Philips Magnavox MDV560VR/17 - Manual (Page 35)

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Troubleshooting 35
Symptom
No power.
The power is on, but the
DVD+VCR does not
work.
No picture.
No sound.
The playback picture is
poor.
The DVD+VCR does not
start playback.
The remote control does
not work properly.
Cause
" " The power cord is disconnected.
" " No disc is inserted.
" " No tape is inserted.
" " The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR
signal output.
" " TV/VCR mode for DVD+VCR is set to
TV.
" " The video cable is not connected securely.
" " The connected TV power is turned off.
" " The equipment connected with the audio
cable is not set to receive DVD+VCR sig-
nal output.
" " The audio cables are not connected
securely.
" " The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.
" " The Digital Audio Output is set to the
wrong position.
" " The disc is dirty.
" " Tape heads are dirty.
" " Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.
" " No disc is inserted.
" " No tape is inserted.
" " An unplayable disc is inserted.
" " The disc is placed upside down.
" " The disc is not placed within the guide.
" " The disc is dirty.
" " The Rating level is set.
" " The remote control does not work.
" " The remote control is too far from the
DVD+VCR.
" " There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the DVD+VCR.
" " The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
" " This remote control use the same
buttons for VCR and DVD functions
(ex. PLAY).
Correction
" " Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
" " Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc
or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
" " Select correct video input mode on the TV
so the picture from the DVD+VCR
appears on the TV screen.
" " Press the TV/VCR button on the remote
control repeatedly to choose VCR mode.
TV indicator disappears in the display win-
dow.
" " Properly connect the video cable.
" " Turn on the TV.
" " Select the correct input mode of the audio
receiver so you can listen to the sound
from the DVD+VCR.
" " Properly connect the audio cable.
" " Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.
" " Set the Digital Audio Output to the
correct position, then turn on the
DVD+VCR again by pressing POWER.
" " Clean the disc.
" " Clean video heads.
" " Use 3/4 for manual tracking adjustment
while tape is playing.
" " Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc
or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
" " Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type,
color system, and Regional code.)
" " Place the disc with the playback side down.
" " Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
" " Clean the disc.
" " Cancel the Rating function or change the
rating level.
" " Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the DVD+VCR.
" " Operate the remote control within 23 ft
(7 m).
" " Remove the items that could block signal.
" " Replace the batteries with new ones.
" " When using a VCR, first press the VCR
button. When using a DVD, first press the
DVD button.
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.