Philips HTS6500 user manual Troubleshooting, Problem General Solution

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these instructions, consult your dealer or Philips for help.

Problem (General)

 

 

Solution

No power.

Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.

 

Press the 2(STANDBY ON) on the front of the

 

 

DVD system to turn on the power.

No picture.

Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In

 

 

channel selection. Change the TV channel until you

 

 

see the DVD screen.

 

Press the DISC/USB button to select disc mode.

 

– If this happens when you are turning on the progressive

 

 

scan feature, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery

 

 

or turn off the progressive scan as below:

 

 

1)

Press EJECT.

 

 

2)

Press W on the remote control.

 

 

3)

Press MUTE on the remote control.

Completely distorted picture

Check the video connection.

or black/white picture.

Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may

 

 

appear. This is not a malfunction.

 

Clean the disc.

No sound or distorted sound.

Adjust the volume.

 

Check the speaker connections and settings.

 

– Make sure that the audio cables are connected and

 

 

press the SOURCE button to select the correct input

 

 

source (for example, TV or AUX/DI) to choose the

 

 

device that you want to hear through the DVD system.

No surround sound effect

Press the SURR. button to select a correct surround

from the speakers.

 

sound setting.

 

– Make sure that the source you are playing is recorded or

 

 

broadcast in surround sound (DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).

The remote control does not – Select the source you want to play (for example, DISC/

function properly.USB or TUNER) before pressing the function button (X, ./ >.)

Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor.

Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

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Contents DVD Home Theater System Product Safety Notification Proof of PurchaseAdditional Benefits Do not install near any heat sources Only use attachments/accessoriesUse only with the cart, stand EnglishEnglish FrançaisDeclaration of Conformity Index Environmental informationEspañol Français Table of contents Table of contents Setup precautions Accessories suppliedCleaning discs General InformationMain Unit Remote Control MP3-DIRECT SubtitleDisc Menu RETURN/TITLEUsing the remote control Basic Connections Placing the speakersBefore you start Connecting the SonoWave speakers and subwoofer Subwoofer Front RightConnecting to TV Option 1 Using the Video Cvbs jack good picture qualityOption 2 Using the S-Video jack excellent picture quality Connect the DVD system directly to the TVOption 4 Connecting to a HDMI- compatible TV Connecting the FM/ AM antennas English Option 5 Using an accessory RF modulatorConnecting the power cord Connecting audio from TV Connecting audio from an audio/video deviceOptional Connections Mounting the speakers on the wall You can choose to wall mount the speakers on the wallTurning off to Eco Power standby mode Getting StartedPress Standby on Setting language preferences General Setup Page appearsOn-screen display OSD language Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playbackSetting the TV display Repeat steps C ~ D for other settingsPicture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV Wide Screen Select this if you have a wide-screen TVFor Progressive Scan TV only Message appears on the TV Confirm your action by selectingCan start to enjoy the high quality picture If no picture is displayedSetting thePOSITION and press OK SonoWave speakers Disc Operations Playable discsPlaying a disc Pausing playback Basic playback controlsSelecting various repeat/ shuffle functions Searching backward/forwardOther playback features for video discs DVD/VCD/ Svcd Using the Disc MenuTo access or remove the menu Press Disc Menu on the remote Programming disc tracksTo cancel the resume mode Viewing playback informationResuming playback from the last stopped point ZoomingEnglish Changing sound track language Playback Control VCD onlyPreview function VCD/SVCD only Insert a disc Disc menu appears on the TVPlaying a Jpeg image file slide show Preview functionZoom picture Rotating/flipping the picturePlaying a DivX disc Playback skips to the time enteredUSB Operations Device numbers may vary from different card readersCompatibility of the USB device MP3 Direct Operations Playing from a portable audio or HDD playerDVD Setup Menu Options Accessing the DVD setup menuDisc Lock LockUnlock Display DimLip Sync Hdmi AudioPicture Setting TV TypeTV Display Pan ScanHdmi Setup This feature is only available if you haveDevice Password OffMP3/JPEG Nav Default DivX SubtitleTuning to radio stations Presetting radio stationsUsing auto install Tuner OperationsSelecting a preset radio station Deleting a preset radio stationUsing automatic preset Using manual presetSound and Volume Controls Volume controlTo turn off the volume temporarily Selecting surround soundOther Features Software upgradesSpecifications SonoWave SpeakersTroubleshooting Problem General SolutionProblem Playback Solution Problem USB/HDMI/MP3 Direct Solution Contents of the USB flashDrive cannot be read SystemFrequently Asked Questions USB What happens when I plug in a USB HDD?Why can’t I rotate the pictures in my device? What types of file does the system support?Glossary Glossary Philips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year English

HTS6500 specifications

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