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.

English

Problem

No power.

No picture.

Distorted or poor picture.

Completely distorted picture or black/ white picture.

Solution

Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.

Press ECO POWER/STANDBY-ON B on the top of the DVD micro system or B on the remote to turn on the power.

Check if the TV is switched on.

Check the video connection.

Press SOURCE on the top of the DVD player repeatedly to select ÒDVDÓ or press DISC on the remote.

Set your TV to the correct Video In channel.This channel is usually near channel 00. Or, you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See your TV ownerÕs manual for details. Or, change channels at the TV until you see DVD screen on the TV.

If the progressive scan feature is activated but the connected TV does not support progressive signals or the cables are not connected accordingly, see ÒGetting started-Setting up Progressive Scan featureÓ for proper progressive scan setup or deactivate the progressive scan feature as below:

1)Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on to interlaced mode.

2)Press SYSTEM on the remote to exit the system menu and then DISC to exit progressive scan.

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

Clean the disc.

TV has a colour system standard. If the discÕs or DVD systemÕs colour system is different than your TVÕs colour system, the picture may be distorted or colourless.

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Philips MCD718 owner manual Troubleshooting, English Problem, Solution, Check if the AC power cord is properly connected