Philips MCD290 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Solution

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English

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 or Philips for help.

Problem

No power.

NO DISC” is displayed.

No picture.

Distorted or poor picture.

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV shape.

The DVD player does not start playback.

The DVD player does not respond when buttons are pressed.

Solution

Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.

Check if the disc is inserted upside down.

Wait until the moisture condensed at the lens has cleared.

Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.

Use a readable disc or correctly recorded format MP3-CD.

Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV set.

Check if the TV set is switched on.

Check the video connection.

Check if the system is securely connected.

Sometimes a slight picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

Clean the disc.

Connect the system to the S-video input of your TV set.

The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.

The aspect ratio may not be changed for some TV systems.

Insert a readable disc.

Check the disc type, color system and region code.

Clean the disc.

Place the disc with the playback side down.

Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup menu.

Cancel the parental control rating function or change the rating level.

Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour.

Disconnect the power plug from the jack, and insert again.

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Contents DVD Micro Theatre Language Code H E a T H R E Page Index EnglishContents Radio Reception Clock/TimerSound and Volume Controls Tape Operation/RecordingGeneral Information FeaturesSupplied accessories Discs for playbackCare and safety information General Information/MaintenanceEnvironmental information Placing speakers ConnectionsType plate is located at the rear of the system Using Video In jack Cvbs Connecting speakersConnecting TV Antenna connectionUsing an accessory RF modulator Using S-Video In jack Connecting the power cord Optional Connecting additional equipmentControls Controls on the remote controlControls on the system $ Repeat § Timer@ PLAY/PAUSE SubtitleUsing the remote control to operate System Inserting batteries into the remote controlOpen the battery compartment PreparationsNtsc Setting video preferenceSystem Menu PALAudio Lang DVD only Setting language preferenceTo exit the menu Subtitle Lang DVD onlyIs not available on the current disc at the current time Playing discsAt any time, simply press Stop 9 to stop playback Disc Operations Special disc features General operation Playing MP3/JPEG DiscPlaying MP3 disc Playback selectionSlide show playback modes Jpeg Special Jpeg featuresZoom picture Jpeg Playback with multi-angles JpegBasic operations To change passwordSystem Menu Options To return to the upper-level menuPG-R, R Rating explanationsKID Safe NC-17Adjusts the hue level. Range -6-+6 Adjusts the brightness level. RangeAdjusts the contrast level. Range Adjusts the saturation level. RangeRadio Reception Tuning to radio stationsTuning to preset radio stations Programming radio stationsChanging tuning grid not available For all versionsTape playback Tape Operation/RecordingGeneral information on recording Synchro start CD recording When recording is in progressPreparation for recording One touch recordingTimer setting Clock/TimerClock setting Sleep timer settingSound Control Sound and Volume ControlsVolume control DBB Dynamic Bass BoostSpecifications Problem TroubleshootingSolution Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped Glossary