If it appears that your DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something simple has
been overlooked.
Under no circumstances should you try to repair yourself. Only qualified service personnel can remove the
cover or service this player.
NO POWER
• Check if power plug is properly connected.
• Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance.
NO PICTURE ( When connected to TV )
• Check if the TV is connected and switched on.
• Select the correct AV input on the TV.
• Check the video connection.
• Check channel selector is set to AV on the TV ( See your TV manual for instructions ).
DISTORTED PICTURE
• Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with soft cloth, wiping from centre to edge.
• Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.
COMPLETELY DISTORTED PICTURE ( When Connected to TV )
• The disc is not formatted to the TV-set used ( PAL / NTSC ).
NO COLOR IN PICTURE ( When Connected to TV )
• The disc is not formatted to the TV-set used ( PAL / NTSC ).
• Ensure DVD Player is not connected through VCR.
DISC CAN’T BE PLAYED
• Ensure the disc is label side up.
• Clean the disc.
• Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
NO SOUND
• Check audio connections.
• Make sure the sound setup of DVD disc is correct.
NO RETURN TO START-UP SCREEN WHEN DISC IS REMOVED
• Check to see if the program requires another disc to be loaded.
• Reset by unplugging the player from the power supply, then connect the power supply again.
THE PLAYER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE CONTROL
• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path.
• Inspect or replace the batteries.
NO AUDIO AT DIGITAL OUTPUT
• Check the digital connections.
• Check the Digital Out menu to make sure that the digital output is correctly set.
• Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver capabilities.
BUTTONS DO NOT WORK
• Unplug the player from power outlet and reconnect after a few seconds.
YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THE PASSWORD
• The defaulted password is ” 6789 “ .
GB-14
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