Philips DVD726v2 owner manual Helpful Hints, No power, No picture, Distorted picture, No sound

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46 Helpful Hints

If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call.This information is on the rear of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

No power

Press the STANDBY-ON y button on the front of the DVD Player or POWER y on the remote. A red light appears on the front of the Player if the DVD Player is in Standby mode (power off).

Make sure you connected the DVD Player’s power cord to an AC power outlet.

Make sure the AC outlet has power by trying another appliance in the same outlet.

No picture

Make sure the TV power is on.

Check the video cables. Make sure the cable(s) are fastened securely to the DVD Player and to the TV.

Set your TV to the correct Video In channel.These channels are usually near channel zero. Or, you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects an Auxiliary, A/V IN, or Video channel. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02), then change channels down until you see DVD playback or the blue DVD screen on the TV.

If you are using an RF modulator as described on page 10, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 instead.

You only need one video connection between the DVD Player and the TV. Details are on page nine.

Distorted picture

Check the Disc for fingerprints or scratches. Clean the Disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge in a straight line. Do not wipe the Disc in a circular motion.

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

The picture is distorted, the picture rolls, or the picture is only black and white.

TVs have a color system standard, usually NTSC in the United States. If the Disc’s or DVD Player’s color system is different than your TV’s color system, the picture may be distorted or colorless. Set the Player’s TV TYPE to match your TV and your DVDs. Details are on page 38.

A DVD or Video CD picture may become distorted or black and white if you switch among PAL and NTSC (for TV TYPE). If so, set SMART PICTURE to STANDARD to correct the picture. Details are on page 36.

The sound is distorted or there is no sound during Disc playback.

Make sure you did not connect any cables from the DVD Player to a Stereo’s “PHONO IN” jack.

Make sure you did not connect the Player’s COAXIAL digital audio out jack to an analog jack on the Stereo. (Analog audio jacks are usually labeled as such and are usually red and white.The coaxial jack of the DVD Player is black.

No sound

Check the audio connections. Details are on pages 10-15.Remember, you only need one audio connection. See page nine to see what connection best suits your situation.

Make sure cables are connected firmly to all equipment.

Select another channel, sound source, or Auxiliary station at your Stereo or TV. See your Stereo or TV manual for details. Or, continue selecting the different sound sources or modes on the Stereo

or TV until you hear sound from the Disc that is in the DVD Player. Details are on pages 10-15.

Make sure your DOWNMIX, DIGITAL OUTPUT, and LPCM OUTPUT settings match the capabilities of your Stereo or TV. Details are on pages 39-40.

Check the Audio setting of a DVD in the DVD Disc Menu, if available, and adjust as necessary.

Deactivate mute at the DVD Player by pressing MUTE on the Player’s remote.

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Contents DVD726 Card within 10 days. So please mail It to us right now Dear Philips product ownerRemember, to get the most from your Philips For Customer UseContents Safety Information Safety Information cont’d Example of Antenna Grounding per National Electrical CodeIntroduction Playable Discs DVD Player UpgradesPlayable Discs Region Codes and Color SystemsGeneral Information Before you begin HookupsDetermining the best possible connection RememberHookups cont’d Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Helpful Hint Stereo Example only Coaxial Digital Audio Quick Disc Playback To stop play at any time, press StopRemote Control Buttons Front Panel Coaxial jack AC Power cordRear Panel Video Video OUT jackChapter/Track Selection Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track SelectionTitle/Disc menus Press Disc Menu during DVD playbackSlow Motion Fast Forward and Fast ReverseStill Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback,Time SearchTime Search Camera Angle Zoom/Reduce, Camera AngleZoom/Reduce To return the picture to regular size, press Zoom untilRepeat A-B Repeat/Shuffle, Repeat A-BRepeat/Shuffle During Disc playback, press Repeat to choose a RepeatDVD Audio Language 2,6 DVD Subtitle LanguageDVD Disc Menu Language Number buttons to enter the same new six-digit password Parental PasswordPress 2 to highlight Change in green.Then press Disc Lock Press 4 to highlight Disc Lock in green, then pressParental Levels Rating ExplanationsProgram Press 4 to select ProgramPress 3 or 4 to select Track DIGEST, Disc INTERVAL, or PreviewPress the Preview button to see the Preview menu Track INTERVAL, then press OKNavigator General Information on CD-R and CD-RWs Jpeg and MP3 FeaturesJpeg features MP3 ProgramTV Display Press System Menu to remove the menus Widescreen TVSmart Picture, Picture Setting Smart Picture, Picture Setting cont’d TV Type TV Type, Progressive ScanProgressive Scan Analog Output Lpcm Output Digital Output, Lpcm OutputDigital Output Press 3 or 4 to select ALL or PCM ONLY, then press OKSound Mode, 3D Sound Sound Mode3D Sound Display Language Press System MenuClosed Captions Screen Saver Screen Saver, Display DimDisplay Dim DVD Player Defaults No picture No powerHelpful Hints Distorted pictureHelpful Hints contd Glossary Specifications Specifications, Language CodesLanguage Codes Limited Warranty Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402To obtain a replacement product from Philips Limited Warranty cont’dExchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Information Index Contrast