Laser Safety; Troubleshooting - Philips FW-R55 Bedienungsanleitung

Problem
No power, no sound
No reaction to controls
Automatic start of permanent
feature display (demo mode)
Poor radio reception
Poor bass sound
Remote control does not function
properly
Insert Disc indication
Wrong Disc indication,
Use Audio CD indication
Check Input indication
Does not record
Stops during recording
Recorded disc does not play in
another standard CD player
Missing directories on MP3-CD
Recorded tracks have been merged
together or tracks do not start/stop
at the correct time
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this
will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the set as there is a risk of
electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the set for
repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,
consult your dealer or service centre.

Laser safety

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove
the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
Solution
– Adjust the volume.
– Disconnect headphones.
– Make sure speakers are properly connected.
– Connect mains cable properly.
– Disconnect the set from power supply, reconnect after a few seconds.
– Keep Ç on the set pressed for at least 5 seconds to cancel the
demonstration mode.
– Direct the antenna for optimum reception.
– Do not position the antenna near a radiation source such as TV,VCR,
computer, etc. Change the position of the interfering set or try to switch it off.
– Connect the coloured (or marked) wires to the coloured terminals and the
black (or unmarked) wires to the black terminals.
– Insert new batteries and/or insert batteries correctly.
– Select the desired source key before selecting the function key.
– Reduce distance to the set.
– Make sure the disc is not scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc.
– Make sure disc is inserted, label upwards.
– Wait until steamed up laser lens has cleared.
– Check if a digital audio disc is inserted, marked with "Digital Audio" and the
special logo.
– Check if the connection cable is properly connected.
– Make sure the CDR(W) is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles.
– Check if a digital audio CDR(W) is inserted and make sure it is unfinalized.
– Use Philips audio CDR(W)s.
– In case recording process is interrupted (power loss, mechanical shock), start
recording again with a new disc.
– Make sure the CDR(W) is finalized.
– Insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible CD player.
– Only albums with playable files will be shown.
– Use another track increment mode.
– Insert track increments manually with the remote control.

Troubleshooting

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