Marantz VC5400/PMD970 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Correction

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Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

No power.

The power cord is disconnected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

The power is on, but

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or,

the DVD player does

 

audio CD indicator in the display

not work.

 

window is lit.)

 

 

 

No picture.

The TV is not set to receive DVD signal

Select the appropriate video input mode

 

output.

on the TV so the picture from the DVD

 

 

player appears on the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

The video cable is not connected

Connect the video cable securely.

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

The connected TV power is turned off.

Turn on the TV.

 

 

 

No sound.

The equipment connected with the

Select the correct input mode of the

 

audio cable is not set to receive DVD

audio receiver so you can listen to the

 

signal output.

sound from the DVD player.

 

 

 

 

The audio cables are not connected

Connect the audio cable securely.

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

The power of the equipment connected

Turn on the equipment connected with

 

with the audio cable is turned off.

the audio cable.

 

 

 

 

The Digital Audio Output is set to the

Set the Digital Audio Output to the

 

wrong position.

correct position, then turn on the DVD

 

 

player again by pressing POWER.

 

 

 

The playback picture is

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

poor.

 

 

 

 

 

The DVD player does

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD, or

not start playback.

 

audio CD indicator in the DVD display is

 

 

lit.)

 

An unplayable disc is inserted.

Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc

 

 

type, color system, and Regional code.)

 

 

 

 

The disc is placed upside down.

Place the disc with the playback side

 

 

down.

 

 

 

 

The disc is not placed within the guide.

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly

 

 

inside the guide.

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

The Rating level is set.

Cancel the Rating function or change

 

 

the rating level.

 

 

 

The remote control

The remote control is not pointed at the

Point the remote control at the remote

does not work properly.

remote sensor of the DVD player.

sensor of the DVD player.

 

The remote control is too far from the

Operate the remote control within 23 ft

 

DVD player.

(7 m).

 

There is an obstacle in the path of the

Remove the obstacle.

 

remote control and the DVD player.

 

 

The batteries in the remote control are

Replace the batteries with new ones.

 

exhausted.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model VC5400/PMD970 User Guide DVD Player Safety Precautions Table of Contents Disc-related terms Before UsePlayable Discs Types of video CDsPrecautions About SymbolsFront Panel and Display Window Remote control battery installation Remote ControlRemote Control Operation Range Video OUT Remote ControlRear Panel Video connection Connecting to a TVConnections Component Video Color Stream connectionOUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X to the cor Connections Connecting to Optional EquipmentDigital Multi-channel sound Amplifier ReceiverOn-Screen Display Before OperationGeneral Explanation On-screen display operationBefore Operation On-Screen Display Selection MethodLanguage Before Operation Initial SettingsInitial Settings General Operation PictureSound OthersCountry Code DVD Parental ControlRating DVD Changing the 4-digit codeSkipping discs Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD and Video CDExchanging discs during playback Exchanging the disc and starting playbackMoving to another CHAPTER/GROUP Operation with DVD and Video CD General FeaturesMoving to another Title DVD-V 1 /3 Pause DVD-ADVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/Off Time Search3D Surround DVD-V DVD Audio Discs Repeat Track/Group/OffSpecial DVD Features DVD-VDVD-A Viewing another Operation with DVD and Video CD DVD Audio Discs DVD-AMoving to another Group About WMAWindow Media Audio Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA DiscAbout MP3 SELECT/ENTEROperation with Audio and MP3/WMA Disc Still Picture Operation with Jpeg Disc Viewing a Jpeg disc Jpeg Moving to another File To flip the pictureRepeat Programmed Tracks Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA DiscProgrammed Playback with Video CD Erasing a Track from Program ListScreen Saver Video Mode Setting DVD-V VCD2.0 VCD1.1Additional Information Hdcd PlaybackTroubleshooting Symptom Cause CorrectionSpeaker Settings Language Code List Code LanguageCountry Code List Code CountryGeneral SpecificationsAccessory SystemMarantz Japan,Inc Is a registered trademarkJapan Europe