Philips DVDR 77/00, DVDR 77/02 manual 103

PROBLEMSOLUTION

Data transfer from TV set via 'EASYLINK' does not work:

No playback on DVD recorder:

I cannot playback (Super) Video CDs

Poor playback on DVD recorder: (distorted picture/distorted sound)

No recording possible:

Programmed recording does not work:

bData transfer is controlled via pin nr. 10 of the scart cable. It is possible that the connection to this pin is interrupted or that the signal is distorted by an additional device connected to the EXT 2 AUX-I/Osocket.

bRemove any scart switch boxes, mixing consoles, signal amplifiers, ... connected between the DVD recorder and the TV set. Connect the DVD recorder directly to the TV set.

bRemove any additional devices from the EXT 2 AUX-I/Osocket. bTry using another scart cable (all pins wired).

bPlease observe the installation order:

1)Switch on the TV set

2)Connect the DVD recorder to the mains

3)Switch on the DVD recorder using STANDBY m

4)The data transfer should now work.

bThere is no recording on the disc: Change disc.

bYou inserted the wrong disc type: Your recorder can play back the following disc types: DVD Video, (Super)Video CD, DVD+R(W), Audio CD, , MP3-CD's

bYou inserted the disc the wrong way: Insert the disc with the label facing upwards

bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc

bWrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD recorder must match.

bParental control is on: Read chapter 'Access control (child lock)'

bYou have selected the wrong programme number for the DVD recorder on the TV: on the TV, select the correct programme number for the DVD recorder.

bThe cable connecting the TV set and the DVD recorder has come loose: check the cable.

bIt is possible that this (Super) Video CD contains a menu and the 'PBC' is switched off. You can see this in status field 'PBC OFF'. To activate this function, proceed as follows:

1Press SYSTEM-MENUwhile the (Super) Video-CD is inserted .

2Select 'A' using D or C .

3Select line 'Features' using B or A and confirm with C .

4Select 'On' in line 'PBC' using B or A .

5Confirm with OK and end with SYSTEM-MENU .

bYour TV set is not properly adjusted. bDisc is dirty: Clean the disc

bSometimes the picture may be temporarily distorted. This is not a defect of your DVD recorder.

bThe TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number: Check TV channels stored.

bDisc write-protected (recording protected): Remove write-protection or change the disc. For more information, please see 'Preventing accidental erasing of discs' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.

bAn already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.

bYou have programmed the wrong time or date: Check time/date.

bIf the time and date are wrong despite setting them by hand, you can switch 'SMART CLOCK' (Clock preset) off. See 'Setting the time/date' in 'Installing your DVD recorder'.

bYou have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block).

bLocked disc inserted: Remove disc lock.

bAn already finalised DVD+R has been inserted: Change disc.

b'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDCtime' wrong: 'Enter 'VPS/PDCtime exactly to the minute. Check the aerial.

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