Troubleshooting - Philips FW-P900 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING
Recording or playback cannot be made.
The tape deck door cannot open.
Recorded material sounds strange.
GENERAL
The system does not react when buttons
are pressed.
Sound cannot be heard or poor quality.
The left and right sound outputs are
reversed.
The remote control does not function
properly.
The timer is not working.
The sound from the external source is
distorted.
Not all lighted buttons are showing light.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
The system displays features
automatically and buttons start flashing.
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– Clean deck parts, see "Maintenance".
– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) or IEC type II (Cr0
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.
– Switch off Dolby Pro Logic mode when
recording.
– 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 to the system.
– Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) as indicated.
– Replace the batteries.
– Point in the direction of the system's sensor.
– Set the clock correctly.
– Press the TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer.
– If recording is in progress, stop recording.
– Press AUX to select CDR/DVD mode for
listening to the external source.
– Press DIM until the DIM OFF display mode is
shown.
– Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer
again.
– Press and hold DEMO STOP Çon the system
to switch off the Demonstration.
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