Troubleshooting Guide - Philips HDR1000/01 User Manual

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, consult the follow-
ing checklist.
No power
Make sure the mains cord is connected to the
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wall socket.
Make sure the power is turned on.
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TV programs cannot be seen.
Re-check the ANT.IN and ANT. OUT connections.
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Set your TV to the correct TV program.
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No operation by infrared Remote Control.
Check the batteries in the remote control.
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Aim the remote control directly at the remote sen-
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sor of the HDR1000. See page 10 point 15.
Press HDD button on the remote control to oper-
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ate in the HDD mode, then try again.
Press DVD button on the remote control to oper-
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ate in the DVD mode, then try again.
Remove the obstacles from the signal path.
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Use the remote control within 7m of the
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HDR1000.
HDR1000 does not operate at all even if you
press any buttons.
Press the RESET button on the rear panel of
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HDR1000 with the tip of a pen etc. The hard disc
setting of HDR1000 will reset. Then, press STAND-
BY button to turn on the HDR1000.
[ mode]
Power Failure
If the power fails for more than five minutes, pro-
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grammed timer recording data will be restored
when the clock is reset. (The clock will reset itself
automatically if you are using AUTO CLOCK. If
you are not using AUTO CLOCK, reset the clock
manually. Details are on pages 16-17.)
Power failures that last for more than five minutes
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can cause you to lose your clock setting if you set
the clock manually. If this happens, set the clock
again.
Timer recording is not possible.
Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
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Make sure the clock is set correctly.
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Recording mode cannot be engaged.
You cannot copy a copyrighted program. You are
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experiencing copy guard protection.
It is not possible to record from DVD on HDD if
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the DVD disc is copy protected. In this case, a
warning message will appear.
No picture or poor picture on HDD playback.
Set your TV to the video program.
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Fine tune your TV.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

[ mode]
Disc cannot be played
Make sure a playable disc is inserted.
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Make sure the disc is placed correctly, with the
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label side up.
Clean the disc.
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Cancel the parental lock or change the control
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level.
No sound
Make sure the audio cables are connected firmly.
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Make sure the power of the audio component is
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turned on.
Correct the audio output settings.
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Correct the input settings on the audio compo-
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nent.
N o DTS audio at analog output
Use a DVD DIGITAL OUT connectors when out-
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putting the DTS audio.
Distorted picture
Connect the HDR1000 directly to the TV via
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scart, Y/C, or RF cable.
There are some cases where pictures may be
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slightly distorted, which are not a sign of a mal-
function.
Audio or subtitle language does not match the
setup.
The selected language is not available for audio
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or subtitles on the DVD. (No malfunction.)
The camera angle cannot be changed.
The DVD does not contain sequences recorded
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from different camera angles. (No malfunction.)
Audio or subtitle language cannot be changed.
The DVD does not contain audio source or subti-
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tles in the selected language. (No malfunction.)
"X" (Prohibited icon) appears on the screen,
prohibiting an operation.
That operation is prohibited by the player or disc.
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(No malfunction.)
NOTES
Some functions are not available in specific modes,
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but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in
this Owner's Manual for details on correct opera-
tions.
Playback from a desired track and random playback
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are not available during program playback.
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