Philips HTS8100 Troubleshooting, English Problem General, Solution, Check the video connection

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

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

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

English

Problem (General)

No power.

No picture.

Completely distorted picture or black/white picture.

No sound or distorted sound.

No surround sound effect from the speakers.

The remote control does not function properly.

Solution

Press STANDBY-ON on the unit to turn on the power.

Ensure that the interconnect cable between the subwoofer and main unit are connected.

Refer to your TVs manual for correct Video In channel selection. Change the TV channel until you see the blue DVD screen.

Press DISC to select disc mode.

If this happens when you turn on the progressive scan feature or change the HDMI video setting, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery or switch back to the default mode as below:

1)Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment.

2)Press cursor left key on the remote control.

3)Press AUDIO on the remote control.

Check the video connection.

Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.

Adjust the volume.

Check the speaker connections and settings.

Make sure that the audio cables are connected and press SOURCE to select the correct input source (for example, TV or AUX) to choose the device that you want to hear through this unit.

Press AMBISOUND to select a correct surround sound setting.

Make sure that the source you are playing is recorded or broadcast in surround sound (DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).

Select the source you want to play (for example,

DISC or RADIO) before pressing the function button (X, ./ >).

Reduce the distance between the remote control and this unit.

Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

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Contents DVD Hometheatre System Important notes for users in the U.K Mains plug How to connect a plugCopyright in the U.K ItaliaEnglish Klass 1 laseraparatDisposal of your old product Nederlands Deutsch Español Français IndexTable of contents Table of contents Accessories supplied Setup precautionsGeneral Information Optional GoGear/iPod docking stationMain Unit Remote Control Cursor keys Disc MenuTitle Prev / REW ., Next / FFWUsing the remote control Basic Connections PlacementNever place the main unit in an enclosed cabinet Option 1 Using the Scart socket Connecting to TVOption 2 Connecting to a HDMI- compatible TV Before you startComponent Video OUT Connecting the subwoofer to the main unit Connecting the FM and AM/MW antennasFM antenna AM/MW loop antennaConnecting the power cord Optional Connections Connecting to cable box/ satellite receiver and recorder/VCRAttach the supplied knobs to the rear of the main unit Mounting the main unitGetting Started Setting the speakersFinding the correct viewing channel First screen appears on TVHTS8100 On-screen display OSD language General Setup Page appearsAudio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback Repeat steps C ~ D for other settings Setting the TV DisplayPan Scan Letter BoxFor Progressive Scan TV only Setting up Progressive Scan featureMessage appears on the TV Confi rm your action by selecting Can start to enjoy the high quality pictureTurning off to low power standby mode Switching to different play sourcePress DISC, DOCK, USB, RADIO, AUX, Digital IN, TV, MP3 Line Playable discs Disc OperationsPlaying a disc Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functions Basic playback controlsUsing the Disc Menu Other playback features for video discs DVD/VCD/ SvcdProgramming disc tracks Viewing playback information Switching camera anglesAppears on the TV Zooming in/outFor VCDs with Playback Control PBC feature version 2.0 only Setting the delay times for audio playbackFor VCD changing the audio channel Press Audio SyncDisc menu appears on the TV Playing a MP3/ WMA discSupported file format Playing a Jpeg image file slide showPreview function Zoom pictureTo stop simultaneous playback, press Disc Menu followed by Playing a DivX discPlaying music from compatible GoGear/iPod devices Playback GoGear/iPodStart playback on your GoGear/iPod PLAY, PAUSE, OK, STOP, NEXT/FFW and PREV/REWPlaying from USB flash drive or USB memory card reader Playback USB DevicePlaying from other portable audio player Playback Other Audio PlayerAccessing the setup menu Setup Menu OptionsIf you are not able to access 40% 70%Off ‘Option 2 Connecting to a HDMI-compatible TV’ This setting is only required if you are using the Hdmi OUTHdmi Audio Socket to connect your TV or other display device seeTV Type TV Display Picture SettingNtsc MultiYUV ComponentProgressive Adv Picture 480p MP3/JPEG Nav ParentalPassword is ‘0000’. To change the password PasswordPress OK to access the change password menu DivX Subtitle DefaultPresetting radio stations Tuning to radio stationsUsing auto install Radio OperationsDeleting a preset radio station Selecting a preset radio stationUsing automatic preset Using manual presetVolume control Sound and Volume ControlsAdjusting the Bass/Treble level To turn off the volume temporarilyInstalling the latest software Other FeaturesNever unplug or turn off this unit during the upgrade When the disc compartment opens, remove the CD-REnglish Problem General TroubleshootingSolution Press STANDBY-ON on the unit to turn on the powerNot able to select some items in the setup/system menu Problem Playback SolutionThis unit does not start PlaybackProblem USB/HDMI/Dock Station Solution What happens when I plug in a USB HDD? Frequently Asked Questions USBWhy can’t I rotate the pictures in my device? What types of file does this unit support?Amplifier SpecificationsGlossary Fi le extension ‘WMA’ Glossary