Troubleshooting - Philips ACT-500 Service Manual

INSTRUTION FOR USE
features
esp / power save mode
with a conventional portable cd-player you might have experienced
that the music stopped e.g. when you were jogging. the electronic
skip protection (esp) prevents loss of sound caused by light vibra-
tions and shocks. continuous playback is ensured. however esp does
not prevent playback interruptions during vigorous running. it also
does not protect the unit against any damage caused by dropping!
on this set powersaving is default on. the power save mode helps to
extend battery lifetime for longer playback.
•
press esp (on the set only) to enter power save
mode.
y
powersave is displayed.
• press esp again to return to esp mode.
y
powersave disappears.
➟ ➟
esp on power save esp on
resume and hold
you can interrupt playback and continue (even
after an extended period of time) from the position
where playback stopped (resume) and you can lock
all buttons of the set so that no action will be
executed (hold). use the off–resume–hold slider for
these functions.
resume – continuing from where you have stopped
1 switch the slider to resume during playback to
activate resume.
y resume is shown.
2 press 9 whenever you want to stop playback.
3 press 2; whenever you want to resume playback.
y resume is shown and playback continues
from where you have stopped.
• to deactivate resume, switch the slider to off.
y resume goes off.
hold – locking all buttons
you can lock the buttons of the set by switching the slider to hold. now,
when a key is pressed, no action will be executed. this is of use, for
example, when transporting the player in a bag. with hold activated, you
can avoid accidental activation of other functions.
1 switch the slider to hold (or switch hold on the
remote control) to activate hold.
y all buttons are locked
you press any button. indicator turns red
and flashes. if the set is switched off,
will be shown only when 2; is pressed.
2 to deactivate hold, switch the slider to off. (or
switch hold on the remote control)
note: if you deactivate hold by switching the slider to resume, you will
be activating the resume function.
is shown when
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warning:
under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself
as this will invalidate the guarantee. if a fault occurs, first check the points
listed, before taking the unit for repair. if you are unable to solve a problem
by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
the cd player has no power, or playback does not start
• check that your batteries are not dead or empty, that they are inserted
correctly, that the contact pins are clean.
• your adapter connection may be loose. connect it securely.
• for in-car use, check that the car ignition is on. also check player's
batteries.
the indication is displayed
• check that the cd is clean and correctly inserted (label-side upward).
• if your lens has steamed up, wait a few minutes for this to clear.
the indication is displayed
• CD-RW (CD-R) was not recorded properly. use FINALIZE on your cd-
recorder.
the indication is on and/or there is no reaction to controls
• if hold is activated, then deactivate it.
• electrostatic discharge. disconnect power or remove batteries for a few
seconds.
the cd skips tracks
• the cd is damaged or dirty. replace or clean the cd.
• resume, shuffle is active. switch off whichever is on.
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no sound or bad sound quality.
• pause might be active. press 2;.
• loose, wrong or dirty connections. check and clean connections.
• volume might not be appropriately adjusted. adjust the volume.
• strong magnetic fields. check player's position and connections. also
keep away from active mobile phones.
• for in-car use, check that the cassette adapter is inserted correctly,
that the car cassette player's playback direction is correct (press
autoreverse to change), and that the cigarette lighter socket is clean.
allow time for temperature change.
IMPORTANT
modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may
void users authority to operate this device.