Philips DVDR3360H user manual Troubleshooting, Problem General 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 (General)

 

Solution

 

No power.

– Press the STANDBY-ON button on the front of the recorder to

 

turn on the system.

 

– Make sure the AC outlet has power.

The message “IS TV ON?”

– This recorder will not operate until you complete the first

appears on the display panel.

installation. Read chapter “Step 3: Installation and Set-up” for

 

details.

 

The buttons on the recorder

– There is a technical problem. Disconnect the recorder from the

do not work.

power outlet for 30 seconds, then connect again. If the recorder

 

still will not operate, then reset it to the default factory settings :

 

1) Disconnect the recorder from the power outlet.

 

2) Press and hold down STANDBY-ON button on the front of

 

the recorder while reconnecting to the power outlet.

 

3) Release STANDBY-ON button when “STARTING” appears

 

on the display.

 

4) Wait until the recorder’s demo start scrolling on the display,

 

press STANDBY-ON again to turn on the recorder.

 

All the information stored in the memory (programmes,

 

time) will be cleared. The first basic installation menu will be

 

displayed on the TV.

Remote control does not

– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of

work.

this recorder (not towards TV). If the recorder receives a signal

 

from the remote control, the icon D will appear on the display.

 

– Remove any obstacles between this recorder and the remote

 

control.

 

 

– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

 

– The remote control’s manufacturer code returned to the default

 

setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page

 

15).

 

 

– Press SELECT DEVICE to select the correct mode.

No picture.

– Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for the

 

recorder. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press the

 

channel down button on your TV’s remote control until you see

 

the TV programme.

 

– Check the video connection between this recorder and the TV.

 

– It may be due to the recorder’s video output setting not being

 

matched to the video connection. You can reset the recorder as

 

below :

 

 

1) Disconnect the recorder’s ~MAINS from the power supply.

 

2) Hold down

on the recorder whilst reconnecting its

 

~MAINS to the power supply.

 

 

 

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Contents Benutzerhandbuch100 Copyright in the U.K How to connect a plugFor Customer Use Mains plugKlass 1 laseraparat Beam divergence Degrees DVD Degrees CD LaserMW DVD read MW CD readEnglish IndexDeutsch Deutsch EnglishTable of Contents Table of Contents Hard Disk Drive HDD handling care Care and Safety InformationSetup precautions Cleaning discsRegion codes Accessories suppliedProduct Information IntroductionSpecial features Sockets behind the flap Main UnitRemote Control Alphanumeric keypad Colour coded buttonsGuide TV VOL +Operate the system Using the remote control toSelected source mode Using the alphanumeric keypad to enter the charactersButtons Operations If the code entered is valid, the TV LED will blink twiceAdditional control functions for most of the Philips TV Series equipmentBefore you start Connecting the antenna cablesOption 1 Connecting to the analogue antenna Basic Recorder ConnectionsOption 2 Connecting to the analogue and terrestrial antennas Option 3 Using the Video Cvbs socket Connecting the video cableOption 1 Using the Scart socket Option 2 Using the S-Video socketBasic Recorder Connections AV amplifier/receiver Connecting the audio cablesOption 2 Using the digital audio socket Optical or Coaxial Option 1 Using the analogue audio socketsPlace this in front Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, see E Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverOptional Connections Back panel Cable Box / Satellite Receiver front panelBack of a VCR example only Connecting to a VCR or other similar deviceExample only Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite ReceiverOption 2 Using the S-VIDEO In or Video In socket Connecting to a camcorderOption 1 Using the DV in socket Back of a Satellite Box example only Before you start the 5.1-channel recording169 Letterbox PanScan Installation and Set-upSelect the desired menu language and press W to confirm It takes a few minutes to complete You may now enjoy using this recorderTime and date menu appears External Receiver 1/2/3 Set-up the Guide Plus+ systemPostal code Use keys to move to previous or next entry field‘ON’ overnight Receiver’s remote control toSchedule recordings Using the Guide Plus+ systemQuick access functions Guide Plus+ system introductionMovies, Sport, Children, Others or My Choice Guide Plus+ menu bar‘Search’ screen ‘Grid’ screen‘Info’ screen ‘My TV’ screen ‘Schedule’ screen English‘Editor’ screen ‘Setup’ screen Instant replay function Switching on to TV programmeControl TV Programmes Pause live TV functionShowing the programme information Viewing digital text service MhegWatching digital TV/radio broadcast Changing the subtitle/audio languageBefore Recording Marking the contents for recordingPress to select Preferences Press Nexté to select Recording Default recording settingsAuto protect Record modeLanguage LangRecord the current TV programme Unrecordable contentsRecord to Hard Disk Recording TV programmesSimultaneous record and play function After 6 six hours of recording Direct recording from TVAutomatic recording from Satellite Receiver Start recordingAbout ‘VPS/PDC’ About timer recordingTimer recording Guide Plus+ system There are three ways to programme a timer recordingTiming Timer recording ShowView / Video Plus+ systemPress Timer to confirm and exit the menu FrequencyKeys or alphanumeric Timer recording manuallyTo edit the timer programme Changing/Deleting a timer recordingTo delete the timer programme Press the Red button on the remote Control forRecording from a DV Camcorder Record to Hard Disk or recordable DVDTo copy the entire DV tape To copy the newly recorded contents from the DV tapeRecording from camcorder Recording from an external device VCR/DVD player Recordable DVD Copy from Hard Disk to recordable DVDAbout copying Discs for recordingOtherwise, press the Yellow button for Copying to a recordable DVDErase Disc To start recording, press the Green button again for StartGET Title Using the Disc LibraryStoring the recorded DVD data in the Disc Library Finding a recorded titleReplay / Next Playback from Hard DiskBasic operation Viewing the hard disk informationChildlock / Chld Unlck Sorting the titles display orderDelete/Protect a title DeleteOpen Close Playback from DiscPlayable discs Starting disc playbackPlaying a DVD recordable disc To access the disc menuPlaying a DVD video disc Playing a Super Video CDs English To select the previous or next chapter/titlePhoto Rolls and Info menus appear Playing an MP3 CDAlbums and Tracks menus appear Playing a Jpeg image file slide showSupported Jpeg picture formats File format ZoomRepeat Speed Down / Speed UPAbout Photo Roll/Photo Album Additional Playback FeaturesCreating a slideshow playlist album Adding photos to an albumTo rotate a photo English Edit the albumTo delete the album To change the album name and dateSelecting another title/ chapter/ track Pausing playback / slow motion playShuffle play Repeat playRepeating a specific segment A-B Changing subtitle language Using the Toolbar optionsChanging audio soundtrack language Playback skips to the time entered English Switching camera anglesTo confirm Searching by timeClear Edit Recordings Hard DiskChanging the title name Selecting the genreDivide Video editingNo Chapter ChapterSplit Merge/split a specific chapter within a recordingMerge Select this to return to the previous screenOnce a title has been divided, it cannot be reversed Dividing titles Hiding unwanted scenes EnglishFor example, title 1 is being selected Showing the hidden scene Deleting all chapter markers About editing recordable DVDs Edit Recordings Recordable DVDIndex Picture screen Menu Press the Red button on the remote control for DeleteDeleting recordings/titles Protecting the recorded titles DVD±RWOr Title name in the menu Changing the disc/title nameMaking the edited DVD±RW compatible Finalising the DVD±R for playbackSelect this to return to the previous screen Play to start playbackHold down Keys or use BackBlue button Select this to hide or show the current chapter Yellow button Select this to access title editing menuTitle Hide / ShowPress Nexté repeatedly to view AccessSystem Menu Options Recorder PreferencesDisc settings DV Specials settingsAuto resume ChildlockSetup Recorder SetupDimmed Second RCDisplay BrightPXX Clock preset31-01-2006 Auto search Follow TV Sort Analogue Channel settingsFavourites Store Analogue Channel settings manual searchEntry Mode Preset Preset name Decoder TV system FinetunePress OK to swap the TV/radio channel with the TV/radio Digital Channel settingsChannel at the current position PanScan Video settings for Hdmi connection onlyTV Shape LetterboxDigital output DisablePCM Language settings To exit the menu, press System Setting up Progressive Scan featureGeneral Information Copyright noticeFrequently Asked Questions What is DVB? What is Pixel Plus?What is HDMI? What is video upscalling?Open Close again Software UpgradeInstalling the latest software System Version Info in the menuProblem General Solution TroubleshootingMessage ‘NO SIGNAL’ appears No TV signal received from the recorderNo sound Problem Playback Solution Message ‘Collision’ appears Problem Recording Solution EnglishDVD+RW/-RW cannot be used for recording on this recorder EPG Guide Plus+ data is Problem HDMI/EPG SolutionNo Hdmi audio output No Hdmi video outputSpecifications Glossary 0000 Display panel symbols/messagesTitle is copy-protected and cannot be recorded No signal or poor signal strengthInformation on the inserted DVD is displayed on the TV Recorder has been turned on