Philips PET716 user manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If it appears that the DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist.

 

 

It may be that something has been overlooked.

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Remedy

Disc can’t be played

– Ensure the disc label is upwards.

 

– Clean the disc.

 

– Check if the disc is defective by trying anoth-

 

er disc.

The player does not

– Aim the remote control directly at the

respond to the remote

sensor on the front of the player. Avoid all

control

obstacles that may interfere with the signal

Symptom

No power

Distorted picture

Completely distorted picture / no colour in the TV screen

No sound

Remedy

Check if both plugs of the mains cord are properly connected.

Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance.

Check if the built-in battery is drained.

Check if car adaptor is connected appropriate- ly.

Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with a soft cloth, wiping from centre to edge.

Sometimes a small amount of picture distor- tion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

The PAL setting may be in the wrong status. Match your TV’s setting with the player’s setting.

Check audio connections. If using a HiFi amplifier, try another sound source.

 

path. Inspect or replace the batteries.

Distorted or B/W

– Use only discs formatted according to the

picture with DVD

TV-set used (PAL).

Player does not respond

– Operations are not permitted by the disc.

to all operating commands – Refer to the instructions in the disc inlay.

during playback

 

Player feels warm

– When the player is in use for a long

 

period of time, the surface will be heated.

 

This is normal.

Display goes dimmer when – The unit is saving power to ensure longer

AC is unplugged

playtime with battery. It is normal.

 

Adjust the brightness using the rotary bright-

 

ness control.

This set complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.

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Contents Manuel d’utilisation Manual de usuario Benutzerhandbuch Page English Français Español Deutsch Main unit controls see figure Left of player see figureCongratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Front of player See figureRemote controls see figure Functional OverviewIntroduction General Information Hearing Safety Handling discsOn handling the LCD screen Environmental informationPreparations General Explanation Basic FunctionsPlaying a DVD disc Playing an audio or video CD discPlaying DivX disc Playing a Jpeg discsGeneral Featuress General FeaturesMoving to another title / track / chapter SearchVolume Control Repeat a BSpecial DVD Features Disc menuPlaying a title Changing the languageGeneral Setup Setup OperationsPreference Troubleshooting Technical Data PAL