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.
Problem
No power.
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Solution
� Press STANDBY-ON button 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 set 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 4 in order to play on this DVD recorder. � There is no recording on the disc or wrong disc type. Readchapter �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 jacks. 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 jack to an analog jack (red/white) on the connecting devices. � Check that the DivX file is encoded in �Home Theatre� mode with DivX 5.x encoder. � Check that the DivX movie downloaded is a complete file. � The recordings were made on another DVD recorder and hence cannot be edited. � 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 the viewing channel� for details. � Check the video connection between the DVD recorder and the TV.
Remote control does not work.
Disc does not play.
No sound.
Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi amplifier.
