Philips FWD185 user manual Troubleshooting, Problem 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 service center.

Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

–

Check if the AC power cord is properly

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

“UNREADABLE DISC” is displayed.

–

Check if the disc is inserted upside down.

 

 

– Wait until the moisture condensed at the lens

 

 

 

has cleared.

 

 

– Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.

 

 

– Use a readable disc or correctly recorded format

 

 

 

MP3-CD.

 

 

 

 

 

No picture.

–

Select the appropriate video input mode on the

 

 

 

TV set.

 

 

– Check if the TV set is switched on.

 

 

– Check the video connection.

 

 

– Check if the system is securely connected.

 

 

 

 

 

Distorted or poor picture.

–

Sometimes a slight picture distortion may appear.

 

 

 

This is not a malfunction.

 

 

–

Clean the disc.

 

 

– Connect the system to the S-video input of your

 

 

 

TV set.

 

 

 

 

 

The aspect ratio of the screen

–

The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.

 

cannot be changed even though

–

The aspect ratio may not be changed for some

 

you have set the TV shape.

 

TV systems.

 

 

 

 

 

The DVD player does not

–

Insert a readable disc.The DVD+R/CD-R must

 

 

 

be finalised.

 

start playback.

–

Check the disc type, color system and region

 

 

 

code.

 

 

–

Clean the disc.

 

 

– Place the disc with the playback side down.

 

 

– Press SETUP key to turn off the setup menu.

 

 

– Cancel the parental control rating function or

 

 

 

change the rating level.

 

 

– Moisture has condensed inside the system.

 

 

 

Remove the disc and leave the system turned on

 

 

 

for about an hour.

 

 

 

 

 

The system does not respond

–

Disconnect the power plug from the jack, and

 

when the buttons are pressed.

 

insert again.

 

 

 

 

 

The language for the sound or

–

Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded

 

subtitle cannot be changed when

 

on the DVD.

 

playing a DVD.

–

Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is

 

 

 

prohibited on the DVD.

 

 

 

 

 

No image is output when a

–

Make sure the component is connected correctly.

 

function is selected.

–

Press the correct function button for the input

 

 

 

source.

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Contents FWD185 English Source Ater SYSTEMS, INC. ALL Rights Reserved Contents Mic Mic Volume Echo level Key 38-39Supplied accessories General Information/MaintenanceFeatures Discs for playbackCare and safety information Placing speakers and subwoofer Connecting speakers and subwooferConnections Type plate is located on the rear of the systemConnecting TV set Using Video In jack CvbsUsing S-Video In jack On the DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Connecting FM/MW antennasConnecting the power Cord Connections Controls on the system Functional OverviewBasic function Controls on the remote control Preparations Inserting batteries into the remote controlSetting the TV set Multi Select an item and press OK on the remote controlTo remove the menu Press Setup Playing discs Using the menuDisc Operations For MP3Selecting various mode functions Basic playback controlsProgramming favorite tracks To cancel Shuffle modePlaying in slow motion mode For DVD Repeating a section within a chapter/ trackSpecial DVD/VCD features For SVCD,VCD or CD Checking the contents of DVDPlaying from a selected point Viewing from another angleMP3/JPEG Picture disc MP3/Picture/Divx Disc OperationsPlaying MP3/Picture disc Kodak, Jpeg Kodak Picture discPress Menu on the remote control again Helpful Hints Playing a Divx discDVD Menu Operations Using the menu user preference settingsPress Setup again To remove the menuLetter Box Setting the TV shapePan Scan Wide ScreenChanging the password Setting the screen saverNight mode turning on/off Off Use the numeric keys 0-9 to enter your six- digit codeDefault Menu languageTuner Operations Tuning to radio stationsPresetting radio stations Press Program Prog and 00 00.00 will display Selecting a preset radio stationDeleting a preset radio station General information on recording Tape Operation/RecordingTape playback Press DISC, USB, Tuner or AUX to select the source Preparation for recordingDisc synchro recording To stop recordingSound control Volume control Timer OperationsSetting the sleep timer USB playback Using a USB deviceUSB Operations Compatible USB deviceDimming the display Micphone SetupOther Functions VocalKaraoke Listening to external sourcesSpecifications Troubleshooting Problem SolutionPoor quality Reversed Remote control does notSound cannot be heard or is Poor radio receptionGlossary Meet Philips at the Internet

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