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.
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Problem
No power.
Solution
� Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD player to turn on the system. � Make sure the AC outlet has power. � Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD player (not towards TV). � Remove any obstacles between DVD player and the remote control. � Batteries are weak, replace the batteries. � Check the polarities of the batteries are as indicated on the remote control (± signs). � Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for the DVD player. You may go to Channel 1 on your TV, then press the channel down button on your TV�s remote control until you see the TV program. � Check the video connection between the DVD player and the TV. � The disc does not match with the TV color system standard (PAL/NTSC). � The disc is dirty, clean the disc. � Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction. � To deactivate progressive scan function manually; 1) Turn off your TV progressive scan mode (or set to interlaced mode) 2) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the DVD player disc tray. 3) Press the alphanumeric keypad �1� for few seconds. � Check the audio connections, the red and white jacks are connected correctly. � Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you connected to the DVD player. � Insert the disc with the label facing up. � Wrong region code. � Wrong disc type. Read chapter �Playback from Disc Playable discs� for details. � Make sure the disc is not scratched or warped. Clean the disc or replace a new one. � Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc. � The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc. � Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio.
Remote control does not work.
No picture.
The picture is distorted or black & white during playback.
No sound.
Disc does not play.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed.
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