Phillips DC320 Troubleshooting

The LCD screen does not change or respond to any button presses, but the dock still operates normally otherwise. This is most likely due to a broken screen, but is possible to fix easily.

If the LCD screen is frozen, simply restarting the dock may fix it. To restart the dock, either press the power button or unplug the power cord to turn it off. After waiting for 10 seconds, press the power button again or plug the power cord back into the wall to turn the device on.

If restarting the dock doesn't help, the LCD screen may need to be replaced. Instructions for installing the LCD screen are outlined here.

The dock is plugged in but does not power up. The most likely cause is that it isn't plugged in correctly, but the dock may broken and require a part to be removed and installed.

If the dock does not power it up, it may not be plugged in correctly. Unplug the power cord from the wall as well as the dock and then plug both ends back in.

If checking the power cord does not solve the problem, the wall socket being used may be damaged. Unplug the power cord from the wall and plug it into another wall socket.

If using a different wall socket does not solve the problem, the power cord itself may be damaged or defective. Use a voltmeter to confirm that the power cord outputs 9V. If it the power cord outputs anything other than 9V, it will need to be replaced.

If the power cord functions normally but the dock does not power up, the power jack on the device will need to be replaced. The procedure for replacing the power jack is outlined here.

The dock powers up properly and the buttons/navigation operates normally but the dock does not produce any sound. Commonly this is due to the dock's or mp3 device's volume levels, but could be a result of some broken parts that need to be removed and reinstalled.

If the volume levels on the dock or the connect mp3 device are muted or set at a low volume, it will be difficult to hear any output. Check that neither is muted and that both are at a medium sound level.

If you're trying to play sound from the radio, continue to the radio troubleshooting section. If you're trying to play sound from a connected iPod/iPhone or mp3 device, first disconnect and reconnect the device. If this does not solve the problem, then continue to either the iPod/iPhone troubleshooting section or the mp3 device troubleshooting section.

If the radio does not produce any sound, then the speakers may need to be replaced. To check if the speakers need to be replaced, set a test alarm using the dock's alarm clock function. If the alarm does not produce any sound, then the speakers need to be replaced. The procedure for installing speakers can be found here.

If the dock connects to an iPod/iPhone properly but does not play sound. then the iPod/iPhone may be malfunctioning or the speakers may need to be replaced.

To check if the iPod or iPhone is functioning properly, plug a standard pair of headphones into the iPod/iPhone audio jack and check if it produces any sound. If not, then the device is malfunctioning and will need to be replaced. Else, the speakers will need to be replaced.

To check if the speakers need to be replaced, set a test alarm using the dock's alarm clock function. If the alarm does not produce any sound, then the speakers need to be replaced. The procedure for installing speakers can be found here.

If the dock is connected to an mp3 device using the dock's audio jack but does not play any sound, then the connected device may be malfunctioning, the speakers may need to be replaced, or the audio jack may need to be replaced.

To check if the connected mp3 device is functioning properly, plug a standard pair of headphones into the device's audio jack and check if it produces any sound. If not, then the device is malfunctioning and will need to be replaced. Else, the speakers or audio jack will need to be replaced.

To check if the speakers need to be replaced, set a test alarm using the dock's alarm clock function. If the alarm does not produce any sound, then the speakers need to be replaced. The procedure for installing speakers can be found here. Else the audio jack needs to be replaced.

To replace the audio jack, follow the procedure listed here.

The dock does not recognize that an iPod/iPhone is connected or the iPod/iPhone does not recognize that it's plugged in to anything. The most common problem is that the iPod/iPhone is not connected properly, but this could be cause by a malfunctioning iPod/iPhone or a broken connector on the dock.

If the dock is unable to connect to an iPod/iPhone, this is likely because it wasn't connected properly. Remove the iPod/iPhone and firmly push it onto the connector. If the dock still does not recognize it then either the iPod/iPhone is malfunctioning or the connector needs to be replaced.

Try connecting the iPod/iPhone to a computer or docking system. If other devices are also unable to recognize the iPod/iPhone then it is probably malfunctioning and needs to be fixed. If other devices recognize it, then the dock's connector is broken and needs to be replaced.

If the connector is faulty then it needs to be replaced. The guide to install the connector can be found here.

''The music sounds unnaturally distorted or some frequencies are unusually softer than others. This may be due to a bad connection or signal, but could be caused by a faulty speaker that needs to be replaced.

If the dock is performing poorly, turning it off and on may solve the problem. To restart the dock, either press the power button or unplug the power cord to turn it off. After waiting for 10 seconds, press the power button again or plug the power cord back into the wall to turn the device on.

If you're playing a song from an mp3 device, try playing something from the radio and vice-versa. If the problem lies with one or the either but not both, then try troubleshooting that particular problem. Docked iPods/iPhones can be troubleshooted here and other mp3 devices here. If this doesn't help and the sound is distorted regardless of what media it's playing from, the speakers may be broken. The procedure to remove and install the dock's speaker is here.

If the songs playing from a docked iPod/iPhone are distorted or sound poor, it may be that that particular song is poor quality. Try playing a different song. If all the songs are distorted or sound poor, then it may be a problem with the connection or docked device.

If the songs all sound distorted, the device may just be connected improperly. Disconnect the iPod/iPhone and reconnect it, pressing it firmly onto the dock.

If the iPod/iPhone is connected correctly but doesn't properly play music, it may be due to a broken connector. If the connector is faulty then it needs to be replaced. The procedure to remove the faulty instructor and install a new part is here.

Make sure that the mp3 device is connected to the dock.

If the songs playing from a docked iPod/iPhone are distorted or sound poor, it may be that that particular song is poor quality. Try playing a different song. If all the songs are distorted or sound poor, then it may be a problem with the connection or docked device.

If the songs all sound distorted, the device may just be connected improperly. Disconnect the audio cable from both the device and the dock's audio jack and reconnect both, pushing the plug firmly into each jack.

If the mp3 device continues to play music improperly, it may be due to a broken connector. If the connector is faulty then it needs to be replaced. The procedure to remove the faulty jack and install a new part is here.

If the buttons are unresponsive or not responding properly, they may be dirty. Try cleaning the cracks and crevices surrounding the buttons to ensure that they aren't being obstructed.

If the above solution does not work, the button circuit boards may be damaged and the circuit board for the buttons should be replaced. The procedure to install a new circuit board can be found here for the bottom buttons or here for the top buttons.