Troubleshooting
Problem
No power
No sound
No reaction to controls
Automatic start of permanent
feature display (demo mode)
Remote control does not function
properly
WRONG DISC, USE AUDIO CD and
INSERT DISC indication
WRONG DISC, USE CDR<W> WITH
`DIGITAL AUDIO´ LOGO and
INSERT DISC indication
NO SIGNAL indication or
CHECK INPUT indication
OVERHEATING indication
Does not record
Stops during recording
Recorded disc does not play in
another standard CD player
Missing directories on MP3-CD
Elapsed playing time of MP3-track
counts up very fast or irregularly
Recorded tracks have been merged
together or tracks do not start
or stop at the correct time
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the unit yourself as this
will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the unit as there is a risk of
electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the unit for
repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,
consult your dealer or service center.
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
– Make sure the power cable is connected properly.
– Press 2 STANDBY·ON on the unit to switch it on.
– Check if the audio connections have been installed properly.
– Make sure MP3-tracks are recorded in the correct format.
– Disconnect the unit from power supply, reconnect after a few seconds.
– Keep Ç on the unit pressed for at least 5 seconds to cancel the
demonstration mode.
– Remove batteries and insert them correctly or insert new batteries.
– Reduce distance to the unit.
– Make sure the disc is not scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc.
– Make sure disc is inserted, printed side up.
– Make sure there is no DVD inserted.
– Wait until steamed up laser lens has cleared.
– A computer CDR(W) is inserted. Make sure a digital audio disc is inserted
marked with "Digital Audio" and the special logo.
– Check if the connection cable is properly connected.
– Select the correct input.
– Make sure the external appliance is switched on.
– Do not position the unit on top of other equipment that might heat it up
(e.g. receiver).
– 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.
– That is normal behavior as this MP3-track has a variable bit rate.
– Use another track increment mode.
– Insert track increments manually with the remote control.