Philips MX3950D Stereo System User Manual


 
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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, please call 1-800-531-0039
for help.
Troubleshooting
No power.
No picture.
Distorted or poor picture.
Completely distorted picture or black/white
picture.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
display.
No sound or distorted sound.
The DVD system does not work.
Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
Press the STANDBY ON on the front of the DVD
system to turn on the power.
Refer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In channel
selection. Change the TV channel until you see the
DVD screen. (see page 19)
Press DISC on the remote.
Switch the P-SCAN at the back panel to “OFF”
position if you are not using a Progressive Scan TV.
Check the video connection. If both S-Video and
Component (Pr Pb Y) Video connections are used to
connect to your TV, the video signal will go to S-Video
automatically every time when you power up the DVD
system. To change the setting, refer to ‘Video Output’.
(see page 29)
Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may
appear. This is not a malfunction.
Clean the disc. (see page 10)
TVs have a color system standard. If the disc’s or DVD
system’s color system is different than your TV’s color
system, the picture may be distorted or colorless. Set
to the correct ‘TV System’ setting. (see page 19)
The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change
the aspect ratio.
Adjust the volume.
Replace the speaker cables.
Check the speaker connections and settings.
(see pages 11, 21)
Disconnect the headphones.
Press PLAY to resume normal play mode if necessary.
Press the correct source button on the remote (TV/AV
or AUX, for example) to choose the equipment that
you want to hear through the DVD system.
(see pages 12, 13, 15)
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for
a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to
operate again as usual.
Problem
Solution
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