Philips MCM298/37, Owner'S Manual

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English

Troubleshooting

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 Philips for
help.

“

NO DISC

” is displayed.

Radio reception is poor.

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.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased.

✔

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 a correct MP3-CD
format disc.

✔

If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.

✔

Increase the distance between the Micro HiFi
System and your TV or VCR.

✔

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.

✔

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 (CD or TUNER, for example)
before pressing the function button (

ÉÅ

,

í

,

ë

).

✔

Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.

✔

Insert the battery with its polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.

✔

Replace the battery.

✔

Point the remote control directly toward
IR sensor on the front of the system.

✔

Set the clock correctly.

✔

Press TIMER to switch on the timer.

✔

Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

Problem

Solution

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