Philips MCD288E/12 Troubleshooting, English, Problem, The DVD player does not start playback

Troubleshooting

English

Problem

The DVD player does not start playback.

The DVD player does not respond when buttons are pressed.

The language for the sound or subtitle cannot be changed when playing a DVD.

No image is output when a function is selected.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality

Poor radio reception.

Solution

✔Insert a readable disc.

✔Check the disc type, color system and region code.

✔Clean the disc.

✔Place the disc with the playback side down.

✔Press SYSTEM MENU 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.

✔Disconnect the power plug from the jack, and insert again.

✔Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD.

✔Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.

✔Make sure the component is connected correctly.

✔Press the correct function button for the input source.

✔Adjust the volume.

✔Disconnect the headphones.

✔Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

✔Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

✔If the system is in pause, slow motion or fast forward/reverse mode, press 2; to resume the normal play mode.

✔Make sure the MP3-CD was recorded within 32- 256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.

✔Ensure that the DTS disc also supports Dolby Digital output.

✔If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception.

✔Increase the distance between the System and your TV set or VCR.

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