RCA BD1900 manual Troubleshooting, DVD Problems

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Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing product operation problems, please review the troubleshooting section before you call for service. Refer to the Limited Warranty for information on how to obtain repair service.

DVD Problems

Player won’t work

Reset the TV/DVD by unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in.

Disc won’t play

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray. This TV/DVD only plays DVD video discs and audio CDs.

Make sure the disc is not dirty.

Both the TV/DVD and the disc are coded by region. If the regional codes don’t match, the disc can’t be played. This TV/DVD is Region No. 1.

The unit cannot play certain discs, check types on page 18.

Play starts, but then stops immediately

Try cleaning the disc.

Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out (it may take 2 to 3 hours).

No sound or distorted sound

Make sure your TV/DVD is connected properly. Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks.

Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play.

If you connected an audio or audio/video receiver to your TV/DVD, make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver.

Can’t advance through a movie

You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.

The picture is distorted

Did you connect your VCR to your TV/DVD? Disconnect it. See chapter 1 for the correct setup and connection.

The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.

Picture is distorted during forward and reverse scan

It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning.

No picture

Not in the DVD mode.

No disc is inserted.

No on-screen display

Display is turned off in the menu. Change setting in the Picture menu.

No subtitle

Some discs have no subtitles,

Subtitles are cleared. Press SUBTITLE button on the remote control.

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Chapter 5

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Contents TV/DVD Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationProduct Information Front Audio/Video Inputs Key Features OverviewIntroduction Multi-Language Capability for TV and DVDProgrammable Sleep Timer Table of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System and Features Using the DVD’s Menu SystemOther Information Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectComponents Choose Your ConnectionCables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/DVD Connection Title Cables Needed Go toTV/DVD Only Connect the TV/DVD to your cable or antennaVCR 1A 1C 1B TV/DVD + VCRTV/DVD Dolby Digital and DTSTV/DVD + Dolby Digital or Amplifier/Receiver Plug in the TV/DVD How to Use the Remote Control to Move Through the MenusInitial Setup Put Batteries in the RemoteSet the TV/CATV Signal Set the TV’s Menu LanguageComplete Auto Channel Search Setting Up Other Features Add or Delete ChannelsSet DVD’s Menu Language Buttons on the Remote Control Pause Playing DVDs/Audio CDs Regional Coding Using Different MenusPlaying DVDs/Audio CDs Loading and Playing DiscsUsing a Disc Menu TipPlayback Features Selecting a TitleTurning Subtitles On and Off Using the Repeat Feature Play Mode ButtonSelecting a Chapter or Track How to Cancel Repeat Program/Random Playback for Audio CDsTo use Program Playback To use Random Playback Using BookmarksUsing a Bookmark Storing a BookmarkUsing the Zoom Feature Changing the Camera AngleClearing a Bookmark Freeze Frame and Frame Advance Basic Playback Features Using the Remote or Front PanelFast Motion Playback Slow Motion PlaybackThis page intentionally left blank Using the TV’s Menu System and Features Accessing Menus Using the TV’s Menu System and FeaturesHow to Use Your TV’s Menu System Picture Quality MenuAudio Menu Setup MenuChip SET Feature Channel MenuHow V-Chip Works Age-Based TV RatingsTV-14 Set the V-Chip Password Set the V-Chip TV Rating and Movie RatingTurn On V-Chip Using the Sleep Feature Change V-Chip PasswordSet the TV’s Menu Language Using the Audio Features Using Closed CaptioningListening to the Audio This page intentionally left blank Using the DVD’s Menu System Setting the Subtitle Language Using the DVD’s Menu SystemSetting the Disc Menu Language DVD’s Menu SystemSetting the Language for Audio Setting the TvScreen Option Using the On-Screen Info Display Setting the Display OptionSetting the Parental Control Changing the Parental Control Rating Enter/Return Please enter Digit password Temporary Disabling of Rating Level by DVD DiscCode List Language CodeThis page intentionally left blank Other Information Other Information Front of Your TV/DVDFront Panel Jacks On next VH81 3-ft VH82 6-ft VH89 6-ft Gold-Tipped cable VH83 6-ftTo Order USE Your Credit CardFormation of Condensation Care and CleaningHandling Cautions Handling DiscsRCA TV/DVD Limited Warranty Cleaning DiscsLimitation of Warranty Troubleshooting DVD ProblemsTV Problems Blank screen Remote Control Doesn’t Work Symbols IndexIndex Thomson