Philips DVP3340V User manual - Page 31

Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. No picture Distorted or no sound. The playback picture is poor. The unit does not start playback. Cause The power cord is disconnected. The TV is not set to receive unit signal output. The video cable is not connected securely. Wrong cable connection. The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive unit signal output. The audio cables are not connected securely. The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off. The AUDIO options are set to the wrong position. The disc is dirty. The TV channels are not tuned in properly. 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. 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 the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit player appears on the TV screen. Check the connection. Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the unit. Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely. Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable. Set the AUDIO options to the correct position. Clean the disc. Check tuning, carry out tuning again. Clean video heads. Use v/V (TRK +/-) 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 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. Operation 31