E n g l i s h

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 Philips for help.

Problem

Solution

No power

Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.

 

Press the STANDBY ON B on the front of the

 

 

DVD Player to turn on the power.

No picture

Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In

 

 

channel selection. Change the TV channel until you

 

 

see the DVD screen.

 

– Check if the TV is switched on.

Distorted picture

Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may

 

 

appear, depending on the disc being played.This is

 

 

not a malfunction.

Completely distorted picture or

Connect DVD Player directly to the TV.

black/white picture with DVD

Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD

 

 

Player.

 

– Ensure that the DVD Player’s TV System is set to

 

 

match that of the Disc and your TV.

No sound or distorted sound

Adjust the volume.

 

Check the audio cables and make sure both are

 

 

connected secured to the TV or Stereo Audio In jacks.

Picture freezes momentarily

Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and

during playback

 

clean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge.

No audio at digital output

Check the digital connections.

 

Check if your receiver can decode MPEG-2 or DTS.

 

 

Make sure digital output is set to PCM Only.

 

Check if the audio format of the selected audio

 

 

language matches your receiver capabilities.

Disc can’t play

A DVD+R/DVD+RW/CD-R must be finalized.

 

Ensure the disc label is facing up.

 

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

 

If you have recorded a Picture CD or MP3 CD

 

 

yourself, ensure that your disc contains at least 10

 

 

pictures or 5 MP3 tracks.

 

Check the Disc’s Region Code.

No return to start-up screen when

Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on

disc is removed

 

again.

 

 

 

Visit us at www.p4c.philips.com for service support

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