Philips CDR-777 User Manual
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Check ‘Display messages’: the nature of a problem will in most cases be
indicated with a display message.
Check ‘Display messages’: the nature of a problem will in most cases be
indicated with a display message.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the CD recorder
yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Do not open the CD recorder as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the CD
recorder 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.
yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee.
Do not open the CD recorder as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the CD
recorder 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.
Problem
Solution
No power
– ensure that the ON/OFF key is in the on position (red LED on): the CD
recorder is in standby mode, press any key to activate it
– make sure that the power cable is plugged in correctly
– switch the recorder OFF and then immediately back ON
– switch the recorder OFF and then immediately back ON
No sound
– check the audio connections (external recording)
– try using a different source on the amplifier
– make sure the record level was correctly adjusted
– check if the right deck was selected
– try using a different source on the amplifier
– make sure the record level was correctly adjusted
– check if the right deck was selected
Amplifier sound is distorted
– make sure that the CD recorder analog output is not connected to the
amplifier Phono input
Play will not start
– make sure that the label of the CD is facing up
– clean the disc
– make sure that the disc is not defective by trying another disc
– check if the right deck was selected (in DJ mode)
– finalize the disc first before playing it in the CD player deck
– clean the disc
– make sure that the disc is not defective by trying another disc
– check if the right deck was selected (in DJ mode)
– finalize the disc first before playing it in the CD player deck
Remote control does not work
– press CDR on the remote control and try again
– point the remote control directly at the CD recorder
– check the batteries and replace if necessary
– select the right source first
– point the remote control directly at the CD recorder
– check the batteries and replace if necessary
– select the right source first
Will not record
– clean the disc
– check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc (
– check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc (
INITIALIZING is diplayed when
disc is unfinalized)
– check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary
– the disc is not an AUDIO disc (
– the disc is not an AUDIO disc (
WRONG DISC)
– wrong input source chosen. Input label flashing (
CHECK INPUT)
– try using a Philips Audio CDR(W)
Recording is distorted
– make sure the recording level is correctly adjusted
Recorder does not react
– switch the ON/OFF button on the front of the recorder off and back on
DISC RECOVER on display
– a power failure has occurred during recording; the CD recorder is attempting
to repair the disc
DISC ERROR appears on the display
– the disc cannot be recorded further, and cannot be finalized.
– on a CDRW disc, the track being recorded is lost, but further recording and
– on a CDRW disc, the track being recorded is lost, but further recording and
finalization can still be done
Recorded tracks do not start or stop
– check if there are at least 2.7 seconds silence in between the tracks
at the correct time or tracks have
(analog recording only)
been merged together
– insert track increments manually with the remote control (during recording)
START SOURCE indication
– start the synchronized external recording by pressing PLAY on the external
source you wish to record from
– check the connections
– press STOP 9, select
– press STOP 9, select
REC EXT MAN and start the recording manually
– select the right input with the SOURCE key
Fixing problems
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