44Helpful Hints
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The DVD Player has no power.
•Make sure the power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
•Press
The remote control will not operate the DVD Player.
•Aim the remote control directly at the DVD Player's remote sensor. Details are on page 78.
•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the DVD Player.
•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page seven.
•Use the remote control within 23 feet of the DVD Player.
No picture
•Make sure the video cable is connected correctly. You may connect either the yellow video cable (supplied), an optional
•Make sure the TV is set to the correct Video channel (AUX IN, A/V IN, Auxiliary In, EXT or External In, Component Video In,
owner's manual for details. Or, go to the lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD logo or DVD playback on the TV screen.
•Insert a Disc that is playable on this DVD Player. Details are on page six.
Disc cannot play.
•Insert a playable Disc. Details are on page six,
•Place the Disc correctly in the recesses in the Disc tray. If the Disc is
•Clean the Disc. Details are on page 43.
•Check the Parental controls and adjust if necessary. Details are on pages
No sound
•Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or audio equipment. Details are on pages
•Check the Audio Settings of the DVD Player. Details are on page37.
•Turn on the power of the audio equipment and make sure it is set to the correct channel or "source", usually Auxiliary IN. Refer to the owner's manual of the audio equipment for details.
•Check the Audio Settings of the Disc. For example, you may have selected "soundtrack" playback on a DVD. Only the music of the movie will play, not the characters' dialog; music might not be recorded throughout the entire DVD. Details are on page 37.
Distorted picture
•Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. Details are on page eight.
•There are some cases where the picture may be distorted slightly and briefly; this is not a malfunction of the DVD Player,
You cannot change the camera angle.
•The DVD might not contain segments recorded from different camera angles. See if multiple angles are available by referring to the DVD case or menu for more information. Details are on page 32.
You cannot change the audio or subtitle language.
•The DVD does not contain audio or subtitles in the desired language. Not all DVDs contain audio or subtitles in multiple languages. See if other languages are available. Details are on pages
An "X" appears on the TV screen, prohibiting an operation.
•You cannot access the current feature at the current time or the feature is not available on the Disc. For example, some menus or features can be accessed or changed only when Disc play is stopped, while some are available only during playback. Check the instructions for accessing the feature before trying again. Details are on page five.
The DVD Player turns off after 35 minutes.
•If AUTO POWEROFF is activated, the Player turns off if play stops for more than 35 minutes and you press no buttons on the remote or the Player. When you receive the Player, the factory has set AUTO POWEROFF to ON. Details are on pages
A large DVD logo appears on the TV screen.
•The DVD logo will appear on the TV screen when you stop Disc play. The logo will appear on the screen for 35 minutes, then the Player will turn off as described above. To prevent damage to your TV's picture tube, avoid leav- ing the DVD logo on the TV screen. Turn off the DVD Player when it is not in use. A prolonged still image, includ- ing TV station identification Iogos or video games, may damage your TV picture tube.
