Philips DTR 2530/05 On-screen display working but there is no reception, Intermittent reception

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10Frequently asked questions

This chapter gives the most frequently asked questions and answers about your Digital Terrestrial Receiver.

Connection

On-screen display working but there is no reception

Check the installation

Intermittent reception

Check all connections and cables

The picture is not sharp and on-screen text is difficult to read

Change the TV scart output setting to RGB from the System settings screen

Refer to your TV user manual

Use the scart cable supplied with the Digital Terrestrial Receiver

Set-up

The LED on the front panel does not light up.

Check that the AC adaptor is correctly connected. Disconnect this cord and reconnect it to ensure it is in place

Check that power is available at the wall socket

The remote control does not operate the Digital Terrestrial Receiver

Make sure the Digital Terrestrial Receiver is on

Make sure you are pointing your remote control at the front panel of the Digital Terrestrial Receiver

Check the batteries in your remote control

You cannot find all the channels you think should be available.

Try re-tuning the device, following the relevant steps in chapter Install. If you are still missing channels, call your customer service adviser.

Some radio stations cannot be received from time to time

These services are not transmitted 24 hours a day and can sometimes be unavailable.This is not a fault.

You have forgotten your PIN Code When prompted for your PIN Code, enter the Master PIN Code.This will allow you to proceed as well as reset the current PIN Code to its default value (default is 0000).The Master PIN Code is 8111. Keep this code secret to prevent others from using it.

Installation

No sound or picture but the front panel LED is lit in green

Check the connections at the wall socket and Digital Terrestrial Receiver

Press B on the remote control twice or press P+/P-.

The picture on some channels seems to have been stretched or squashed.

Check the Digital Terrestrial Receiver TV shape setting, following the information in paragraph Video Settings. If you have a wide screen TV, you may also need to check the settings on your TV.The display format being managed by the Digital Terrestrial Receiver, set your TV to “full screen” or to the similar equivalent setting (refer to the user manual of your TV set).

The order of the channels has changed. Refer to chapter Miscellaneous Settings to change the order again.

If none of the above suggestions seems to work, try unplugging your Set Top Box and then plugging it in again. If this does not work, contact either your supplier or a qualified repair technician. Never attempt to repair your set top box yourself.

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Contents For support call 0870 900 Digital Terrestrial Receiver Table of contents Page Refer also to the cautions throughout this manual What’s in the box? Your Digital Terrestrial ReceiverDigital Terrestrial Receiver overview Remote control unitMain unit Main unit backsidePrepare Prepare the remote control How to read this manualGetting started Main menu overviewScart connection Insert the Smart card ConnectBy pressing EXIT, you can stop the scan mode at any time InstallChannel selection Press OK againExtended information banner Volume ControlDisplaying information banner Settings Using optionsVideo Settings Screen FormatPillarbox Picture ScalingZoom AutomaticLanguage Settings Restore Default settingsMenu Settings Info Banner Duration TV Output FormatRestore Factory Settings Miscellaneous Settings Time Zone AdjustmentInfo Banner Automatic Menu TransparencyMain unit Main unit backside Digital Terrestrial Receiver full overviewTimer Remote control full overview Remote control unitUsing channel list Deleting channels in the favourite list Defining channels as your favouritesAutomatic Search Extended installationHighlight Automatic Search and then press OK Manual SearchEPG Adding a programme to timer list TimerEditing timer list Deleting a programmes from the timer listSwitching off current timer functions Security Carrying out software updateRadio Maintenance Digital connection Recorder connectionAudio connection Analogue connection English Guarantee and serviceSpecifications Connectivity Technical dataIntermittent reception On-screen display working but there is no receptionPicture is not sharp and on-screen text is difficult to read LED on the front panel does not light upUnited Kingdom Philips CE,The Philips Centre, Surrey Contact informationDTR