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,
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
Problem Solution
No power. Press STANDBY-ON button on the front of the DVD
player to turn on the system.
Make sure the AC outlet has power.
Remote control does not work. 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).
No picture. 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 TVs remote
control until you see the TV program.
Check the video connection between the DVD player and
the TV.
The picture is distorted or black & The disc does not match with the TV color system standard
white during playback.(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.
No sound. 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.
Disc does not play. 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 of the screen cannot The aspect ratio is
be changed. Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the
aspect ratio.
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