Philips HTS3500S/98 user manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Solution

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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 picture.

Completely distorted picture or black/white picture.

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

No sound or distorted sound.

Cannot activate some features such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.

Solution

Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.

Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD system to turn on the power.

Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In channel selection. Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen.

Press DISC on the remote control.

If the progressive scan feature is activated but the connected TV does not support progressive signals or the cables are not connected accordingly, see page 18 for proper progressive scan set up or deactivate the progressive scan feature as below:

1)Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on to interlaced mode.

2)Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3)Press 1 on the remote control.

4)Press MUTE on the remote control.

If this happens when you are changing the setting of the ‘TV TYPE’, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.

If this happens when you are turning on the progressive scan feature, wait for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.

Check the video connection.

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

Clean the disc.

The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.

Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio.

Adjust the volume.

Check the speaker connections and settings.

Make sure that the audio cables are connected and press the SOURCE button to select the correct input source (TV or AUX/DI, for example) to choose the equipment that you want to hear through the DVD system.

To listen to the sound using your TV speakers via LINE OUT, lower the volume of the DVD system to level 1 and below.

The features may not be available on the DVD.

Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on this DVD.

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Contents Need help fast? Laser For Customer UseIndex EnglishContents Troubleshooting Locking/Unlocking the discSupplied accessories Cleaning discsSetup General InformationBasic Connections Rear RConnecting the speakers and subwoofer Option 2 Using Composite Video socket Connecting to TVOption 1 Using S-Video socket Optional Connecting the power cord Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box Using the VCR for recording DVD playbackConnections to External Devices Viewing and listening to the playbackConnecting digital audio equipment Listening to the playbackRemote Control Source buttonsVOL + TV VOL +# Numeric Keypad ≤ Karaoke buttonsECO Power indicator Main UnitDisc tray System display panelSwitching on the DVD system Setting the TVSwitching to Eco Power standby mode Getting StartedWait for 15 seconds for auto recovery Press Disc on the remote to turn on the DVD systemSelect Progressive On , then press OK to confirm Below menu will appear on the TVTV Display PALNtsc MultiPress Ç twice to stop playback if any, then press Setup Repeat steps 3~4 for other settingsOn-screen display OSD language Use 34keys to select a language and press OK to confirmDisc Operations Playable discsPlaying discs Your DVD home theatre system will playSelecting various repeat/ shuffle functions Auto Eco Power standby modeBasic playback controls Using the Disc Menu To select a playback feature or itemTo access or remove the menu Other operations for video playback DVD/VCD/SVCDAdvancing by frame Changing sound track language Resuming playback from the lastStopped point Changing subtitle language DVDPreview Function VCD only Playing MP3 music and Jpeg picture simultaneously Playing an MP3/Windows Media Audio/JPEG/ MPEG-4 discDisc menu appears on the TV screen Playing a picture disc slide show Preview FunctionZoom picture Rotating/Flipping the picturePlaying a Super Audio CD Sacd Playing a DivX discMicrophone Setting Mic VolumePlaying a Karaoke disc Echo LevelDVD Setup Menu Options Accessing General SetupLocking/Unlocking the disc for viewing Dimming system’s display panelProgramming disc tracks not for Picture CD/MP3/SACD If you want to remove a trackTo start programme playback To exit programme playbackScreen Saver turning on/off DivX VOD registration code OffAccessing Audio Setup Speakers Volume/Speakers DelayNight Mode turning on/off CD UpsamplingAccessing Video Setup Press Disc and followed by Setup on the remoteTV Type TV DisplayPicture Setting Restricting playback by Parental Control Accessing Preference SetupAudio, Subtitle, Disc Menu Rating explanations PBC Playback ControlMP3/JPEG Menu turning on/off Without MenuOthers Changing the Password Setting the DivX Subtitle fontRestoring to original settings Other Functions Setting the Sleep timerTo cancel the sleep timer Tuning to radio stations Presetting radio stationsUsing the Plug and Play Tuner OperationsSelecting a preset radio station Deleting a preset radio stationChanging tuning grid not available Automatic presettingUse 34 keys to highlight Speakers Delay , then press Sound and Volume ControlsIndividual speakers volume adjustment Volume control To turn off the volume temporarilySelecting surround sound Selecting digital sound effectsSolution TroubleshootingProblem DVD system does not start playback Glossary Glossary Specifications Amplifier SectionG l i s h