Philips FWD185 Troubleshooting, Problem, Solution, No power, No picture, The DVD player does not

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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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