Philips DVD865 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 power 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

 

center 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.

36 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

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Page Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseIndex Region code for this set isAviso Use only with a cart, stand, tripod Read before operating equipmentLimited Warranty Contents Introduction Entertainment for the new millenniumIntroduction Digital videoPlacement UnpackingVideo CD Audio CDFunctional overview Front panelRear panel Display Remote control DVD/TV switchProg + VOL +Default screen On-screen display informationMenu bar/Status window Status window iconsTemporary Feedback Field icons Preparation General notesConnect to a TV Connecting to optional equipment Digital Multi-channel soundConnecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Dolby Surround soundIf your amplifier is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder If your TV is equipped with a Dolby Surround decoderConnecting the power cord Remote control battery installationNTSC/PAL Settings Loading the batteriesRemote control operation General explanationAbout this manual Menu bar operationTurning On the power Initial SetupAutomatic setting GeneralPersonal preferences General operationNight Mode Speaker settingsBlack level shift Ntsc only Video shiftAccess control child lock DVD and VCD Activating/deactivating the child lockAuthorizing discs Access control Parental control DVD- Video only Deauthorizing discsActivating/Deactivating Parental Control CountryChanging the 4-digit code Parental Control DisclaimerOperation Loading discsPlaying a DVD-video disc Playing a titleGeneral features Playing a Video CDPlaying a disc Moving to another title/TRACKSlow Motion Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playbackSearch RepeatRepeat A-B ScanShuffle Time searchZoom FTS-VideoSpecial DVD-features Special VCD-Features Playing an audio CD Playback Control PBC PauseMoving to another track Repeat track/discSwitching FTS ON/OFF FTS Favorite Track SelectionStoring an FTS Program Erasing a track from an FTS-programBefore requesting service Cleaning discs Specifications Optical Readout System