Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem

No power.

Remote control does not work.

No picture.

The picture is distorted or black & white during playback.

No sound.

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed.

Not able to select some items in the setup/ system menu.

Solution

–Press 8 on the front of the DVD player to turn on the system.

–Make sure the AC mains socket has power.

–Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD player (not towards TV).

–Remove any obstacles between DVD player and the remote control.

–Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.

–Check the polarities of the batteries are as indicated on the remote control (± signs).

–Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel for the DVD player.

–Check the video connection between the DVD player and the TV.

–The disc does not match with the TV color system standard (PAL/NTSC).

–The disc is dirty, clean the disc.

–Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

–Make sure that progressive output has not been selected when the connected television is not progressive compatible. If the connected television is not progressive compatible, connect

to television with VIDEO OUT jack ( page 11) and set {Video} in DVD Menu Option to {Interlace} ( page 25).

–Check the audio connections, the red and white jacks are connected correctly.

–Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you connected to the DVD player.

( page 27)

–The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.

–Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio.

–Press STOP g twice before selecting the setup/ system menu.

–Depending on the disc availability, some menu items cannot be selected.

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DVD-S58, DVD-S38 specifications

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