Philips DVDR3577H User Manual

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Troubleshooting
 
Problem 
(General) 
  Solution
No power.
The message ‘IS TV ON?’ 
appears on the display 
panel.
The buttons on the 
recorder do not work.
Remote control does not 
work.
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, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for 
repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult 
your dealer or Philips for help.
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–  Press the STANDBY-ON button on the front of the unit 
to turn on the power.
–  Make sure the mains cord is properly connected and the 
AC outlet has power.
–  This recorder will not operate until you complete the 
fi rst installation. See ‘Step 3: Installation and Set-up’ for 
details.
–  There is a technical problem. Disconnect the recorder 
from the power outlet for 30 seconds, then connect 
again. If the recorder still will not operate, then reset it 
to the default factory settings :
1) Disconnect the recorder from the power outlet.
2) Press and hold down STANDBY-ON button on the 
front of the recorder while reconnecting to the power 
outlet.
3) Release STANDBY-ON button when ‘STARTING’ 
appears on the display. 
4) Wait until the recorder’s demo start scrolling on the 
display, press STANDBY-ON again to turn on the 
recorder. All the information stored in the memory 
(programmes, time) will be cleared. The initial 
installation menu will be displayed on the TV.
–  Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the 
front of this recorder (not towards TV). 
–  Remove any obstacles between recorder and the remote 
control.
–  Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.