Philips DVP3180K/93 user manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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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. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer for help.

Problem

Solution

No power.

Remote control does not work.

No picture.

The picture is distorted or black & white during playback.

No sound.

Disc does not play.

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed.

Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD player to switch on the system.

Make sure the AC outlet has power.

Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD player (not towards TV).

Remove any obstacles between DVD player and the remote control.

Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

Check the polarities of the batteries are as indicated on the remote control (± signs).

Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for the DVD player. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press the channel down button on your TV’s remote control until you see the TV programme.

Check the video connection between the DVD player and the TV.

The disc does not match with the TV colour system standard (PAL/NTSC).

The disc is dirty, clean the disc.

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

To deactivate progressive scan function manually;

1)Turn off your TV progressive scan mode (or set to interlace mode)

2)Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the DVD player disc tray.

Check the audio connections, the red and white jacks are connected correctly.

Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you connected to the DVD player.

Insert the disc with the label facing up.

Wrong region code.

Wrong disc type. Read chapter “Playback - Playable discs” for details.

Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc or replace a new one.

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.

Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio.

Need help? Visit us at www.philips.com/support

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Contents Need help fast? DVP3180KEnglish Never Make or Change Connections with the Power Switched onGeneral Information Pictures shown maybe different between countriesIndex For Customer UseLaser Contents 25~26 Karaoke OperationsDVD Menu Options OthersCare and Safety Information Cleaning discsSetup Accessories supplied Remote control and two AAA batteriesRegion codes Using Component Video sockets YPbPr Connecting to televisionUsing Composite Video sockets Cvbs ConnectionsAfter everything is connected Connecting the power cordUsing an accessory RF modulator Display panelOptional connections Stereo system has right/ left Audio In socketsReceiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital or Mpeg decoder Product Overview Front and Rear PanelsRemote Control Inserting Batteries Using the remote control to operate the systemGetting Started Finding your viewing channelYpbpr , then press OK Menu will appear on the TV Wait for 15 seconds for auto recoveryBefore you start Press to select OK and press OK to confirmSelecting the matching colour system NtscMulti Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu languages Setting the languageOn-screen display OSD language Audio LangPlayback from Disc Playable discsSupported formats Starting disc playback Basic playback controls Playback FeaturesPausing playback Selecting title/chapter/trackZooming Using the Disc MenuOperations for video playback DVD/VCD/SVCD OSD On-Screen DisplayTitle DVD Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functionsChapter DVD REP ALLSpecial DVD Features Special VCD and Svcd FeatureRepeat DIR Repeat ALLRandom Vocal Karaoke OperationsPlaying Karaoke discs KaraokeTV System Using the System Setup menuDVD Menu Options TV TypeRating , then press Press Password Rating‘System Setup’ press DVD player and press OKDefault OSD Language Using the Language setup menu Using the Audio setup menu Subtitle/Audio/Disc Menu LanguageStereo English Down SampleDownmix VsurrUsing the Video setup menu Interlace YUVScan Ypbpr Troubleshooting Problem Solution01-33 DVP3180K93eng1.indd 2006-12-01 100204 AM Specifications Audio FormatGlossary