Philips DVD733/051 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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E n g l i s h

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.

Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

No power

– Check if the AC power cord is properly

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

No picture

Check if the TV is switched on.

 

 

– Check the video connection.

 

 

 

 

Distorted picture

– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion

 

 

 

may appear .This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

Completely distorted picture or

– Make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD

 

black/white picture with DVD

 

player matches the video signal of your television.

 

or Video CD

 

(See NTSC/PAL Conversion/Settings)

 

 

 

 

 

No sound or distorted sound

Adjust the volume.

 

 

– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

 

 

 

 

No audio at digital output

– Check the digital connections.

 

 

– Check the settings menu to make sure the digital

 

 

 

output is set to ALL or PCM.

 

 

– Check if the audio format of the selected audio

 

 

 

language matches your receiver capabilities.

 

 

 

 

No sound and picture

– Check that the SCART cable is connected to the

 

 

 

correct device (See Connecting to a TV)

 

 

 

 

Disc can’t be played

– Ensure the disc label is facing up.

 

 

– Check if the disc is defective by trying another

 

 

 

disc.

 

 

 

 

Picture freezes momentarily

– Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and

 

during playback

 

clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge.

 

 

 

 

No return to start-up screen when

– Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on

 

disc is removed

 

again.

 

 

 

 

The player does not respond to

– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on

 

the remote control

 

the front of the player.

 

 

– Reduce the distance to the player.

 

 

– Replace the batteries in the remote control.

 

 

Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–

 

 

 

signs) as indicated.

 

 

 

 

Buttons do not work or player stops

– To completely reset the player, unplug the AC

 

responding

 

cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.

 

 

 

 

Player does not respond to some

– Operations may not be permitted by the disc.

 

operating commands during playback.

 

Refer to the instructions of the disc.

 

 

 

 

DVD Video player cannot read

– Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to

 

CDs/DVDs

 

clean the lens before sending the DVD player for

 

 

 

repair.

If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

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Contents 3141 015 Important Note Index General Information Laser safetyNever Make or Change Connections with the Power Switched on Contents Symbols Used in this Manual Supplied accessoriesSafety Information IntroductionFunctional Overview Front and Rear PanelsRemote Control Basic Connections Connecting to a TVPreparation If your receiver has a Mpeg 2 or Dolby Digital decoder Connecting to an Audio SystemConnecting to Optional Equipment Using the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the Remote ControlSwitching On Basic Playback General FeaturesOperation Video Control during playbackOSD On-Screen Display Special DVD Features Preview VCD Svcd Special VCD & Svcd FeaturesPlayback Control PBC Picture CD & MP3 CD Playback Picture CD and MP3 CD simultaneous playback General SetupBasic Operations Disc LockOSD Language Setup MenuVFD Dim Screen Saver Speaker setupDownmix mode C Dynamic Range CompressionSpdif OUT setup Spdif setupVideo Out Setup Lpcm 96K modeTV Type Video modeSmart Picture 169Audio language Preferences setupPersonal Picture setting Disc menu language PasswordSubtitle language Smart Navigator DefaultParental Control Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Problem Solution3141 015 DVD733