the ON/OFF button is on: the set is in standby mode, press any
key to activate it
– ensure that the power cord is plugged in correctly
– check the audio connections
– try using a different source on the amplifier
– first select the right source on the remote control
– point the remote control directly at the set
– clean the disc
– check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc
– check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary
– the disc is not an AUDIO disc (
– make sure the recording level is correct
– try another auto track setting
(analog recording only)
– insert track increments manually with the remote control
– see "Recording with automatic start".
– finalize the CDR(W)
– insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible player
– use Philips audio CDR(W)s.
– in case recording process is interrupted (power loss, mechanical shock), start
recording again with a new disc
– only albums with playable files will be shown
– replace or clean the disc
– insert a CD(RW), label upwards
– wait until the lens has cleared
indication – insert a digital audio disc marked with "Digital audio" and the special logo
– select the correct input
– make sure the digital source is switched on
– make sure the connection cord is properly connected
– keep STOP 9 on the set pressed for at least 5 seconds to cancel Demo
mode permanently
– unplug the set, then replug it
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