Philips DVDR980 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy

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Troubleshooting

If it appears that the DVD recorder 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

The recorder does not respond to

The remote control may be configured for a second DVD recorder.

the remote control

Hold SELECT+1 pressed simultaneously to revert to DVD recorder 1.

 

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

 

recorder.

 

Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path.

 

Inspect or replace the batteries.

 

 

Keys on the DVD recorder do not work

The DVD recorder may still be in Virgin mode. See ‘First time set-up:

 

virgin mode’.

 

Otherwise disconnect and reconnect the DVD recorder from the

 

mains.

 

If this does not solve the problem, check if the remote control still

 

works. If so, the recorder is probably in trade mode.

 

Disconnect the recorder from the mains and reconnect it while holding

 

/ OPEN/CLOSE and 9 STOP pressed.

 

 

No picture

Check if the TV set is switched on.

 

Check the video connection.

 

When the DVD recorder is connected to the TV set via SCART, you

 

may not see the picture at the DVD recorder after selecting the correct

 

programme number on your TV set when a timer recording takes place.

 

This way, you can still view another device (e.g. a satellite receiver). To

 

view the DVD recorder press TV/DVD on the remote control.

 

 

Distorted picture distorted sound

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.

 

 

Recorder does not play disc

Ensure the disc label is upwards and that the right disc type is inserted.

 

Clean the disc.

 

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

 

Check if the region code of the disc matches the region code of the

 

recorder. (pre-recorded DVD discs only). See ‘playing a pre-recorded

 

DVD-Video disc’.

 

Check if Child Lock is activated.

 

 

Distorted sound from HiFi amplifier

Check to make sure that no audio connections are made to amplifier

 

phono input.

 

Check to make sure that analogue input of the amplifier is not

 

connected to the digital output of DVD the recorder.

 

 

Distorted or black and white picture with

The disc format is not according to the TV set used (PAL/NTSC).

DVD or Video CD disc

 

 

 

No audio at digital output

Check the digital connections.

 

Check the settings menu to make sure that the digital output is set to

 

on.

 

Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your

 

receiver capabilities.

 

 

Recorder does not respond to all

Some operations are not permitted by the disc. Refer to the

operating commands during playback

instructions in the disc inlay.

of a DVD-Video disc

 

 

 

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Contents 980 Philips Customer Care Centers Austria BelgiumDenmark tel 808 82 Finland FranceEnglish Never Make or Change Connections With the Power Switched on Laser safetyGeneral information Contents Recording PlaybackAccess control Managing disc contentTroubleshooting Using your DVD recorder remote control with your TV setIntroduction DVD Video RecorderBox contents PlacementCleaning discs Remote controlInstallation Connecting to the antennaConnecting to a TV set Connections back side of your DVD recorderConnecting to audio equipment Connecting to A/V receiver or A/VConnecting to a receiver equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Connecting to a TV set equipped with aConnecting to other equipment Connecting to a receiver with two channel analogue stereoConnections frontside of your DVD recorder Camcorder connectionPower supply Switching onFirst time set-up virgin mode Automatic settingManual setting Menu languageAudio language Subtitle languageAuto TV Channel Search CountryTime/Date Functional overview Front of recorderRF connection to antenna/cable TV signal Rear of recorderConnection to the mains RF connection to TV set To TV I/O EXT I for connection to a TV set with ScartDisplay Timer Side SwitchMonitor FSSOperation Important notes for operationDisc types Loading discsOn-screen display information System menu barUser preference menu operation Status boxUser preference menu icons Disc type iconsTuner info box Timer info boxDisc status icons Disc Pointer Index Picture ScreenOther title Setting user preferences Picture settingsSound settings User preferencesLanguage settings Feature settingsRecord Settings Remote Control settingsPBC Installation Connecting a decoder Manual TV channel searchPress System Menu Sort/Clear TV channels manuallyRecording Before you start recordingManual recording Checking inputRecording Safe RecordRecording with automatic switch-off OTR One-Touch Recording Timer programmingManual audio control Timer programming with the Showview system Press u right cursorTimer programming without Showview system If a timer setting is incorrect How to check or alter a timer blockSolution Programming with ’NEXTVIEW Link’How to clear a timer block Playback Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R discPlaying a pre-recorded DVD- Video disc Playing a Super Video CD discGeneral features Moving to another title/trackMoving to another chapter/index Slow MotionStill Picture and Step Frame SearchRepeat Repeat A-BTime search ScanZoom Special DVD-Video features Menus on the discCamera Angle Changing the audio languageSpecial VCD features Playing an audio CDSubtitles Playback Control PBCMoving to another track Repeat track/discForward To repeat the currently playing track, pressAccess control Authorizing discs when Child Lock is activatedChild Lock DVD and VCD Activating/deactivating the child lockSecuring discs Parental Level DVD-Video onlyActivating/Deactivating Parental Control Country Changing the 4-digit codeManaging disc content Title settingsChanging the title name Erasing a titleDisc Settings Disc Info ScreenChanging the Disc Name Protection of recordingsFinalising a DVD+R disc Erasing a discMaking your edits DVD-compatible Favorite Scene Selection Calling up the FSS menuInserting chapter markers Hiding chaptersDeleting chapter markers Changing the index pictureDividing a title Append recordingTroubleshooting Symptom RemedyTimer programme Service codes on the display‘Disc error’ message on screen Other disc errorsSystem limitations Diagnosis programmeInstructions Glossary Term ExplanationPAL PCMPDC RGBAlternative procedure Using your DVD recorder remote control with your TV setAppendix Samsung , 046, 205 TV Standard PAL/SECAM Ntsc Philips