Philips DVD701 manual Before requesting service

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Before requesting service

 

If it appears that the DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this

 

checklist. It may be that something has been overlooked. Under no

 

circumstances should you try to repair the player yourself; as this

 

will invalidate the warranty. Only qualified service personnel can

 

remove the cover or service this player.

 

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 both plugs of the mains cord are properly connected.

 

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 with a soft cloth, wiping from

 

center to 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 NTSC/PAL

 

SETTINGS.

Distorted or Black/White picture with DVD or The disc format does not match your TV’s video signal (PAL/NTSC).

Video CD.

No sound

Check audio connections.

 

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

 

Check the Digital Output menu is selected to ALL if a DTS disc is

 

played.

 

Ensure there is a DTS decoder connected when selecting DTS.

Distorted sound from HiFi amplifier.

Check to make sure that no audio connections are made to the amplifier phono input.

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.

For VCD set 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 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.

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Contents Toll Free Help Line Dear Philips product owner For Customer UseIndex Region code for this model isAviso EL 4562-E004 99/3 Read before operating equipmentLimited Warranty Contents Introduction Entertainment for the new millenniumIntroduction Digital videoPlacement UnpackingVideo CD Super VCDFunctional overview Front panelRear panel Display Remote control ReturnConnecting to a TV PreparationGeneral notes Video connectionConnecting to optional equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with digital stereoConnecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Digital Multi-channel soundConnecting the power cord Remote control battery installationNTSC/PAL Settings Loading the batteriesSwitching on Remote control operationGeneral explanation Loading a discOperation Playing a DVD-video discMoving to another title Playing a titleMoving to another chapter Parental Control Still Picture and Step FrameSearch ShuffleTime Search Repeat A-BCamera Angle Subtitles Changing the audio language and channel configurationChecking the contents of DVD-Video discs Menus Playing a Video CD Playing a DiscPlayback Control PBC Moving to another trackMoving to another index Repeat Track/Disc Playing an audio CD To exclude Tracks Favorite Track Selection FTSCompiling an FTS program Playing FTS To select TracksSettings Stop modeSelect Stereo,Dolby Surround or 3D Sound Authorizing discs Parental ControlActivating Parental Control Before requesting service Cleaning discs Specifications Optical Readout System