Before requesting service

If it appears that the DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something has been overlooked. Under no circumstances attempt to repair the system yourself; this will invalidate the warranty.

Look for the specific symptom(s). Then perform only the actions listed to remedy the specific symptom(s).

SymptomRemedy

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No power

Make sure the AC cord is properly connected.

 

Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another

 

appliance.

 

 

No picture

Check if the TV is switched on.

 

Check the video connection.

 

 

Distorted picture

Check the 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

If the picture is distorted completely or if the picture rolls vertically,

or no color with player menu.

make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD player matches the video

 

signal of your television.

 

If your TV video signal is NTSC, select the NTSC setting at the DVD player.

 

If your video signal is PAL, select the PAL setting - see NTSC/PAL

 

SETTINGS.

 

 

Distorted or Black/White picture with DVD

The disc format does not match your TV’s video signal (PAL/NTSC).

or Video CD.

 

 

 

No sound

Check audio connections.

 

If you are using a amplifier, try another sound source.

 

 

Distorted sound from amplifier.

Check to make sure that no audio connections are made to the amplifier

 

phono input.

 

 

No audio at digital output.

Check the digital connections.

 

Check the settings menu to make sure the digital output is set to ALL

 

or PCM.

 

Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches

 

your receiver capabilities.

Disc can’t be played.

Ensure the disc label is facing up. Clean the disc.

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

Check to see if the disc is defective, badly scratched or warped (not flat)

No return to start-up screen when

Reset by switching the player off, then on again.

disc is removed.

Check to see if the program requires another disc to be loaded.

 

 

The player does not respond to

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

the remote control.

Remove any obstacles between the player and the remote control.

 

Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control.

 

 

Buttons do not work.

In order to completely reset the player, unplug the AC cord from the AC

 

outlet for a few seconds.

 

 

Player does not respond to all operating

Operations are not permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of

commands during playback.

the disc.

 

 

DVD-Video player cannot read CDs/DVDs

Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before taking

correctly.

the DVD-Video player to be repaired.

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