RCA RC5400P user manual Chapter, Troubleshooting

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Chapter 6

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.

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.

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 video discs, Video CDs and audio CDs.

If the disc is a DTS music CD, it requires a DTS decoder.

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

Play starts, but then stops immediately

The disc is dirty. Clean it.

Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out.

No picture

Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (see chapter 1).

Turn on the TV.

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

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 Digital Output setting from the Sound menu (see chapter 5).

Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (see chapter 1).

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

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Contents Portable DVD Player Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Class Laser Product This page intentionally left blank Time Search IntroductionOn-Screen Information Display Ratings LimitsTable of Contents Playing Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Chapter Other Information Connections & Setup Protect Components from Overheating Protect Against Power SurgesThings to Consider Before You Connect Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio InterferenceTypes of Discs Your DVD Player will Play Cables Needed Choose Your ConnectionComponents Go toCables Needed to Connect Your DVD Player Connect the Power Cord to the DVD Player Connect Headphones to the DVDConnect to a TV Connect to a TV and Amplifier Install the Battery in the Remote Important Battery InformationPoint the Remote in the Right Direction Using the Battery Unit Charging the BatteryUsing the Battery DVD Buttons Buttons Listed in Alphabetical OrderChapter Chapter Adjusting the Color and Brightness of the Screen Playing DVDs Using Different Menus Regional CodingLoading and Playing Discs Adjusting the Color and Brightness To Load and Play a DiscUsing a Disc Menu DVD Playback Features Fast Motion Playback Picture ScanFreeze Frame and Frame Advance Skipping Chapters Play ModeSlow Motion Playback RandomSelecting a Title Number Selecting a Chapter NumberProgram Index Feature Using Time Search to Enter an Elapsed TimeSubtitles Changing the Audio LanguageChanging the Camera Angle Using the Repeat Feature To Repeat a Chapter or TitleRepeat This page intentionally left blank Playing Audio CDs and MP3 discs Loading and Playing an Audio CD To Load and Play an Audio CDSkipping Tracks Using the Repeat Feature To Repeat a Track or DiscPlaying MP3 discs RepeatSelecting Tracks Skipping TracksProgram Playing VCDs What is a Video CD? Video CD Disc MenuIf the Video CD Has Playback Control Bypassing Playback ControlResuming Playback Control Using the Time Search Feature AB RepeatTrack Total Intro Disc Index Track Index Exit Select This page intentionally left blank Using the DVD Menu System Chapter OverviewSetup Menu Image Standard AngleMenu Language Selecting Digital Output Type Subtitles Sound Menu CompressionRange Mono/Stereo Speakers Password Setup Creating a PasswordChanging the Password Mode Preferences Menu Selecting the Audio PreferenceSelecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Disc Menu Language Setting the Rating Limit DefaultsLanguage Code List Language CodeThis page intentionally left blank Other Information Troubleshooting ChapterPicture is distorted during forward and reverse scan Picture is too tall and thin Handling Cautions Care and MaintenanceMaintenance of Case Formation of CondensationCleaning Discs RCA Digital Video Disc DVD Limited Warranty To receive a replacement unit before you return yoursChapter If you purchased your product outside the United States Symbols IndexReverse button This page intentionally left blank Page Thomson multimedia Inc