Philips az1570 User Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
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AZ 1570 /17
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If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
WARNING:
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no
circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty.
circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty.
PROBLEM
– POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY
– POSSIBLE CAUSE
• REMEDY
No sound/power
– VOLUME not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– VOLUME not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– Headphones connected
• Disconnect headphones
• Disconnect headphones
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect AC power cord properly
• Connect AC power cord properly
Severe radio hum or noise
– Electrical interference: set too close to TV,
– Electrical interference: set too close to TV,
VCR or computer
• Increase the distance
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
• FM: Direct the FM telescopic aerial for
– Weak radio signal
• FM: Direct the FM telescopic aerial for
optimum reception
indication
– CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
– Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
– Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
The CD skips tracks
– CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
– SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active
• Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM
– CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
– SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active
• Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM
Poor cassette sound quality
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL
or CHROME)
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
Recording does not work
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the
missing tab space.
indication
– CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalized
• Use a finalized CD-R(W)
• Use a finalized CD-R(W)
The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.
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