20 Most Recent Philips CDR796 2-Disc CD Recorder Questions & Answers

Hi, I had the same problem and i found out that if you hold down the fast forward and the rewind buttons with the power on and off button it will reset. It took me a couple of goes but after a while it worked. When you do it keep all of the buttons held down and a series of numbers flash for about a minute then it will reset. Good luck, Jeff.

how do I finalise a recording , nobody has posted a solution , so the answer is press the record button

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There ARE newer models that are still available. I always shop eBay for older stuff.

Availability will change from time to time.

clean the cdr with a cd cleaner if that doest work u mite need a new cdr. hard 2 find cdrs that work 4 philips am looking i got a cdr 788

I spent the whole night trying to fix this, all I could find was an unsafe workaround, involving this:

1/ Opening it up
2/ Find that upon forcing it in the the laser was not meeting with the ******* cd
3/ Sticking my finger at the bottom of the tray and lifting it up as soon as it loaded.

Now it works but only becuase I have to do the 1-3 everytime. Phillips also withdrew the Service Manual which is different to the normal one.

I could have gone and just brought a compatible drive from alibaba but no, phillips aren't having any of my Polish diy know how meddling with thier top secret **** you know what I mean?

the laser is not being able to read the disc put a cleaner disc through it or get it pro cleaned

Let's start with an assumption... you're using ReWriteable discs.

What specific message do you get when you try to unfinalize it?

When finishing a recording, what does it display instead of "update" when you stop?

I have had the same problem. To reset the machine when this happens: 1.Switch off with front panel switch (display dims, but still shows same message). 2. Switch off at mains socket, leave off for about 15 seconds. 3. Switch on at mains socket then front panel - machine should then start up as normal.

I have experienced the "disc recover" condition several times now, when a radio recording has run to the end of a disc, and for some reason the recording process has not terminated properly, resulting in the loss of the recording. I found by trial and error that if you switch the mains off at the socket without first switching off at the front panel, then the disc can become corrupted and useless.

I suspect it is partly dependent on the make of disc as my current batch of TDK RWs do it almost every time, whereas with my last batch (can't remember if they were Maxell or Memorex) seemed much better.

I think the only way to prevent the problem is to manually stop the recording before the end of the disc is reached, I suspect possibly before the 74 minute 'red-book' CD limit is reached, even on an 80 min. disc, though I haven't yet tested that theory properly.

Hope this helps,
HifiJohn

The first thing to try is cleaning the lenses,sounds obvious,but i think thats why its continuing to try :initialising: if that fails the lense that reads the disc or both likely need realigning most problems that acure whith any cdplayers ect are down to the lenses.

The system must run through its routine before it can start up. If a mechanism is jammed or a switch is not contacting, it won't complete its routine and therefore will not start up.

Question edited for clarity. It you have standby, that shows you have power. The only things you can try is a Power Reset, disconnect from the mains, for 10 minutes. Press and hold the power button for 60 seconds and then plug back in. If you are using a remote, check the batteries in the remote. You can also do the check to make sure the remote is putting out a signal. Aim the remote at the front facing selfie of a smartphone. You should see a flash. No one else has reported your issue. https://www.google.com/search?q=Philips+fr-968+radio+receiver+no+sound+or+display ..

There doesn't seem to be one for this chinesium speaker.Probably a throw away item and not serviceable.

The skipping problem you are experiencing may be related to the shaft that the laser assy rides on. It may need a little greasing with silicon grease, just a litte bit. Or it could be the spindle motor is wobbling as it turns. If you are a little tech savy, then you can order a new CD drive assy through Ebay and swap it out when it arrives. If you get this far you need to know how to remove the solder short on the new assy otherwise the new drive will not work.

The Philips iPod dock model "AJ300D/05" is not responding when plugged in. To troubleshoot:

1. Check the power source and ensure proper connection.
2. If applicable, look for any blown fuses as a potential issue.
3. Verify the dock connector for a secure connection with the device.
4. Confirm device compatibility and consider using adapters if needed.
5. Check the remote control and its batteries.
6. Look for a reset function if available.
7. Update any associated software.
8. Inspect for physical damage.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, reach out to Philips customer support or a professional technician for further assistance or potential repair.

If your Philips CDR820 is not copying a disc when you press the "copy cd" button and then the "yes" button, there could be several reasons why this is happening. Here are some possible solutions you can try:

1. Check the disc: Make sure the disc you are trying to copy is not scratched, dirty, or damaged. If it is, try using a different disc.
2. Check the blank disc: Make sure the blank disc you are using is compatible with your Philips CDR820. Check the user manual for compatible disc formats.
3. Clean the laser lens: If the laser lens is dirty, it may not be able to read the disc properly. Use a cleaning disc to clean the lens.
4. Update the firmware: Check if there is an available firmware update for your Philips CDR820. If there is, download and install it to see if it fixes the issue.
5. Reset the device: Try resetting the device by unplugging it from the power source for a few minutes, then plugging it back in and trying to copy a disc again.

If none of these solutions work, it may be a hardware issue that requires professional repair. In that case, you may need to contact Philips customer support or a qualified technician for assistance.