Philips cdr796-00s User Manual

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

– Make sure the mains cable is connected properly.
– Press 2 STANDBY·ON on the set to switch it on.

No sound

– Check if the audio connections have been installed properly.
– Make sure MP3-tracks are recorded in the correct format.

No reaction to controls

– Disconnect the set from power supply, reconnect after a few seconds.

Automatic start of permanent

– Keep Ç on the set pressed for at least 5 seconds to cancel the

feature display (demo mode)

demonstration mode.

Remote control does not function

– Remove batteries and insert them correctly or insert new batteries.

properly

– Reduce distance to the set.

WRONG DISC, USE AUDIO CD and

– Make sure the disc is not scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc.

INSERT DISC indication

– Make sure disc is inserted, printed side up.
– Make sure there is no DVD inserted.
– Wait until steamed up laser lens has cleared.

WRONG DISC, USE CDR<W> WITH

– A computer CDR(W) is inserted. Make sure a digital audio disc is inserted

DIGITAL AUDIO´ LOGO and

marked with “Digital Audio” and the special logo.

INSERT DISC indication
NO SIGNAL indication or

– Check if the connection cable is properly connected.

CHECK INPUT indication

– Select the correct input.
– Make sure the external appliance is switched on.

OVERHEATING indication

– Do not position the set on top of other equipment that might heat it up

(e.g. receiver).

Does not record

– 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.

Stops during recording

– Use Philips audio CDR(W)s.
– In case recording process is interrupted (power loss, mechanical shock), start

recording again with a new disc.

Recorded disc does not play in

– Make sure the CDR(W) is finalized.

another standard CD player

– Insert the CDRW in a CDRW compatible CD player.

Missing directories on MP3-CD

– Only albums with playable files will be shown.

Elapsed playing time of MP3-track

– That is normal behaviour as this MP3-track has a variable bit rate.

counts up very fast or irregularly

Recorded tracks have been merged

– Use another track increment mode.

together or tracks do not start

– Insert track increments manually with the remote control.

or stop at the correct time

Troubleshooting

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