Philips DVD940 manual Before requesting service

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Before requesting service

 

If it appears that the DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this

 

checklist. It may be that something has been overlooked. Under no

 

circumstances attempt to repair the system yourself; this will invalidate

 

the warranty.

 

Look for the specific symptom(s).Then perform only the actions listed

 

to remedy the specific symptom(s).

 

 

Symptom

Remedy

No power

Check if both plugs of the mains cord are properly connected.

 

Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance.

No picture

Check if the TV is switched on.

 

Check the video connection.

Distorted picture

Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with a soft cloth, wiping from

 

centre to edge.

 

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

 

a malfunction.

Completely distorted picture

If the picture is distorted completely or if the picture rolls vertically,

or no color with player menu.

make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD player matches the video

 

signal of your television.

 

If your TV video signal is NTSC, select the NTSC setting at the DVD

 

player.

 

If your video signal is PAL, select the PAL setting.- see NTSC/PAL

 

SETTINGS.

Distorted or Black/White picture with DVD or The disc format does not match your TV’s video signal (PAL/NTSC).

Video CD.

No sound

Check audio connections.

 

If you are using a HiFi amplifier, try another sound source.

Distorted sound from HiFi amplifier.

Check to make sure that no audio connections are made to the amplifier phono input.

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.

Disc can’t be played.

Ensure the disc label is facing up.

 

Clean the disc.

 

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

 

Check to see if the disc is defective, badly scratched or warped (not flat)

No return to start-up screen when

Reset by switching the player off, then on again.

disc is removed.

Check to see if the program requires another disc to be loaded.

The player does not respond to

Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.

the remote control.

Remove any obstacles between the player and the remote control.

 

Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control.

Buttons do not work.

Set the player in standby by using the STANDBY button on the front of

 

the player. Press standby-on again to set the player back to ON.

Player does not respond to all operating commands during playback.

Operations are not permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc.

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Contents Toll Free Help Line For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerRegion code for this set is IndexAviso Read before operating equipment Use only with a cart, stand, tripodLimited Warranty Contents Digital video IntroductionEntertainment for the new millennium IntroductionAudio CD PlacementUnpacking Video CDFront panel Functional overviewRear panel Display VOL + Remote controlDVD/TV switch Prog +Status window icons Default screenOn screen display information Menu bar/Status windowTemporary Feedback Field icons Connect to a TV PreparationGeneral notes Digital Multi-channel sound Connecting to optional equipmentConnecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Connecting the power cordRemote control battery installation NTSC/PAL SettingsMenu bar operation Remote control operationGeneral explanation About this manualOperation Turning On the powerInitial Setup GeneralCountry Personal preferencesGeneral operation TV ShapeSound Digital output Night ModeFeatures Access Control Low power StandbyDeauthorizing discs Access control child lock DVD and VCDActivating/deactivating the child lock Authorizing discsCountry Access control Parental control DVD- Video onlyActivating/Deactivating Parental Control Parental Control Disclaimer Changing the 4-digit codePlaying a title OperationLoading discs Playing a DVD-video discMoving to another title/TRACK General featuresPlaying a Video CD Playing a discRepeat Slow MotionStill Picture and Frame-by-frame playback SearchTime search Repeat A-BScan ShuffleFTS-Video Special DVD-features Pause Special VCD-FeaturesPlaying an audio CD Playback Control PBCRepeat track/disc Erasing a track from an FTS Program Switching FTS ON/OFFFTS Program Storing an FTS ProgramBefore requesting service Cleaning discs Optical Readout System Specifications