Philips DVD972C owner manual Before Requesting Service

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Before Requesting Service

If it appears that the DVD Player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something has been overlooked. Under no circumstances should you 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

– Make sure the power cord is connected properly.

 

– Make sure there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another

 

 

appliance.

 

 

 

No picture

Check if the TV is on.

 

– Check the video connection. See page 11.

 

– Make sure the TV is on the correct Video In or Auxiliary channel. See your

 

 

TV manual for details.

 

 

Distorted picture

– Check the disc for fingerprints. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from

 

 

center to edge.

 

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

 

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

No sound

Check audio connections.

 

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

 

– If you are using a Receiver, select the DVD Player as the sound source at the

 

 

receiver.

 

 

Distorted sound from HiFi amplifier

– Make sure no audio connections are made to the amplifier’s phono input.

 

 

No audio at digital output

– Check the digital connections.

 

– Check the settings menu to make sure the digital output is set correctly.

 

 

See page 14.

 

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

 

 

receiver capabilities.

Disc can not be played.

Ensure the disc label is facing up.

Clean the disc.

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

Check if the disc is badly scratched or warped (not flat).

No return to start-up screen when

Reset by switching the DVD Player off, then on again.

disc is removed

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

The DVD Player does not respond to the remote control.

Aim the remote control directly at the DVD Player.

Remove any obstacles between the DVD Player and the remote control.

Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control.

Buttons do not work.

– In order to completely reset the player, unplug the AC power cord from the

 

AC outlet.

 

 

 

DVD Player does not respond to some

– Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions or

operating commands during

menu of the disc. If

appears, the feature is not available on the disc.

playback.

 

 

 

 

DVD Player cannot read

– Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before

CDs/DVDs.

sending the DVD Player for repair.

– You can only play finalized discs. If you are using CD-Rom, CD-R or CD-RW discs, make sure you have finalized the discs. Refer to your CD Recorder owner’s manual for details.

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Contents DVD972C Return yourWarranty Registration card today to Index Laser SafetyAvis General InformationUse only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket Contents Introduction Front Panel and Display Functional OverviewRemote Control Component Video OUT/PROGRESSIVE Scan Y PR/CR PB/CB Rear PanelVideo OUT Y/C Video OUT CvbsGeneral Notes Connecting to a TVPreparation Digital Multi-channel sound Connecting to Optional EquipmentPersonal Preferences General ExplanationOn-Screen Display Temporary Feedback Field IconsSample Frequency Speaker settingsProgressive Scan Y PR/CR PB/CB connection only Digital Audio OutputPBC If a Disc will not play PasswordChanging the 4-digit code If you forget your 4-digit codePlaying DVD and Video CD discs General FeaturesOperation Loading DiscsSearch Slow MotionStill Picture and Frame-by-frame PlaybackSpecial DVD Features Playing an Audio CD Special VCD FeaturesGlossary ProgramPlaying MP3 Recordings Tips on recording MP3MP3-Repeat track/all Playing MP3 RecordingsStop Programmed playback with MP3Before Requesting Service Appendix Speaker SettingsDVD Disc Format SpecificationsLimited Warranty Product To obtain a replacement product from PhilipsDVD972C