Maintenance
Clean the cabinet
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Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or
abrasives.
Clean discs
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When a disc becomes dirty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the
centre out.
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Do not use solvents
such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for analogue records.
Clean the disc lens
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After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good
play quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD lens cleaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
11 Troubleshooting
Warning
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Never remove the casing of this apparatus.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the
system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this apparatus,
check the following points before requesting service. If
the problem remains unsolved, go to the Philips web
site (www.philips.com/welcome). When you contact
Philips, ensure that the apparatus is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power
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Ensure that the AC power plug of the unit is
connected properly.
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Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.
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As a power-saving feature, the unit switches
off automatically 15 minutes after track play
reaches the end and no control is operated.
No sound or poor sound
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Adjust the volume.
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Disconnect the headphones.
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Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
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Check if the stripped speaker wires are
clamped.
Left and right sound outputs reversed
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Check the speaker connections and location.
No response from the apparatus
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Disconnect and reconnect the AC power plug,
then turn on the system again.
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As a power-saving feature, the system
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control is
operated.
Remote control does not work
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Before you press any function button, fi rst
select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.
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Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the unit.
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Insert the battery with its polarities (+/– signs)
aligned as indicated.
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Replace the battery.
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Aim the remote control directly at the sensor
on the front of the unit.
No disc detected
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Insert a disc.
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Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
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Wait until the moisture condensation at the
lens has cleared.
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Replace or clean the disc.
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Use a fi nalized CD or correct format disc.
No picture
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Check the video connection.
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Turn on the TV to the correct Video-In
channel.
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Progressive scan is activated but the TV does
not support progressive scan.
Black and white or distorted picture
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The disc does not match the TV color system
standard (PAL/NTSC).
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Sometimes a slight picture distortion may
appear. This is not a malfunction.
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Clean the disc.
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A distorted picture may appear during
progressive scan setup.
The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV display
format.
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The aspect ratio if fi xed on the loaded DVD
disc.
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The aspect ratio may not be changed for some
TV systems.