TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the DVD player does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Operating Instruction, check the player, consulting the following checklist.

Problem

Solution

No power

–Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.

 

–Unplug the outlet once, and wait for 5-10seconds and then plug it in

 

again

No sound or picture

–Check if the TV is switched on.

 

–Check the video connection

 

–Check the VIDEO/AUDIO cable connections to the TV

 

(See Connecting to a TV)

 

–Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly accord-

 

ing to your TV. See page 23.

Distorted picture

–Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.

 

This is not a malfunction.

 

–Connect the player directly to the TV.

Completely distorted picture or

–Connect DVD player directly to the TV.

black/white picture with DVD

–Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD player.

No sound or distorted sound

–Adjust the volume.

 

–Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

No audio at digital output

–Check the digital connections.

 

–Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches

 

your receiver capabilities.

No DTS audio output

–Use a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack when outputting the DTS audio.

Picture freezes momentarily

–Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and

during playback

clean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge.

 

–Clean the disc

Disc can’t be played

–Clean the disc

 

–Ensure the disc label is facing up.

 

–Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

 

–Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.

 

–Insert a correct disc that plays on this player.

No return to start-up screen when

–Reset the player by switching the player off, then on again.

disc is removed

 

The player does not respond to

–Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.

the remote control

–Reduce the distance to the player.

 

–Replace the batteries in the remote control.

 

–Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.

Buttons do not work or player stops

–To completely reset the player, unplug the AC

responding

cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.

Player does not respond to some

–Operations may not be permitted by the disc.

operating commands during playback

Refer to the instructions of the disc.

DVD player cannot read

–Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to

CDs/DVDs

clean the lens before sending the DVD player for repair.

Angle does not switch

–The angle cannot be switched for DVDs which do not contain

 

multiple angles. In some cases multiple angles are only recorded

 

for specific scenes.

Playback does not start when the title is selected

–Check the “RATINGS” setting.

The password for rating level has been forgotten

–Enter the default password “4737”, then your forgotten password

 

will be cleared

NOTES:

•Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this Operating Instruction for details on correct operations.

•Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during program playback.

•Some functions are prohibited on some discs.

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