Appendix
Troubleshooting
The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player.
Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service.
Power
Problem |
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The Player power cannot be turned | • | Make sure that the AC adapter cord is connected to the DC IN terminal on the |
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| rear of the player, the AC cord is connected to the AC adapter and the AC cord is |
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| plugged into an AC outlet. (Page 25) |
| • | Reset the player. (Page 55) |
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The Player power is turned off. | • | Is “Auto Power Off” set to “Yes”? When “Auto Power Off” is set to “Yes”, the |
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| power will be automatically turned off after 10 continuous minutes of inactivity (no |
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| playback). (Page 43) |
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Basic Operation
Problem |
| Possible causes and solutions |
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The remote control does not work. | • | Use the remote control within its operating range. (Page 24) |
| • | Replace the batteries. (Page 24) |
| • | Reset the remote control. |
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| − Press and hold 1 (the number button) first and then Bon the remote control |
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| together for more than 5 seconds. |
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Cannot operate the Player. | • | Are you operating the Player within the specified operating temperature range? |
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| (Page 57) |
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Playback
Problem |
| Possible causes and solutions |
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The Player cannot play a disc. | • | Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 14) |
| • | Make sure that the disc is loaded properly |
| • | Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Player. (Page 10) |
| • | Allow any condensation in or near the Player to dry. (Page 14) |
| • | Check that the disc is recorded in the compatible TV system (PAL or NTSC). |
| • | The Player cannot play back video which was not recorded normally. (Page 10) |
| • | Proper playback may be impossible due to the state of the disc recording, a |
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| scratched, warped or dirty disc, the state of the |
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| between this Player and the disc being used. (Pages 10, 14) |
| • | When the recorded time of a disc is unusually short, playback may not be possible. |
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| back. (Page 10) |
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The disc is automatically ejected | • | Make sure that the disc is loaded properly |
after loading a disc. | • | Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 14) |
| • | Make sure that the disc is playable. (Page 10) |
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Video stops. | • | Has the Player been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it in an unstable |
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| location? The Player will stop if it senses shock or vibration. |
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The Player makes a snapping sound | • | The player may sometimes make a snapping sound when starting playback if it has |
when starting playback or loading |
| not been operated in a while. These sounds are not malfunctions of the player but |
a disc. |
| are normal operating conditions. |
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