Philips mc-55-21m Manuel D’Utilisation
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English
point 2
RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is poor.
– If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better reception.
– Increase the distance between the Micro System
and your TV or VCR.
TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING
“
RECORDING” is displayed.
– Stop the recording or wait until it is finished.
Recording or playback cannot be made.
– Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
The tape deck door cannot open.
– Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
GENERAL
The system does not react when buttons
– Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
are pressed.
switch on the system again.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor
– Adjust the volume.
quality.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
– Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within
– Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
– Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within
32-256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
The left and right sound outputs are
– Check the speaker connections and location.
reversed.
The remote control does not function
– Select the source (VCD or TUNER, for example)
properly.
before pressing the function button (à , á ).
– Reduce the distance between the remote control
and the system.
– Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
– Replace the batteries.
– Point the remote control in the direction of the
– Point the remote control in the direction of the
system’s IR sensor.
The timer is not working.
– Set the clock correctly.
– Press TIMER ON/OFF (SET) to switch on the
– Press TIMER ON/OFF (SET) to switch on the
timer.
– Switch the system to standby mode.
Not all lighted buttons are showing light.
– Press OSD/DIM to select DIM HIGH display
mode.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
– Power has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
The system displays features
– Press REPEAT•DEMO to switch off the
automatically and buttons start flashing.
demonstration.
Troubleshooting
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