Roubleshooting – Philips Magnavox CT270MW8 A User Manual

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ROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Remedy

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Remote control does not work

• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
• Check the batteries of the remote control.
• Check if there is an obstacle between the sensor and the remote control.
• Test the signal output. If OK, then possible remote sensor trouble. (Refer to “IR Signal Check”

on page 49.)

• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.
• Reduce the distance to the unit.
• Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.

Problems with Closed Caption Feature

Misspelled captions are dis-
played.

• Closed captioning production companies may broadcast programs without correcting

the misspelling in a live broadcast.

Captions are not entirely dis-
played, or captions are delayed
behind the dialogue.

• Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue are common for live

broadcasts. Most captioning production companies can display a dialogue to a maximum of
220 words per minute. If a dialogue exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to insure that
the captions remain up-to-date with the current TV screen dialogue.

Captions are displayed as a
white box.
No caption is displayed in the
Closed Caption-supported
program.

• Interference from buildings or weather conditions may cause captioning to be incom-

plete.

• Broadcasting station may shorten the program to insert advertisement. The closed cap-

tion decoder cannot read the information of the shortened program.

Black box is displayed in the TV
screen.

• “Text” mode is selected for caption. Select “CAPTION1”, “CAPTION2” or “OFF”.

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Poor or no picture in playback

• Adjust tracking control.
• Try video head cleaning.
• The cassette tape may be old or worn. Replace with new one.

Cannot go into recording mode

• Make sure the cassette tape has an erase-prevention tab. If necessary, cover the hole

with plastic tape.

Timer recording does not work
or results in failure

• Make sure the begin/end time is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off to activate timer recording.
• Check if the unit’s clock is set to current time and date.
• The program may contain copy protection signals that restrict copying.
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting has priority.
• Check if the cassette tape reached the end during recording.
• Check if the power failure during recording.

Picture or color fades in and out
when copying a cassette tape

• You cannot copy a copyrighted cassette tape. You are experiencing copy guard protec-

tion.

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Completely distorted picture or
black/white picture with DVD

• Make sure the disc is compatible with the unit.

Picture freezes momentarily dur-
ing playback.

• Check the disc for fi nger prints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from center

to edge.

Disc cannot be played back.

• Clean the disc.
• Ensure the disc is correctly inserted.
• Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
• Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.
• Insert a correct disc that can be played back on this unit.
• Handle a disc with special care so that it does not have fi ngerprints, scratches, or dusts

on its surface.

Buttons do not work or the unit
stops responding.

• To completely reset the unit, unplug the power cord from the power outlet for 5-10

seconds.

The unit does not respond to
some operating commands dur-
ing playback.

• Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc.

Angle does not switch.

• The angle cannot be switched for DVD which do not contain multiple angles. In some

cases multiple angles are only recorded for specifi c scenes.

Playback does not start
when the title is selected.

• Check the “PARENTAL” setting.

The password for rating level
has been forgotten.

• Enter the default password “4737”, then your forgotten password will be cleared.

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