Philips DVD170AT manual Before Requesting Service, Cleaning Discs

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

If the DVD-Video player appears to malfunction, first consult this checklist. Something simple may have been overlooked. Do not attempt to repair the system yourself under any cir- cumstances; this will invalidate the warranty.

Look for the specific symptom(s). Then perform only the meas- ures indicated in order to remedy the specific symptom(s).

SYMPTOM

• Remedy

NO POWER................................................................................

Make sure the on/off button on the front of the player is set to ON.

Make sure both ends of the power cord are properly connected.

Make sure there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance.

NO PICTURE..............................................................................

Make sure 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 it with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge.

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

COMPLETELY DISTORTED PICTURE WITH PLAYER MENU

• NTSC/PAL switch in the wrong position.

NO COLOR IN THE PICTURE WITH PLAYER MENU ..........

• NTSC/PAL switch in the wrong position.

DISC WILL NOT PLAY ............................................................

Make sure the disc label is facing upward.

Clean the disc.

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

NO SOUND................................................................................

Check audio connections.

If using a HiFi amplifier, try another sound source.

DISTORTED SOUND FROM HIFI AMPLIFIER ......................

Make sure the player’s audio L/R output is not connected to the amplifier’s phono input.

NO RETURN TO START-UP SCREEN WHEN DISC IS

REMOVED..................................................................................

Reset by switching the player off and then on again.

Check to see if the program indicates that another disc should be loaded.

THE PLAYER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE

CONTROL ..................................................................................

Aim the remote control directly at the sen- sor on the front of the player.

Move any objects that could obstruct with the signal path.

Inspect or replace the batteries.

DISTORTED OR BLACK AND WHITE PICTURE WITH DVD

OR VIDEO CD DISC ..................................................................

The disc format is not compatible with the type of TV set being used (NTSC/PAL).

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 to make sure that the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver capabilities.

KEYS DO NOT WORK ..............................................................

Reset by switching the player off, then on again.

CLEANING DISCS

Some problems can occur when the

disc inside the player is dirty. To avoid such problems, clean your

discs regularly with a soft cloth. Always wipe a disc from the center towards the edge.

CAUTION

Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercial-

ly-available cleaners, or anti- static spray intended for analo-

gue discs.

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Contents English Introduction ContentsIntroduction Introduction PlacementUnpacking Rear of Player InstallationPower supply Digital audio output Front of PlayerNext chapter or track/ search forward Play Remote ControlDisplay Numeric key padConnection to a TV with an S-Video jack Standard ConnectionsGeneral Note Highest Quality A/V Connection USA Highest Quality A/V Connection EuropeAnalogue Dolby PRO Logic Multichannel Sound Excellent A/V ConnectionDigital Audio Stereo Sound Connection Connection to a TV with a video Cvbs jackLoading the Batteries NTSC/PAL Setting Infrared Remote ControlHeadphones Connecting the Power SupplyInserting a Disc Switching onGetting Started OperationMoving to Another Chapter Playing a DVD-VIDEO DiscPlaying a DVD-VIDEO Disc Playing a TitleSearch Moving to Another TitleParental Control Still Picture and Step FrameRepeat Changing the Audio Language and Channel ConfigurationChecking the Contents of DVD-VIDEO Discs Menus Repeat CHAPTER/TITLE/DISCMoving to Another Track Playing a Video CDPlaying a Video CD Playing a DiscTo return to normal play, press Shuffle briefly again Playback Control PBCTo get a still picture, press during play Track calendarPlaying AN Audio CD Playing a Video CD Playing AN Audio CDPause To clear your whole selection and start again, press FTS Favorite Track SelectionSettings Playing AN Audio CD SettingsTo exit from the Settings menu, press Return or Setup Auto Play Authorizing Discs Parental ControlParental Control Activating Parental ControlBefore Requesting Service Before Requesting ServiceCleaning Discs Instructions Diagnostic Program