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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
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.
No power.
Remote control does not work.
Disc does not play.
No sound.
Distorted sound coming from a
connected hi-fi amplifier.
No picture.
Press STANDBY-ON on the front of the DVD recorder
to switch on the system.
Make sure the AC outlet has power.
Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the
front of the DVD recorder (not towards TV).
Remove any obstacles between DVD recorder and the
remote control. Aim the remote control towards the
recorder from different angles and/or distances.
Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.
Press REC SOURCE on the remote control to select an
input source.
Insert the disc with the label facing up.
Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL
regions or Region 2 in order to play on this DVD
recorder.
There is no recording on the disc or wrong disc type.
Read chapter “Playback - 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.
Check the audio connections, the red and white sockets.
Read chapters “Getting Started - Connecting the audio
cables” for details.
Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment
you connected to the DVD recorder. Read chapter
“Accessing System Menu - Digital Audio Output” for
details.
Do not connect any cables from the DVD recorder to
the ‘Phono’ input of your amplifier.
Do not connect the DVD recorder’s Coaxial DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT socket to an analogue socket (red/white)
on the connecting devices.
Switch on your TV and set to the correct Video In
channel. Change the TV channel until you see the DVD
screen. Read chapter “Getting Started - Finding your
viewing channel” for details.
Check the video connection between the DVD
recorder and the TV.
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