Philips MC118 Stereo System User Manual


 
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MC 118 / 22 page 13
English
TROUBLESHOOTING
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
guarantee.
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 centre.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
No sound /power Volume not adjusted Adjust the VOLUME
Headphones connected Disconnect headphones
Mains lead not securely plugged to wall socket Plug in properly
Reversed left and Speakers incorrectly connected Connect properly: L to left, R to right
right sound/ no sound
from one speaker
TIMER/SLEEPER Clock time not set Set the correct clock time
does not work
Severe radio hum or Electrical interference: set too close to TV, Increase the distance
noise VCR or computer
Poor radio reception Weak radio signal FM: Direct the FM aerial wire for optimum
reception
NO DISC indication CD badly scratched or dirty Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalised Use a finalised CD-R(W)
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
Poor cassette sound Dust and dirt on the heads, etc. Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
quality Use of incompatible cassette types Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
(METAL or CHROME)
Recording does not Cassette tab(s) may be broken Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
work tab space.
Remote control does Batteries exhausted Insert fresh batteries
not function properly Batteries incorrectly inserted Insert the batteries correctly
Distance/ angle between the set too large Reduce the distance/ angle.
TECHNICAL DATA
Amplifier
Output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 5 W RMS
Output power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W PMPO
Signal-to-noise-ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 dBA (IEC)
Input sensitivity AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 V (max. 2 V)
Impedance loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Impedance headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 -1000
Tuner
FM wave range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW wave range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 - 1602 kHz
LW wave range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 - 279 kHz
Sensitivity at 75
– mono, 26 dB signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 µV
– stereo, 46 dB signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . 61.4 µV
Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 dB
Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 - 12500 Hz (± 3 dB)
Signal-to-noise-ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dBA
CD player
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-noise-ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 dBA
Tape deck
Frequency response
– Normal tape (type I). . . . . . . . . . . 120 - 10000 Hz (8 dB)
Signal-to-noise-ratio (without Dolby NR)
– Normal tape (type I). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 dBA
Wow and flutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4% DIN
Speakers
Bass reflex system
Dimensions (wxhxd). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 x 220 x 220
General
Dimensions (wxhxd). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 x 223 x 253
Weight (with / without speakers) . . . . approx 6.0 / 2.8 kg
Standby power consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 2 W
Subject to modification