Philips DVD978K/691 owner manual Before requesting service, Symptom Remedy

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Before requesting service

If it appears that the DVD Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. Something may have 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

Check if the on/off button on the front of the player is set to on.

 

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

 

 

 

No picture

Check if the TV is switched on.

 

Select the same channel and source on the TV as on the player.

 

– Check the video connection.

 

 

 

Distorted picture

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

 

 

wiping from the center to the 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 ‘SETUP MENU’.

 

 

 

Distorted or black/white picture

The disc format does not match your TV’s video signal (PAL/NTSC).

with DVD or Video CD

 

 

 

 

 

No sound

Check audio connections.

 

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

 

– If you are playing a DTS disc, check whether the item DIGITAL OUTPUT in

 

 

the Setup Menu is set to ALL. If DTS is selected, ensure that a DTS decoder

 

 

is connected.

 

 

 

Distorted sound from HiFi

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

amplifier

 

amplifier’s phono input.

 

 

 

No audio at digital output

Check the digital connections.

 

– Check the Setup Menu to make sure the digital output has been activated.

 

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

 

 

your receiver capabilities.

 

– When using VCD, set item DIGITAL OUTPUT to PCM.

 

 

 

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 the unit 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

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

 

 

AC outlet for a few seconds.

 

 

 

Player does not respond to some

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

operating commands during

 

the disc.

playback

 

 

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Contents DVD Video Player Laser safety General InformationIndex Contents Introduction Entertainment for the new millenniumIntroduction Digital VideoMaintenance UnpackingVideo CD Super VCDFront Panel Standby indicatorFunctional Overview Back Panel Display Remote Control MIC on/off Power on/offSound surround Volume Mute OSD on-screen displayConnection General ExplanationVideo connection Video Cvbs connectionConnecting audio output to a TV Connecting to an A/V receiver equipmentConnecting to A/V receiver with digital coaxial cable Connecting to A/V receiver with digital optical cableTurning on the power Remote control battery installationRemote control operation General operationOSD On-screen Display banner icons Playing a DVD-video discIcons and Menu Bar Video control during playback Audio control during playbackPlaying title/chapter FTS programmed playback key FTS Favourite Track Selection DVDMIC key Special DVD features ZoomCamera angle Changing audio languagesPlaying a Super VCD/VCD/CD disc Icons and Menu BarDisc Specification Icons Search forward/backwardSlow Forward Vocal channel selection keyUsing PBC PlayBack Control Playing title/trackTurning off PBC Nine-picture previewMIC key OSD On Screen DisplayFTS Favourite Track Selection SVCD, VCD, CD Screen ControlSetup Menu Enter the setup menuOverview of Setup Menu Video MenuVideo Output Display SetupScreen size Audio Menu Analog OutputDigital Output Dynamic RangeSpeaker Setup BalanceLanguage Menu OSD LanguageSubtitle Language Audio LanguageSetup Password Change PasswordControl Menu Parental ControlDisc Lock On/Off Disc Maintenance Disc maintenanceEnvironmental information Environmental informationBefore requesting service Symptom RemedySpecifications