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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY)

The region number of the disc does not match the region number of this
unit.
The picture is not
clear.
No picture.
Make sure that you select DVD mode.
The system is in pause mode. Press the PLAY button to return to normal
PLAY mode.
Fast-forward or fast-reverse is performed. Press the PLAY button to
return to normal play mode.
Make sure the AUDIO / VIDEO output and AV IN input connections are correct.
The DTS DVD disc cannot be decoded to have speaker output.
The unit is too hot. Shut off the unit for 30 minutes to cool it down.
The remote does not
function.
Check that the AC power cord is connected.
The unit is not turned on.
No power.
DVD
No sound or only a
very low-level sound
is heard.
The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened
with alcohol.
Clean the disc.
The disc does not
play.
Severe hum or noise
is heard.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit.
Use the remote near the unit.
Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.
Replace the batteries in the remote with new ones.
Clean the disc.
The disc is scratched.
There is no disc inside ("No Disc" appears on the screen).
Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down.
Clean the disc.
A non-valid disc has been inserted. The unit and disc region number are
incompatible.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in
temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
Check the location of the antenna and adjust it if necessary.
Make sure the antenna cable is firmly connected.
Make sure all input cables are firmly connected.
TV
Bad Picture (snow,
multiple images,
distortion, blurry)
Check the VIDEO MENU within the TV SETUP MENU.
Check to make sure the program you are watching is broadcast in color and
not black & white.
Black and white
picture.
Make sure the unit is plugged in and turned on.
Make sure that TV mode is selected.
Try a new channel to check for possible station trouble.
Make sure the antenna is connected properly.
Increase the volume.
Make sure the antenna or audio video source device is working properly.
Make sure all cables are firmly connected.
Check for local interference.
No picture or sound.
Make sure there are no unshielded electrical devices nearby that are
causing interference.
Turn the unit off for 30 minutes, then try it again.
Colored patches of
picture.
No sound is output
from the HDMI out Check the connection between this unit and the HDMI out jack of other
equipment.
See if the TV supports this 480p/576p/720p/1080i DVD system.
Check your TV system setup correctly.
Make sure your TV supports HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection).
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