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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
Problem
Solution
CD OPERATION
“
NO DISC
NO DISC
NO DISC
NO DISC
NO DISC
”
is displayed.
– Insert a disc.
– Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
– Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
– Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.
– Use a finalised CD-RW or CD-R.
Troubleshooting
Cleaning the Cabinet
●
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning Discs
●
When a disc becomes dirty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre
out.
●
Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for
analogue records.
Cleaning the disc lens
●
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
●
To ensure good recording and playback quality,
clean the heads
A
, the capstan(s)
B
, and
pressure roller(s)
C
after every 50 hours of
tape operation.
Caution: Do not rotate the heads during
cleaning.
●
Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
●
You can also clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.
A
A B C
Demagnetizing the heads
●
Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.
Maintenance
pg 001-020/M250/21-Eng
4/16/02, 7:05 PM
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