Brand: PHILIPS
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for MCD139
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:18 p.m.
Warranty Information
No specific warranty period is mentioned in the provided pages.
INSTRUCTIONS ON CD PLAYABILITY
Troubleshooting Flowchart
The manual provides a step-by-step troubleshooting guide for CD playability issues. It starts with checking if the set remains closed and then proceeds to check playability. If playability is not okay, it suggests "fast" lens cleaning. If the issue persists, a CD is played for at least 10 minutes. Further steps include checking the "EYE-Pattern", laser current, and CD Drive offsets. If all these checks fail, the Signal Processor or CD Drive may need replacement. For flap loaders, liquid lens cleaning is recommended.
Standard Repair Procedure
This section details a standard repair procedure, including cleaning the lens, checking playability, and specific tests like "EYE-Pattern" and laser current measurement. It guides the technician on when to replace components like the CD Drive or Signal Processor.
Customer Information
Provides information for the customer, suggesting that if the problem persists after checks, it might be due to a scratched or dirty CD, and advises contacting the workshop.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| No power. | ✔ Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. ✔ Press STANDBY ON on the DVD System or on the remote to turn on the power. ✔ Check if the TV is switched on. ✔ Check the video connection. ✔ Press SOURCE on the DVD player repeatedly to select "DVD" or press DISC on the remote. ✔ Set your TV to the correct Video In channel. This channel is usually near channel 00. Or, you may have a button on the TV remote control that selects Auxiliary or A/V IN channel. See your TV owners manual for details. Or, change channels at the TV until you see DVD screen on the TV. ✔ If the progressive scan feature is activated but the connected TV does not support progressive signals or the cables are not connected accordingly, see page 17-18 for proper progressive scan setup or deactivate the progressive scan feature as below: 1) Turn off your TV progressive scan mode or turn on to interlaced mode. 2) Select "OFF" in PROGRESSIVE menu of system setup menu to turn off progressive, then press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu. ✔ Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction. |
| No picture. | ✔ Clean the disc. |
| Distorted or poor picture. | ✔ TV has a colour system standard. If the discs or DVD systems colour system is different than your TV's colour system, the picture may be distorted or colourless. |
| Completely distorted picture or black/white picture. | The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you have set the TV shape. ✔ The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc. ✔ Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio. |
| No sound or distorted sound. | ✔ Adjust the volume. ✔ Check that the speakers are connected correctly. ✔ Replace the speaker cables. ✔ Disconnect the headphones. ✔ The system is in pause, slow motion or fast forward/reverse mode, press II (or II on the remote) to resume normal play mode. |
| The micro DVD player does not start playback. | ✔ Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. ✔ Check the disc type, colour system and regional code. Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc. |
| The DVD micro system does not respond when the buttons are pressed. | ✔ Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the setup menu screen. ✔ Cancel the parental control rating function or change the rating level. ✔ Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour. ✔ Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again. |
| Cannot activate some features, such as Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. | ✔ Multi-language sound or subtitle is not recorded on the DVD. ✔ Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD. ✔ The features may not be available on the disc. |
| Radio reception is poor. | ✔ If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. ✔ Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi System and your TV or VCR. |