Manual
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. If you are unable to
solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
Problem Solution
No power. Checl< i the AC powel cord isproperly conf,ected
No picture. Select the appropbate video input mode on tbeTV
Checl< ifi the TV is switched or"
Checl< the video conf,ection
Distorted or poor picture. Sometimes a small amoun ofipictu_e disto_ tion may appezr This is not a r'l zfunctior,
Cean the disc
Conf,ect the system toTVs Svideo input
The aspect ratio of the screen The aspect _ato s fixed on the DVD disc
cannot be changed even though Dependk,g on theTV, t r'lay n_t allow you to d,a_,ge the aspecl ato
you have set theTY shape.
No sound or distorted sound. Adjust Lhevolume
Check hat Lhe speakers are connected coHeclly
Repl zcethe speal<_r cables
Check he spea]<e_seltings
The syslem _sin pause, slow moLion or [4st forward/revel se mode, p_ss PLAY to _sume
nolmll ply mode
No sound is heard from the Use he CENTER ÷/- or REAR J¢/ -- lo adjust the volume level
center or rear speakers. Checl< hit the centel ol r_lr sur]ound speakel s ire col,r/ected colrectly
Use suHound mode
The DVD player does not riser a _adable disc with the pl_tybacl<side facng down
start playback. Check he disc lype, color system and egonal code Check for zny scr _Lchesor smudges on
the disc
Press SYSTEN MENU lo urn of[the seup menu screen
Cancel he pa_nlal conlrol radng fiJnclion or change lhe ratng level
bloistu_ h_s condensed inside the syslem Remove the disc znd leave lhe system Lu_ned on
for about at, bOU:
The DVD system does not respond Disconnect the power plug from the outet _nd insert 1gain
when the buttons are pressed.
The language for the sound or Hulti anguage souf,d o_ subtile isnot _corded on the DVD
subtitle cannot be changed when Ch znging the I_nguzgefor the sound o_ sub it e is p_hibited on the DVD
playing a DVD.
No image is output when a blal<esure the component is connected correct y
function is selected. PTeSSthe collect fanclion button fo_ the input sou¢ce
Considerable noise in radio _ane in the cor_c frequency
broadcasts. Connect the af,_enna
Roule RF(AC 3) and digffal cables away from the antenna lermin ds and wires
Fuly extend lhe FF/wi_ antenna Posi ion fo_ best r_ceplion and secure Lo a wdl
ConnecL an ouldoor F['I crAM ar'tenna
Adjust the direction and posi ion fo best r_ception
_arn offthe equipment causing the noise or move }t away f_om the DVD syster'l
Place the _nter/na [4 the_ _way fror'l the equipmen czusing the no_se
The remote control does not Point the r_mote control at the emote sensor of the unit
function. Reduce the d stance to he plzye_:
Remove any poss b]e obstacles
Replace the batte_ ies wth new ones
Check lha the b_tleries are Io zded coHecdy
The display is dark. Press Olbl agalr/
Low hum or buzz sound. Place the DVD system asfa_ zway as possible from electric devices with nterFe_nce
Low bass response. Check all spe ll<ers for col rect polz ity
The disc tray cannot open and P_ess_nd bod SOURCE a_,d STOP buttons [or more th_n two seconds
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