Troubleshooting
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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,
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem (General) Solution
No power. Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the recorder to
switch on the system.
Make sure the AC outlet has power.
Remote control does not Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of
work.the DVD recorder (not towards TV).
Remove any obstacles between the recorder and the remote
control. Aim the remote control towards the set at different
angles and/or distances.
Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.
Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select an input
source.
No picture. Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel.
Switch the TV channel until you see the DVD screen. Read
chapter Step 3 - Installation and Setup Finding the correct
viewing channel for details.
Check the video connection between the recorder and the TV.
No sound. Check the audio connections, the red and white sockets. Read
chapters Step 1 : Basic Reorder Connections - Connecting the
audio cables for details.
Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you
connected to the recorder. Read chapter DVD System Menu
Options - PLAYBACK settings Digital Audio Output for
details.
No TV signal received from Have your antenna or cable TV signal checked.
the recorder. Install the TV channel. Read chapter Step 3: Installation and
Setup - Setting your TV channel programmes for details.
A TV channel installed during Check the video connection between the DVD recorder and
the DVD recorders the TV.
You can further
automatic TV channel search
chapter on DVD System Menu Options CHANNEL SETUP
is fuzzy or distorted.Settings
Press CH +/ to search for the same TV channel which may
have a clearer picture.
Unable to eject tray Exit from any on-screen menu until you see the Philips
wallpaper
Press STOP to stop any playback or recording, then press
EJECT on the set.
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