Before Requesting Service

If it appears that the DVD Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. Something may have been overlooked. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the system yourself; this will invalidate the warranty.

Look for the specific symptom(s).Then perform only the actions listed to remedy the specific symptom(s).

Symptom

Remedy

 

 

 

No power

Make sure the power cord is properly connected.

 

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

 

 

 

No picture

Check if the TV is switched on.

 

– Check the video connection.

 

 

 

Distorted picture

Check the disc for fingerprints and clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping

 

 

from the centre to the edge in a straight line.

 

– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.This is not a

 

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

Completely distorted picture

If the picture is distorted completely or if the picture rolls vertically,

or no colour with player menu

 

make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD player matches the video

 

 

signal of your television.

 

If your TV video signal is NTSC, select the NTSC setting at the DVD player.

 

– If your video signal is PAL, select the PAL setting. - See NTSC/PAL SETTINGS.

 

– Check video output option in Personal Preferences is matching with actual

 

 

connection.

 

 

 

Distorted or black/white picture

The disc format does not match your TV’s video signal (PAL/NTSC).

with DVD or Video CD

If your video signal is PAL, see NTSC/PAL Conversion.

 

 

 

No sound

Check audio connections.

 

– If you are using a HiFi amplifier, try another sound source.

 

 

 

Distorted sound from HiFi

Check to make sure that no audio connections are made to the amplifier’s

amplifier

 

phono input.

 

 

 

No audio at digital output

Check the digital connections.

 

– Check the settings menu to make sure the digital output is set to ALL or

 

 

PCM.

 

– Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your

 

 

receiver capabilities.

 

 

 

Disc can’t be played

Ensure the disc label is facing up.

 

Clean the disc.

 

– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

 

Check to see if the disc is defective, badly scratched or warped (not flat).

No return to start-up screen when disc is removed

Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on again.

Check to see if the programme requires another disc to be loaded.

The player does not respond to the remote control

Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.

Remove any obstacles between the player and the remote control.

Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control.

Buttons do not work

– In order to completely reset the player, unplug the AC cord from the AC

 

outlet. (Please ensure that the set is not in Initial Setup mode.)

Player does not respond to some operating commands during playback

Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc.

DVD Video player cannot read CDs/DVDs

Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before sending the DVD Video player for repair.

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Philips DVD952/051 owner manual Before Requesting Service