RCA RC5220P manual Troubleshooting, Player Performance Problem?

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Assistance Section

How to Resolve Product Performance Problems

If you are experiencing product operation problems, please review the troubleshooting section before you call for service. Please refer to the Limited Warranty (p. 82) for information on how to obtain repair service.

Player Performance Problem?

1.Review troubleshooting (pp. 78-80)

2.For other problems, refer to the Limited Warranty for service information.

Troubleshooting

	Common Problems	Solutions

	Player won’t work	Reset the DVD Player by unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in.

	No Power	Plug in the DVD Player. Make sure both ends of the AC power cord are securely
		plugged into the player and into an AC outlet.

	Power turns itself off	The power is automatically turned off after the player has been stopped for
		approximately 30 minutes (auto power-off feature). Turn power back on.

	Disc won’t play	• Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
		• Check the type of disc you put into the player. This player only plays DVD
		discs and audio CDs.

	Play starts, but then	• The disc is dirty. Clean it.
	stops immediately	• Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out.

	No picture	• Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (see p. 13).
		• Turn on the TV.
		• Make sure your player is connected properly.

	No sound or distorted sound	• Make sure your player is connected properly. Make sure all cables are
		securely inserted into the appropriate jacks.
		• You may need to readjust the setting in the Audio Equipment menu (it is in
		the Sound menu within the Setup menu). Set it to PCM unless you have
		connected a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver (or decoder) to your DVD Player.
		See page 53.
		• Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (see p. 13).
		• Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play.
		• If you connected an audio receiver to your DVD Player, make sure you
		choose the correct input setting on the receiver.

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Contents Page Product Registration Table of Contents Playing Video CDs Please Read This Section First Section OverviewSetup and Connections Unpack the Box Install Batteries in the RemoteImportant Battery Information Setup and Connections Types of Discs the Player Can Play Protect Components from Power SurgesDo not Use CD-R Discs Setup and Connections Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player listed alphabeticallyDVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks RF Output Adapter Required DVD Player + TV + VCR To Watch the VCRDon’t Connect VCR directly to Your DVD Player Dolby Digital and DTS Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio OUT JackTo Connect the DVD Player Remove the Plastic CoversSetup and Connections Setup and Connections Set the Menu Language How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu SystemOther Language Options Video Input Channel Variations Setup and Connections Tour of the Remote Control Component ButtonsOther Remote Control Buttons listed alphabetically Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Helpful Hints about the Remote Pick the Right ModePoint the Remote in the Right Direction New Way of Looking At Things Regional CodingPlaying Digital Video Discs Loading and Playing a Disc Accessing the Disc MenuResume Feature To Load and Play a DiscPlaying Digital Video Discs Using a Disc Menu Default SettingsPlaying Digital Video Discs Disc Playback Features Fast Motion Playback Picture ScanFreeze Frame and Frame Advance Chapter Advance Slow Motion Playback in Freeze Frame ModePlaying Digital Video Discs Slow Motion BackwardUsing the On-Screen Info Display Selecting a TitleUsing the Menu Icon Selecting a ChapterSelecting Different Play Modes Using the Repeat Feature To Use RepeatHow to Cancel Repeat AB Repeat Deserves Some Extra InstructionChanging the Subtitle Language Changing the Audio Language Using Bookmarks Changing the Camera AngleStoring a Bookmark Recalling a Bookmarked Scene Clearing a BookmarkUsing Features Menu System Putting You In ControlTwo types of menus path and static Using the Features in the Menu System Additional Menu InformationUsing the Features in the Menu System Play Menu Options How to Create a Program How to Delete or Edit a ProgramUsing the Features in the Menu System Disc Guide To Lock your DVD Player Disc Tray is LockedTo Unlock the Player How to Change Your Password Setting the Rating Limit How to Set DVD LimitsCountry Some countries use different rating systems Rated Titles What if a movie’s rating exceeds the player’s rating limit?Using the Setup Menu Language Prefs preferencesUnrated Titles How to Set Other as an Audio Language Option Changing the Audio Language PreferenceHow to Set Other as a Subtitle Language Option Changing the Subtitle Language PreferenceAutoPlay Changing the Menu LanguageDisplay TV ImageFront Display Sound Sound LogicAudio Equipment System Test Important DTS InformationUsing the Features in the Menu System Glossary Language Codes Language CodePlaying CDs Just Like Your CD PlayerPlaying Audio CDs Loading and Playing an Audio CD To Load and Play an Audio CDPlaying Audio CDs Audio CD Playback Features Using the Info DisplaySelecting a Specific Track Selecting a Play ModePlaying Audio CDs Scanning Tracks on a CDSwitching between Standard and Random Play Program Playback Deleting and Editing a Program Cancel Repeat Repeat PlayArrow buttons Info button Using IntroScan Using the ClockUsing Bookmarks Play Menu Items Recalling a BookmarkDub Assist Page Playing Video CDs What’s a Video CD?Playing Video CDs Loading and Playing a Video CD To Load and Play a Video CDIf the Video CD Has Playback Control Playing Video CDsVideo CD Information Display For More Information About Playback ControlSkipping Tracks Playing Video CDs Video CD Playback FeaturesAccessing the Disc Menu Selecting a Specific TrackRepeat Play Changing the Audio Channel Output Assistance Troubleshooting Player Performance Problem?Assistance Section Assistance Section Troubleshooting Assistance Section Handling Cautions Maintenance of CabinetCleaning Discs Formation of CondensationLimited Warranty RCA Digital Video Disc DVD Player Assistance Section What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAssistance Section Reference Reference Front Panel Controls Reference Front Panel Display Reference Programming the Remote Testing the remoteUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the remoteUsing Direct Entry ReferenceThis Is Important Remote Control Code List TV CodesAccessory Order Form for Your DVD Player Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA United States and Canada OrdersSymbols IndexAudio OUT R L Digital Audio OUT RF Adapter Video Video OUT Index 100%