References
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DVD Playback
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (Apg. 10 – 13)
There is a short in the speaker cord. Reconnect the speaker cord.
The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR)
and/or DIGITALIN (DBS) correctly.
Connect the cord correctly. (Apg.14)
An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. (Apg. 20)
Muting is on. Press MUTING to cancel muting. (Apg. 20)
The decode mode is not set correctly. Select the proper decode mode. (Apg. 22)
Sound from one front
speaker only.
The speaker cord is not connected correctly. Connect the speaker cord correctly. (Apg.10)
Left-right balance is not set properly. Adjust the balance properly. (Apg. 49, 54)
No sound from the
center and/or surround
speakers.
The speaker setting is incorrect. Set the speaker setting properly. (Apg.50, 54)
Bass sound is heard
reinforced when
listening in stereo.
Appropriate bass level for stereo sound is not selected. Set “AUDIO POS” properly. (Apg.54)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No picture is displayed
on the TV screen.
The video cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cord correctly. (Apg.8)
TV input selection is incorrect. Select the correct input on the TV.
The disc is not playable. Use a playable disc. (Apg.3)
No picture is displayed
on the TV screen, the
picture is blurred, or the
picture is divided into
two parts.
The scan mode is set to “PROGRESSIVE” though the
center unit is connected to the TV which does not
support the progressive video input such as a
conventional TV.
Change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. (Apg.22)
A disc cannot be played. The center unit’s and disc’s Region Code numbers are
incompatible.
Replace the disc. (Apg.3)
Parental Lock is in use. Enter password to change the Parental Lock level.
(Apg. 51)
A disc cannot be played
and “0:00” is displayed
on the display window.
The disc is loaded with its label and data sides inverted. Load the disc correctly. (Apg.23)
The unplayable disc is loaded. Replace the disc. (Apg.3)
Video and audio are
distorted.
The disc is scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc. (Apg. 2)
A VCR is connected between the center unit and the
TV.
Connect the center unit and TV directly. (Apg.8)
With some discs, a picture may be blurred when setting
“PICTURE SOURCE” to “FILM” or “AUTO”.
Set “PICTURE SOURCE” to “VIDEO (NORMAL)” or
“VIDEO (ACTIVE)”. (Apg.49)
The picture does not fit
the TV screen.
The monitor type is not set correctly. Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (Apg. 49)
The TV is not set correctly. Set the TV properly.
No subtitle appears on
the TV screen though
you have selected a
certain language as your
initial subtitle language.
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Some DVDs are programmed to always display no
subtitle initially. If this happens, press SUBTITLE on
the remote control after starting play. (Apg.39)
Audio language is
different from the one
you have selected as
your initial audio
language.
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Some DVDs are programmed to always use the original
language initially. If this happens, press AUDIO on the
remote control after starting play. (Apg.39)
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