E n g l i s h

Troubleshooting

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.

Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

No power

– Check if the AC power cord is properly

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

No picture

–

Check if the TV is switched on.

 

 

– Check the video connection.

 

 

 

 

Distorted picture

– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion

 

 

 

may appear .This is not a malfunction.

 

Completely distorted picture or

– Make sure the NTSC/PAL setting at the DVD

 

black/white picture with DVD

 

player matches the video signal of your television.

 

or Video CD

 

(See NTSC/PAL Conversion/Settings)

 

 

 

 

 

No sound or distorted sound

–

Adjust the volume.

 

 

– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

No sound and picture

– Check that the SCART cable is connected to the

 

 

 

correct device (See Connecting to a TV)

 

Picture freezes momentarily

– Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and

 

during playback

 

clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge.

 

Disc can’t be played

– Ensure the disc label is facing up.

 

 

– Check if the disc is defective by trying another

 

 

 

disc.

 

 

 

 

No return to start-up screen when

– Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on

 

disc is removed

 

again.

 

 

 

 

The player does not respond to

– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on

 

the remote control

 

the front of the player.

 

 

– Reduce the distance to the player.

 

 

– Replace the batteries in the remote control.

 

 

– Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–

 

 

 

signs) as indicated.

 

Buttons do not work or player stops

– To completely reset the player, unplug the AC

 

responding

 

cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.

 

 

 

 

Player does not respond to some

– Operations may not be permitted by the disc.

 

operating commands during playback.

 

Refer to the instructions of the disc.

 

 

 

 

DVD Video player cannot read

– Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to

 

CDs/DVDs

 

clean the lens before sending the DVD player for

 

 

 

repair.

If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.

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DVD743, DVD743HC/021 specifications

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