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The DVD Player has no power.
• Make sure the power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
• Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the Player. "P-ON" will appear briefly on the display panel as the power turns on.
The remote control will not operate the DVD Player.
• Aim the remote control directly at the DVD Player's remote sensor. Details are on page 78.
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the DVD Player.
• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page seven.
• Use the remote control within 23 feet of the DVD Player.
No picture
• Make sure the video cable is connected correctly. You may connect either the yellow video cable (supplied), an
optional S-Video cable, or optional component video cables. You only need one video connection between the
DVD Player and the TV. Details are on pages 8-74,
• Make sure the TV is set to the correct Video channel (AUX IN, A/V IN, Auxiliary In, EXT or External In,
Component Video In, S-Video In, etc.). These channels usually are located near channel 00. Check your TV
owner's manual for details. Or, go to the lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you
see the DVD logo or DVD playback on the TV screen.
• Insert a Disc that is playable on this DVD Player. Details are on page six.
Disc cannot play.
• Insert a playable Disc. Details are on page six,
• Place the Disc correctly in the recesses in the Disc tray. If the Disc is one-sided, place the Disc in the tray with the
label facing up and the shiny side facing down. If the Disc is two-sided, make sure the label of the side you want to
play is facing up. Details are on page 75,
• Clean the Disc. Details are on page 43.
• Check the Parental controls and adjust if necessary. Details are on pages 34-35.
No sound
• Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or audio
equipment. Details are on pages 70-73,
• Check the Audio Settings of the DVD Player. Details are on page37.
• Turn on the power of the audio equipment and make sure it is set to the correct channel or "source", usually
Auxiliary IN. Refer to the owner's manual of the audio equipment for details.
• Check the Audio Settings of the Disc. For example, you may have selected "soundtrack" playback on a DVD. Only
the music of the movie will play, not the characters' dialog; music might not be recorded throughout the entire
DVD. Details are on page 37.
Distorted picture
• Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. Details are on page eight.
• There are some cases where the picture may be distorted slightly and briefly; this is not a malfunction of the DVD
Player,
You cannot change the camera angle.
• The DVD might not contain segments recorded from different camera angles. See if multiple angles are available by
referring to the DVD case or menu for more information. Details are on page 32.
You cannot change the audio or subtitle language.
• The DVD does not contain audio or subtitles in the desired language. Not all DVDs contain audio or subtitles in
multiple languages. See if other languages are available. Details are on pages 37-32,
An "X" appears on the TV screen, prohibiting an operation.
• You cannot access the current feature at the current time or the feature is not available on the Disc. For example,
some menus or features can be accessed or changed only when Disc play is stopped, while some are available only
during playback. Check the instructions for accessing the feature before trying again. Details are on page five.
The DVD Player turns off after 35 minutes.
• If AUTO POWEROFFis activated, the Player turns off if play stops for more than 35 minutes and you press no
buttons on the remote or the Player. When you receive the Player, the factory has set AUTO POWEROFFto
ON. Details are on pages 38-39.
A large DVD logo appears on the TV screen.
• The DVD logo will appear on the TV screen when you stop Disc play. The logo will appear on the screen for 35
minutes, then the Player will turn off as described above. To prevent damage to your TV's picture tube, avoid leav-
ing the DVD logo on the TV screen. Turn off the DVD Player when it is not in use. A prolonged still image, includ-
ing TV station identification Iogos or video games, may damage your TV picture tube.