Philips MX-955 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
No sound 
VOLUME is not adjusted correctly.
Adjust the VOLUME.
Headphones are connected.
Disconnect headphones.
The wrong source is selected.
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the correct 
source.
No sound on the 
One speaker is connected incorrectly.
Connect the speaker properly.
left or right side 
A speaker cable is damaged.
Replace the cable.
Volume balance in the receiver menu is 
Adjust 
VOL FRONT-L and VOL FRONT-R
adjusted incorrectly.
in the receiver menu.
Poor sound or no sound at  SURROUND mode is not switched on.
Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch on the 
the center or surround 
surround sound.
speakers 
Surround and/or center speakers are not
Connect the speakers properly. 
(properly) connected.
Surround and/or center speakers are switched
Set speaker present to 
YES.
off in the 
SPEAKR SETUP menu.
A speaker cable is damaged.
Replace the cable.
Poor bass sound 
Speakers are not in phase.
Connect the colored (or marked) wires to the 
colored terminals and the black (or unmarked) 
wires to the black terminals.
Bad sound
Badly matching setting for the given type of
Correct the sound settings on the receiver.
music or sound.
Surround sound level is 
The level of the surround sound is not
Adjust the level of the surround sound on 
too low or too high 
adjusted properly.
the receiver.
Center sound level is too 
The sound level of the center channel is not
Adjust the level of the center channel 
low or too high 
adjusted properly .
on the receiver.
Only center speaker is 
A mono signal is reproduced.
Choose a different sound source or switch off 
heard in Dolby Surround 
surround sound.
Pro Logic
Bad radio reception, 
Receiver or antenna is positioned near a 
Change the position of the interfering unit 
automatic programming 
radiation source such as TV, CD player, 
or try to switch it off.
does not work properly
CD recorder, DVD player, etc.
No digital recording 
The sampling frequency is not accepted by 
Make sure the digital recorder can handle 
possible via digital output the digital recorder. 
sampling frequencies between 32 kHz and 48 kHz
or make the recording via analog output.
Whole recording appears  The DVD player does not provide track 
Record each track individually or use the 
as one track when 
information. 
“manual track increment” feature on the recorder.
recording from DVD disc
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the
set yourself as this will invalidate the warranty. 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.