Philips DVDR3545V manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

 

Symptom

Remedy

 

The power does not turn on.

• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

 

 

• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).

 

 

• Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode.

 

There is no picture.

• Re-connect the connecting cords securely.

 

 

• Check if the connecting cords are damaged.

 

 

• Check the connection to your TV (page 18).

 

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “E1”) so that the signal

 

 

from the unit appears on the TV screen.

 

TV program reception does not fill the

• Try to set the channels with “Auto Preset” or “Manual Preset” in

 

TV screen.

“Channel” menu (pages 27-29).

 

 

• Select a channel of any TV program using [CH / ].

 

TV program pictures are distorted.

• Adjust TV antenna.

 

 

• Adjust the picture. (Refer to the TV’s instruction manual.)

 

 

• Place the unit and TV farther apart.

 

 

• Place the TV and any bunched RF coaxial cables farther apart.

 

TV channels cannot be changed.

• Switch the input to TV.

 

 

• Connect the RF coaxial cable correctly (pages 15-17).

 

There is no sound or the sound is

• Re-connect all connections securely.

 

distorted.

• Check if the connecting cord is damaged.

 

 

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

 

 

• Check if the input device setting on the amplifier is correct.

GENERAL

 

• When the unit is in pause mode or in slow-motion playback mode,

 

sound is not output. This is not a malfunction.

 

• If using the HDMI connection, sound is not output when “HDMI Audio”

 

 

• When the unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode, sound is not

 

 

output. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

is set to “OFF”.

 

 

• Check the RCA audio cable connection. If you are using HDMI-DVI

 

 

conversion cable, you must connect the RCA audio cable, too.

 

 

• If using the HDMI connection, check whether the output format of this

 

 

unit (HDMI FORMAT) matches the supported input format of other

 

 

connected device.

 

The remote control does not function.

• Batteries are weak.

 

 

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.

 

 

• The remote control is far from the unit.

 

 

• There are no batteries in the remote control.

 

 

• Check if the unit is turned on.

 

 

• Check if you are pointing the remote control at the recorder and NOT

 

 

the TV.

 

 

If you have a plasma TV, it may interfere with the IR signal. Try the

 

 

remote with the plasma off. If the remote works, you may need to move

 

 

the unit away from the plasma TV.

 

 

• Press [DVD] or [VCR], whichever you need. Then, try again.

 

 

• Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode.

 

The unit does not operate properly.

• When static electricity, etc., causes the unit to operate abnormally,

 

 

unplug the unit and then plug it in again.

 

No analog TV closed captions are

• If you are using HDMI connection to watch the TV programs through

 

output.

this unit’s tuner, analog TV closed caption cannot be output. Try using

 

 

other connection.

 

 

 

Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback

Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others

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Contents Digital Video Disc Recorder Antees that your date of purchase PrecautionsDear Philips product owner For Customer UseIntroduction PrecautionsModel Number Safety PrecautionsWelcome Declaration of ConformityCleaning discs Supplied AccessoriesMaintenance Servicing Cleaning the cabinetContents Contents Features Description refers to DVD+RW Description refers to DVD-RW FeaturesSymbol Description Front Panel Functional OverviewRear Panel Functional Overview1934 Remote ControlOpen the cover Insert batteries Close the coverClear button DVD/VCR DVD mode Audio button DVD/VCR DTV modeDVD mode VCR modeCurrent status of the unit Front Panel DisplayDisplay Message Title / track / file and chapter markAntenna Cable Connection Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outletSupplied cables used in this connection are as follows Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outletRF Modulator Connection With this setup Connections Basic SetupMethod Connection to a TVThis unit Method Analog audioPress Hdmi Hdmi Mode and Actual Output SignalsFront Panel Display Video Output Signal Connection to a TVConnection Dolby Digital SettingConnection to AN Audio System AudioTurn on your TV Proceed to in Initial Setting onBefore YOU Start Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TVWindows Media Audio Tag Information File Name Information only in DVD modeBefore YOU Start Guide to On-Screen Display / MenuDisplays title/file name Title Name InformationFile Name Information Main Menu You cannot switch the mode while in the timer-standby mode Switching DVD / VCR ModeHow to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape How to Insert a Disc How to Insert a Cassette TapePress OK to activate Clock Setting Initial SettingSetting on Auto Channel Scan Channel SettingUse K / L to select Auto Channel Preset, then press OK When scanning is over, press Setup to exitIf you are deleting digital TV/CATV channels, go Channel SettingUse K / L to select Manual Channel Preset, then press OK Adding / Deleting ChannelsSelect the channel number to delete Press Setup to exitSelect the channel number to add or delete Use K / L to select Add or Delete, then press OKAuto Clock Setting Setting the ClockUse K / L to select Daylight Saving Setting the ClockDaylight Saving Time Use K / L to select Clock, then press OKChannel Selection Tuner SettingsSwitching Analog Mode Digital Mode Press Audio to cycle through available audio languages Tuner SettingsSelecting TV Audio Audio Recording Output Stereo Selecting TV Audio cont’dBroadcast Disc Audio Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Use K / L to select ON, then press OK Use K / L to select User Setting, then press OKClosed Caption Style Want to set, then press OK Switch the setting for each item youUse K / L to select the item Unrecordable Discs Recording ModeInformation on DVD Recording Recordable DiscsMake Recording Compatible Setting for Auto ChapterBefore Recording It may take a while to load Disc Press REC Mode to select a recording modePress DTV/TV to select analog TV or Channel to recordPress Stop C Setup RecordingPress Stop C to exit the title list Press REC I repeatedly until the desired length appearUse K / L to enter the date, then press B Timer RecordingPress Timer Use K / L to select New Program, then press OK Press Timer SET to set a timer programming Timer RecordingUse K / L to select a recording mode Press OK when all items are EnteredPress Timer SET Check the information To stop the timer recording in progressHow to select a channel number for the timer recording Press Stop C to stop the timer recording in progressRecording Playback Hints for Timer RecordingPriority of Overlapped Settings Overwriting in the Middle of the Title Overwriting Unnecessary TitleOverwriting from the Beginning TitleOverwrite recording a Existing title B Existing title C Overwriting Unnecessary TitleHints for Overwriting Overwrite recording a Existing title B After overwritingExternal device Settings for AN External DeviceConnection to an External Device Recording from an External Device Settings for AN External DeviceGuide to DV and On-Screen Display Recording audio modeCommand menu DV DubbingDVC to DVD Dubbing DV DubbingTo stop recording, press VCR then press Stop C DVC to VCR DubbingPress VCR first Repeat the steps 1 and 2 onPreparing for dubbing cassette tape to DVD BI-DIRECTIONAL DubbingUse K / L to select Recording, then press OK Use K / L to select Dubbing Mode, then press OKUse K / L to select DVD VCR, then press OK BI-DIRECTIONAL DubbingUse K / L to select VCR DVD, then press OK Press Stop C to stop the dubbingUse K / L to select Yes, then press OK Setting a Disc to ProtectTo cancel the disc protect Finalizing will start Finalizing a DiscFinalizing is completed DVD+R, DVD-RAuto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this functionPlaying the Discs on Other DVD Players Playable Discs and Files Information on PlaybackRegion Codes Information on PlaybackUnplayable Discs Color SystemsAlign the disc to the disc tray guide Basic PlaybackDirect Playback Press Stop C once to stop playback temporarilyPlayback from the Title List Basic PlaybackPress OK Use K / L to select a desired title Then press OKUse K / L to select Play, then MP3 / Windows Media Audio When selecting track/fileWhen selecting the folder Not available for audio CD Playing Back a DivX When selecting fileWhen selecting folder @25 fps Official DivX Certified productMaximum size of image @30 fpsPlayback will be paused and sound will be muted Using the Title / Disc MenuPause During playback, press Pause FSkipping TV Commercials During Playback Special PlaybackResume Playback Fast Forward / Fast Reverse PlaybackSlow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback Special PlaybackRapid Playback Step by Step PlaybackDVD-video Marker SettingZoom Random Playback Repeat Playback5Press Play B Program Playback Slide ShowTitle / Chapter Search Using Prev / NextUsing Info SearchTime Search SearchSwitching Audio Soundtrack Switching SubtitlesReducing Block Noise Switching Virtual Surround SystemSwitching Camera Angles Selecting the Format of Audio and VideoPress DVD, then press Title Information on Disc EditingGuide to a Title List Editing DiscsUse K / L to select Title Delete, then press OK Editing DiscsDeleting Titles Press DVD first Press TitleGuide to Edit Title Name Editing DiscsPutting Names on Titles After this operation is completed, press Back to exitEditing Function Setting Chapter MarksUse K / L to select Add, then press OK Press Back twice to exitSelected chapter mark will be deleted Clearing Chapter MarksUse K / L to select Delete, then press OK Use Prev / Next to select a chapter mark to be deletedAll chapter marks will be deleted Clearing Chapter Marks cont’d To delete all chapter marksUse K / L to select Delete All, then press OK After this operation is completed, press Back twice to exit Hiding ChaptersYou can set your desired scene as a thumbnail for each title Setting Pictures for ThumbnailsDividing a Title You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu When you finish entering a title name, press OKPutting Name on Disc Setting or Releasing Disc Protect Erasing Disc Making Edits Compatible Contents List of SettingsList of Settings Hdmi Use K / L to select a desired item, then press OK SetupsUse K / L to select Playback, then press OK Yes SetupsParental Lock Default OFF Playback cont’dDisc Audio Angle Icon Default on Disc Menu Language Default EnglishAudio Language Default Original Subtitle Language Default OFFFor DisplayDisplay cont’d OSD Language Default EnglishScreen Saver Default 10 minutes FL Dimmer Default BrightRefer to 1 to 2 on page 99 and set the selected item VideoVideo cont’d Progressive Scan Default OFFTV Aspect Default 43 Letter Box Set the DivX subtitle DivX Subtitle Default OFFDivX DivX VODHdmi RGB Range Default Normal Format Default RGBHdmi Audio Default on Set to OFF when not outputting the Hdmi soundReset the setting to default Reset AllTo resume playback 2Select the recording mode using REC ModeRecording mode VCR FunctionsIndex Search One-touch Timer Recording OTRYou cannot pause the one-touch timer recording VCR FunctionsOther Operations Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingPress OPEN/CLOSE a TroubleshootingREC OPEN/CLOSE a to take out the disc. The disc canceled duringRepairing process MAY not work 110 EN Output Jacks Frequently Asked QuestionsDVD mode only VCR mode 4 5Language Code Language CodeGlossary Tuner SpecificationsGeneral RecordingOthers Limited WarrantyMeet Philips at the Internet USA, IncBox 672768 Marietta, Georgia
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