
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Check the following before requesting service:
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 | POSSIBLE SOLUTION | 
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 | No power. | 
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 | AC cord unplugged. | 
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 | Plug in the AC cord to an AC outlet. | 
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 | Power on, but unit not functioning | 
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 | Condensation has formed. | 
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 | Unplug the unit and wait about one to | 
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 | two hours to allow the player to dry. | 
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 | Wrong type of CD inserted. | 
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 | This unit cannot play discs, other than | 
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 | DVD, VCD or standard CDs. | 
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 | Unit needs to be reset. | 
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 | Press the POWER button OFF, and | 
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 | then back ON, or press the POWER | 
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 | button to OFF (STANDBY), then unplug | 
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 | the power cord. Wait one minute and | 
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 | then plug the unit back in. | 
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 | The disc is dirty or inserted incorrectly. | 
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 | Clean disc and insert label  | 
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 | Some features and functions are not | 
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 | This is normal, try another function. | 
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 | available on all discs. | 
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 | No picture. | 
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 | The equipment is not connected properly. | 
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 | Connect the equipment according to | 
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 | the instructions in this manual. | 
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 | The INPUT of the TV is not set to receive | 
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 | Select the appropriate video input | 
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 | the DVD signal output. | 
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 | mode, usually VIDEO or AV. | 
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 | The video cables are not securely | 
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 | Connect the video cables securely. | 
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 | connected. | 
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 | The connected TV power is off. | 
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 | Turn the TV on. | 
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 | No sound. | 
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 | The equipment is not connected properly. | 
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 | The equipment connected with the audio | 
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 | Select the appropriate audio input | 
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 | cable is not set to receive the DVD signal | 
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 | input. | 
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 | The audio cables are not securely | 
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 | Connect the audio cables securely. | 
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 | connected. | 
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 | The connected receiver’s power is off. | 
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 | Turn the audio receiver on. | 
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 | Playback picture rolls. | 
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 | Unit needs to be reset to NTSC. | 
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 | Turn unit off and then back on to auto set it. | 
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 | The playback picture is poor. | 
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 | The disc is dirty. | 
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 | Clean the disc. | 
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 | The Search feature is not working. | 
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 | Some discs have sections that do not | 
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 | This is normal on some discs. | 
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 | allow searching. | 
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 | The picture is not fitting properly. | 
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 | Wrong menu option is selected in the | 
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 | Select the correct TV type (PS, LB, WIDE) | 
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 | SETUP MENU. | 
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 | which matches the TV you are using. | 
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 | The remote control is not working. | 
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 | The batteries are weak or dead. | 
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 | Install fresh batteries. | 
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 | The batteries are not installed properly. | 
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 | Install batteries according to the diagram. | 
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 | The remote is not aimed at the sensor. | 
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 | Aim the remote at the sensor. | 
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 | Distance is too far or there is too much | 
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 | Operate within 20ft, or reduce the light | 
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 | light in the room. | 
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 | in the room. | 
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 | There is an obstacle in the path of the | 
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 | Move obstacle. | 
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 | beam. | 
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 | The PREFERENCES menu cannot | 
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 | There is a CD in the disc tray. | 
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 | Remove the disc from the disc tray, as | 
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 | there cannot be any disc inserted when | 
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 | SETUP MENU. | 
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 | setting the preferences. | 
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