TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Check the following before requesting service:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

 

 

GENERAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

 

 

AC cord unplugged.

 

 

Plug in the AC cord to an AC outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power on, but unit not functioning

 

 

Condensation has formed.

 

 

Unplug the unit and wait about one to

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

two hours to allow the player to dry.

 

 

 

 

 

Wrong type of CD inserted.

 

 

This unit cannot play discs, other than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD, VCD, MP3 or standard CDs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit needs to be reset.

 

 

Press the STANDBY button, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unplug the power cord. Wait one minute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and then plug the unit back in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty or inserted incorrectly.

 

 

Clean disc and insert label side-up.

 

 

 

 

 

Some features and functions are not

 

 

This is normal, try another function.

 

 

 

 

 

available on all discs.

 

 

 

 

 

No picture.

 

 

The equipment is not connected properly.

 

 

Connect the equipment according to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the instructions in this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

The INPUT of the TV is not set to receive

 

 

Select the appropriate video input

 

 

 

 

 

the DVD signal output.

 

 

mode, usually VIDEO or AV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The video cables are not securely connected.

 

 

Connect the video cables securely.

 

 

 

 

 

Progressive Scan switch is set to ON.

 

 

Set switch to OFF, see bottom of next page.

 

 

 

 

 

The connected TV power is off.

 

 

Turn the TV on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

 

 

The equipment is not connected properly.

 

 

Connect the equipment according to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the instructions in this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The equipment connected with the audio

 

 

Select the appropriate audio input

 

 

 

 

 

cable is not set to receive the DVD signal

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

input.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The audio cables are not securely

 

 

Connect the audio cables securely.

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The connected receiver’s power is off.

 

 

Turn the audio receiver on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback picture rolls.

 

 

Unit needs to be reset to NTSC.

 

 

Turn unit off and then back on to auto set it.

 

 

The playback picture is poor.

 

 

The disc is dirty.

 

 

Clean the disc.

 

 

The Search feature is not working.

 

 

Some discs have sections that do not

 

 

This is normal on some discs.

 

 

 

 

 

allow searching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture is not fitting properly.

 

 

Wrong menu option is selected in the

 

 

Select the correct TV type (4:3PS,4:3LB,

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MENU.

 

 

16:9) which matches the TV you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control is not working.

 

 

The batteries are weak or dead.

 

 

Install fresh batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries are not installed properly.

 

 

Install batteries according to the diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

The remote is not aimed at the sensor.

 

 

Aim the remote at the sensor.

 

 

 

 

 

Distance is too far or there is too much

 

 

Operate within 20ft, or reduce the light

 

 

 

 

 

light in the room.

 

 

in the room.

 

 

 

 

 

There is an obstacle in the path of the

 

 

Move obstacle.

 

 

 

 

 

beam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MVD2042 specifications

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