Philips SBCVL1200 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

Remote Control Extender

Carrier frequency:433.92 MHz

Type of modulation:AM

Transmission power: <10mW

Range of IR reception: Up to 7 metres max.

Carrier frequency range 32kHz – 40 kHz

Remote control extender cord: Yes, 2 IR eyes

Remote control extender antenna: Antennas at rear of both units

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Carrier frequency: Number of channels: Type of modulation: Transmission power: Antennas:

2.4 GHz

4 (may be less, depending on local regulations)

FM <10mW Built-in

* depends on remote control’s signal strength and battery condition

Specifications

General

Dimensions:204 (W) x 168 (D) x 65 (H) mm

Power supply:220 - 240V AC / 50Hz via power adapters

Operating consumption: 3 W (both transmitter and receiver unit)

Transmitter unit connections: SCART 1 input / output: Stereo Audio / CVBS Video. Supports ‘Easylink’

SCART 2 input / output: Stereo Audio / CVBS Video. Supports ‘Easylink’

Receiver unit connections: SCART output: Stereo Audio / CVBS Video

Video standards supported: PAL / NTSC / SECAM

Operating range:Up to 100m in open air; up to 30m in house

Number of input devices: 2

Audio / Video transmission

DVD player gives no pictures on either TV 1 or TV2

• Select CVBS video output format for your DVD player. (Check the DVD player’s user manual)

S-VHS video gives black & white pictures only on either TV1 or TV2

• Select CVBS video output format for your S-VHS VCR. (Check the VCR’s user manual)

‘Easylink’ feature doesn’t work

• Check that both your TV and VCR support this feature. (Check the TV and VCR’s user manuals)

• Use Easylink compatible or fully wired SCART cables.

VCR, DVD, SAT is not selected on the TV if switched on

• Select the corresponding EXT or AV channel on TV1.

Buzzing sound

when using the remote control

• Move the Receiver unit around, centimetre by centimetre, until the buzzing sound disappears.

• Move the Transmitter unit around, centimetre by centimetre, until the buzzing sound disappears.

• In some cases you will not be able to solve this problem.

Problem

Troubleshooting

First, check all cables to ensure that they are connected correctly.

Problem	Solution
No picture on TV2	•	Ensure that both units are switched on (figure A-5 and B-11 are green).
	•	Select the EXT. or AV channel on TV2.
	•	Activate the video source you would like to watch (set-top box: power on; VCR/DVD:
		playback).
	•	Select the correct video source on the Transmitter unit using the input selection
		buttons (figure B-14).
	•	Select the same channel on both the Receiver and Transmitter units (figure A-2, B-8).
Bad quality picture	•	Move the Receiver unit around, centimetre by centimetre until you get good picture
or sound on TV2		and sound quality.
	•	Move the Transmitter unit around until you get good picture and sound.
	•	Put the SCART output mode switch (figure B-1, B-9) of an unused SCART output
		connector in the	position.
	•	Put the SCART output mode switch (figure B-1, B-9) of a used SCART output
		connector in the	position.
	•	Change both units to another channel (figure A-2, B-8). Select the same channel on
		both the Receiver and Transmitter units.
No sound or picture on	•	Make sure the input selector switch (figure B-14) is in the correct position (pressed
TV2		in).
No picture on TV2	•	Ensure that the correct SCART connector of the VCR is being used. (Ext. 1 or Ext. 2.
(VCR is used as a video		Check VCR’s user manual).
source)
Initially good picture,	•	Disable the auto standby mode of the VCR. (Check VCR’s user manual).
disappears after several
minutes.
(VCR is used to view a
cable Programme)
Wrong picture on TV2	•	Select the EXT. or AV channel on TV2.
	•	Select another video source on the Transmitter unit using the input selection buttons
		(figure B-14).
	•	Activate the video source you would like to watch (set-top box: power on; VCR/DVD:
		playback).
	•	Swap the SCART connectors on the transmitter unit; they might be mixed up (figure
		B-3, B-5).
	•	You may be picking up a signal from another Wireless TV Link. Switch to another
		channel on both Receiver unit and Transmitter unit (figure A-2, B-8) to receive your
		own signal. Ensure that the same channel is selected on both units!
No control of Video	•	Align the Transmitter unit with the video source(s) you want to control (see figure C).
sources from TV2	•	Install the remote control extender cord.

•Ensure that you are using the remote control of the device you want to control.

•Make sure the Transmitter and Receiver units are placed more then 5 metres apart.

•Reposition the remote control extender cord eye on the video source, or place it 5-10 cm in front of the video source.

•Aim the remote control directly at the Receiver unit and ensure that there are no obstacles in between. (figure A-7 must be flashing)

•Ensure that there is no other wireless device (e.g. headphones) interfering with the remote control.

•The maximum operating distance between the remote control and the Receiver unit is 7 metres*; be sure you are within this range.

Wrong picture on TV1	•	Select	the correct EXT. or AV channel on TV1 (see TV instruction manual).
	•	Select	a regular programme number.

Solution

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