GoVideo DP 5050 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM	REMEDY
No power.	• Insert AC adapter plug securely into power outlet.
	• Check if POWER button on right side of player is set to ON.
	• Check power at AC outlet by testing another appliance.
Player does not start playback	• Condensation has formed: Wait ~1-2 hours to allow player to dry out.
when PLAY/SEL. is	• Player cannot play discs other than DVDs, Audio CDs, MP3 CDs, and Photo CDs.
pressed.	• Check if disc is defective by trying another disc.
	• Check Region Code.
Player starts playback but	• Disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.
stops immediately.	• Ensure that disc is inserted label side up.
No picture.	• Ensure that equipment is connected properly.
	• Ensure that input setting for TV is set correctly.
	• Check if external equipment is on.
	• Select same channel and source on TV as on player.
	• Check if LCD is on.
No sound.	• Ensure that equipment is connected properly.
	• If using a stereo amplifier, try another audio source.
	• Check Volume adjustment.
	• No sound is heard during Pause mode.
Distorted sound.	• Ensure that input settings for your TV and stereo system are correct.
No audio from Digital Output.	• Check digital connections.
	• Check Audio Setup menu to make sure that “SPDIF/RAW” or “SPDIF/PCM” is
	selected.
	• Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver
	capabilities.
Distorted picture.	• Check disc for fingerprints and clean with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.
	• Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a
	malfunction.
Completely distorted picture or	• Disc format does not match TV format (PAL/NTSC).
no color in picture.
Picture distorted during forward	• Picture will be somewhat distorted at times. This is normal.
or reverse scan.
No forward or reverse scan	• Some discs may have sections which prohibit forward/reverse scan.
playback.
No 4:3 (16:9) picture.	• Choose the correct “TV Type” setting in the Setup menu.
Remote control does not	• Make sure battery is installed with correct polarities (+ and –).
function.	• Battery is dead: Replace with new one.
	• Point remote control at signal sensor.
	• Operate remote control within 20 feet of signal sensor.
	• Remove obstacles between remote control and signal sensor.
DVD player and remote control	• Power unit off and on. Alternatively, turn off unit, unplug power cable and plug it
keys not functioning.	back in. (Player may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or
	some other external factor.)
Playback does not start when	• Parental Control function may be set. Confirm the “Parental Ctrl” setup.
Title is selected.
Audio sound track and/or	• If the audio sound track and/or subtitle language are not available on the disc, the
subtitle language not selected.	language selected in the Setup menu will not be seen/heard.
No subtitles.	• Subtitles not available on all discs.	to display the
	• Subtitles are available but turned off. Press SUBTITLE
	subtitles.
Alternative audio sound track	• Only one language is available.
(or subtitle) languages cannot
be selected.
Angle cannot change.	• Depends on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded,
	these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.

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