Philips DVDR3430V, DVDR3432V 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.

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Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the

 

 

recorder to turn on the system.

 

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Make sure the AC outlet has power.

Remote control does not

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Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the

work.

 

front of the DVD recorder (not towards TV).

 

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Remove any obstacles between the recorder and the

 

 

remote control. Aim the remote control towards the

 

 

set at different angles and/or distances.

 

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Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

 

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Press SOURCE on the remote control to select an input

 

 

source.

No picture.

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Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In

 

 

channel. Switch the TV channel until you see the DVD

 

 

screen. Read chapter “Step 3 - Installation and Setup –

 

 

Finding the correct viewing channel” for details.

 

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Check the video connection between the recorder and

 

 

the TV.

No sound.

–

Check the audio connections, the red and white

 

 

sockets. Read chapters “Getting Started - Connecting

 

 

the audio cables” for details.

 

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Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment

 

 

you connected to the DVD recorder. Read chapter

 

 

“DVD Setup Menu Options – PLAYBACK settings –

 

 

Digital Audio Output” for details.

No TV signal received

–

Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked.

from the recorder.

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Install the TV channel. Read chapter “Step 3: Installation

 

 

and Setup - Setting the TV channel programmes” for

 

 

details.

 

 

 

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Contents DVD Recorder / VCR For Customer Use ItaliaNorge Serial NoKlass 1 laseraparat Page English LaserTable of Contents Table of Contents Cleaning discs Care and Safety InformationSetup precautions About recyclingIntroduction Accessories suppliedProduct Information Region codesProduct features Possible simultaneous Operations Direct DubbingMain Unit Sockets behind the flapRemote Control Repeat REC ModeTimer ToolsUsing the remote control Then select the desired function for example m, MIf you want to connect to a Cable Connecting the antenna cablesBasic Recorder Connections Option 2 Using an S-Video cable Connecting the video cablesOption 1 Using a Scart cable Option 3 Using a Video Cvbs cableOption 2 Using a coaxial cable Connecting the audio cablesOption 1 Using an audio cable Use a coaxial cable to connectConnecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Optional ConnectionsConnecting a DV camcorder Connecting another video deviceSetup Menu General and press X to access the menu Installation and SetupSetting the OSD language Finding the correct viewing channelSetting the TV channel programmes Select the country of your residenceSelect Date-Time Setting and press Setting the date & timeSetup Menu Clock and press X to confirm Basic installation is completeDVD+R DL DVD+R Double Layer RecordingRecording media Supported disc type and media speedsRecording settings Unrecordable contentsRecording Mode Default Recording Source DVD Default Recording ModeVCR Default Auto ChapterRecording from an external device Camcorder/ VCR/DVD Player Recording from variousSources Recording from an DV camcorder EXTCAM You begin another recordingWatching another source during recording Instant time-off recordingWatching disc playback during VCR recording TV/VIDEOTimer recording Showview / Video Plus+ System Timer RecordingAbout timer recording Use ST keys or the numeric keypad Timer recording manually‘AV’ Date DestMode StartClear on the remote control Changing/ Deleting a timer recordingTo delete the timer entry, press Select the entry field and make the necessary changesDubbing from VCR to DVD Press Direct Dubbing on the remote controlDirect Dubbing Disc î Tape Dubbing from DVD to VCRDVD Playback Playable discsPlaying a DVD video disc To access the disc menuStarting disc playback To select the previous or next chapterPlaying a DVD recordable disc Playing a Super Video CD Playing a DivX disc EnglishPBC On or PBC Off To select another character set for the subtitle fileInsert an MP3/WMA CD Disc content menu appears Playing an MP3/WMA discSelected roll automatically one after the other English Playing a picture disc or musical slide showYou can display Jpeg pictures Playable Jpeg picture disc File formatChanging to another title/ chapter/track Additional Playback FeaturesPausing playback Using the Tools options Selecting various repeat/ shuffle functionsCreating a playlist Changing the audio language To remove from the playlistPlayback skips to the time entered Changing subtitle languages Switching camera angles EnglishSearching by time Starting VCR playback Reset tape counterVCR Playback Manual trackingPlay About disc editing Accessing disc editing menuEdit Recordings Recordable DVD Rename DiscOverwrite disc DVD±RW only Rename disc Erase disc DVD±RW onlyRecord new title Lock/Unlock disc DVD±RW only Playback your recordings DVD±R on other DVD playersEnglish Make compatible DVD±RW only Unlock DiscAbout title editing Accessing title editing menu Video editingAppend recording Rename title Overwrite title DVD±RW only EnglishOverwrite from the selected title Erase titleAccessing video editing menu About video editingSelecting a chapter English Selecting a titleCreating chapter marker Changing Index Picture Hiding/unhiding an unwanted chapterTo unhide a chapter Splitting a title DVD±RW onlyDVD Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup MenuOn Screen Display Language Screen Saver Reset Menu SettingsCountry Digital Audio Output Video Output FormatFrame ratio Show DivX Registration code Press X to display the registration codeControl. The set rating level menu appears To change/ reset the passwordParental Rating Level Same pin code a second timeModify Channel Information Channel Setup settingsChannel Search Skip Channel or two separate mono channelsActivate the connected decoder Sort ChannelsDate dd/mm/yy Time hh/mm Date-Time Setting Installing the latest software Other InformationSound Connectivity PowerPicture/Display Tuner/Reception/Transmission Video RecordingTroubleshooting Problem General SolutionProblem General Solution English TV channel is fuzzy or distortedProblem Playback Solution Problem Recording Solution English Finalised DVD±R has been inserted. Change discFrequently Asked Questions What does finalising a disc do? How do I set up Titles Chapters?What is ‘index’ for VHS tape? How good is the quality of the recording?Glossary PCM Pulse Code Modulation. a digital audio encoding systemGlossary Display panel symbols/ messages English TV System Guide Country VHF UHF DVD RegionsLibya Secam B Secam G Lithuania Meet Philips at the Internet 3139 245 Sgp-0624/05-1
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