Philips fw-c100-21m User Manual

English

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Poor radio reception.

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The signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.

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The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo
system.

Recording or playback cannot be

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Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure

made or there is a decrease in audio

rollers, refer to section under Maintenance.

level.

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Magnetic build-up in the record/playback head,
use demagnetizing tape.

System does not react when any

–

Press STANDBY-ON to switch the system

button is pressed.

off. Remove the AC power plug from the wall
outlet, then reconnect the power plug and
switch on the system again.

No or poor sound.

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Adjust the volume.

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Disconnect the headphones.

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Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.

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Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

Reversed left and right sound.

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Check the speaker connections and location.

Lack of bass sound or apparently

–

Check the speaker connection for proper

imprecise physical location of musical

phasing, colored/black wires to colored/

instruments.

black terminals.

Remote control has no effect on the

–

Select the source (CD, TUNER, etc.)

system.

before pressing the function button (

É,í,ë,

etc.).

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Reduce the distance to the system.

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Insert the batteries with their polarities
(

+/- signs) as indicated.

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Replace the batteries.

Timer is not working.

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Set the clock.

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Press CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the timer.

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If recording is in progress, stop recording.

Clock setting is erased.

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Reset the clock.

System displays features automatically.

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Press and hold

Ç (on the system) for

five seconds to switch off the
demonstration.

Troubleshooting

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