Philips DVP3345VB DVD VCR Combo User Manual


 
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Helpful Hints (cont’d) 59
You cannot change the audio or subtitle language of a DVD.
The DVD does not contain audio or subtitles in the desired language.Not all DVDs contain audio or subtitles in
multiple languages.See if other languages are available by referring to the disc case or DVD Disc Menu.Details are on
pages 39-40.
An X appears in the top right corner of the TV screen when you try a DVD feature.
The operation is not available at the current time or the feature is not available on the disc.Some features are only
available during playback.Others can be accessed only if playback is stopped. Try stopping or playing the disc,then try
the feature again.
The DVD/VCR switches from DVD mode to VCR mode after 30 minutes of no activity.
When AUTO POWER OFF is set to ON,the DVD/VCR switches itself from DVD mode to VCR mode if disc
playback stops for more than 30 minutes and you press no buttons on the remote or the DVD/VCR.Details are on
pages 55-56.This prevents possible damage to your TV’s picture tube that can occur if a still image is left on too long.
A screen saver appears on the TV screen during DVD mode.
The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD/VCR in stop mode for about five minutes to protect the TV
screen from burn-in.
You want to use the DVD player during a VCR Timer Recording or while “ ” appears on the
display panel.
Pressy to turn on the DVD/VCR.Press DVD to choose DVD mode,then continue with other DVD
features as described in this manual.
A maximum of 999 MP3/Windows Media
TM
Audio/JPEG files can be recognized.
Power Failure
Clock and language setting will be lost after 30 seconds of power failure.See pages 19-20 to set up the clock and
language again.
The VCR will not record a TV program.
This DVD/VCR does not have a tuner to receive TV broadcasting.
You must connect this DVD/VCR to an external tuner to record TV programs.
Check the connections between the DVD/VCR and the external tuner.Details are on page 9.
Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode.Press VCR or SOURCE so VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
Make sure the video cassette has a record tab.Details are on page 21.
The VCR will not perform a Timer Recording.
Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly.Details are on pages 24-25.
Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab.Details are on page 21. If,after programming a Timer
Recording,you press TIMER SET without putting a tape in the DVD/VCR,“ ” will blink on the display panel.
If the record tab on a tape is missing,the DVD/VCR will eject the tape.“ ” will blink.
Press TIMER SET to put the DVD/VCR in standby mode for the Timer Recording.
Make sure the VCR clock is set.Details are on page 19.
The VCR may not perform or continue a Timer Recording if the power fails.
Finish programming a Timer Recording at least 5 minutes before it is set to begin.
12 p.m.is noon;12 a.m.is midnight.
There is no picture or the picture is noisy or has streaks during video cassette playback.
Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode.Press VCR or SOURCE so VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
Select the correct Video In channel at the TV.Details are on page 8.
Adjust the tracking.Details are on page 31.
TVs placed too close to the DVD/VCR can cause interference during tape playback.Move the DVD/VCR away from the TV
.
TV programs cannot be watched normally.
Check the connections between the DVD/VCR and the external tuner.Details are on page 9.
You cannot insert a video cassette.
Insert the tape,window side up,with the record tab facing you.
Make sure that there is no tape on the VCR by pressing STOP/EJECT CA on the front of the DVD/VCR.
Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR.Never force the tape into the VCR.
If a Timer Recording is set,you cannot insert a tape without a record tab.
You cannot remove the tape.
Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
If a Timer Recording has been set,press TIMER SET on the remote control or STOP/EJECT CA on the front panel to
cancel the timer standby mode temporarily.“ ” will disappear from the display panel.Then,press STOP/EJECT CA
on the front of the DVD/VCR to eject the tape.Insert another tape and press TIMER SET to reset the Timer
Recording.
Unplug the DVD/VCR power cord for 5 minutes. Then,plug in the power cord again and press y on the
DVD/VCR.Press STOP/EJECT C A on the DVD/VCR 3 to 5 times.If the tape still does not eject,you
may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape.