Philips CDR-600 User Manual

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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.
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
No sound
– check the audio connections
– try using a different source on the amplifier
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
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
Will not record
– clean the disc
– check if CDR(W) is an unfinalized disc
– check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary
– 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 correct
20 second pause between recordings
– see “Autostart recording“.
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
finalization can still be done
Recorded tracks do not start or stop
– try another auto track setting
at the correct time or tracks have 
– check if there are at least 2.7 seconds silence in between the tracks
been merged together
(analog recording only)
– insert track increments manually with the remote control
START SOURCE indication
– start the synchronized external recording by pressing PLAY on the external
source you wish to record from.
Troubleshooting
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