Troubleshooting - Philips MC-55/21M User Manual

Troubleshooting

RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is poor.
TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING
"RECORDING" is displayed.
Recording or playback cannot be made.
The tape deck door cannot open.
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.
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– If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better reception.
– Increase the distance between the Micro System
and your TV or VCR.
– Stop the recording or wait until it is finished.
– 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.
– Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
– Adjust the volume.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
– Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within
32-256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
– Check the speaker connections and location.
– Select the source (VCD or TUNER, for example)
before pressing the function button (à , á ).
– 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 (SET) to switch on the
timer.
– Switch the system to standby mode.
– Press OSD/DIM to select DIM HIGH display
mode.
– Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
– Press REPEAT•DEMO to switch off the
demonstration.
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