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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for the DVD player, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple

checkups or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

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No power.

Insert the power plug securely into the power outlet.

Check if the ON/OFF button on the front of the player is set to on.

Check if no power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance for a test.

The player does not start playback when

Condensation has formed: wait about 1 to 2 hours to allow the player to dry out.

PLAY is pressed.

This player cannot play discs other than DVDs and audio CDs.

Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

Check the region (local) code.

The player starts playback but stops

The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.

immediately.

Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side up.

No picture.

Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

Ensure that the input setting for the TV is “Video”.

Check if the TV is on.

Select the same channel and source on the TV as on the player.

No sound.

Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

If using a HiFi amplifier, try another sound source.

Check the Audio Output Setting menu to make sure that Analog Output is selected.

Distorted sound.

Ensure that the input settings for the TV and stereo system are proper.

No sound is heard during still picture (pause) or slow-motion playback.

No audio at Digital Output.

Check the digital connections.

Check the settings menu to make sure that the digital output is set to on.

Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver capabilities.

Distorted picture.

Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.

Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

Completely distorted picture or no color in

The disc format is not according to the TV-set used (PAL/NTSC).

picture.

Picture is distorted during rapid advance or

The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal.

rapid reverse.

No rapid advance (or rapid reverse) playback.

Some discs may have sections which prohibit rapid advance (or rapid reverse).

No 4:3 (16:9) picture.

Choose the correct setup “TV DISPLAY” item which matches the TV set used.

No operations perform with the remote

Check the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (+ and –).

control.

The batteries are depleted: replace them with new ones.

Point the remote control unit at the remote control signal sensor and operate.

Operate the remote control unit at a distance of not more than 7 meters from the remote control signal sensor.

Remove the obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control signal sensor.

No key operation (by the DVD player and/

Turn the unit off and then back to on. Alternatively, turn off the unit, disconnect the AC power cord and then

or the remote control) is effective.

       re-connect it. (The player may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other
      external factor.)

SYMPTOM (COMMON)

REMEDY

SYMPTOM [DVD]

REMEDY

PLAY does not start playback even when

This may be a result of the parental lock function that has been set.  Confirm the “PARENTAL” setup.

 title is selected.

Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is

If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language does not exist on the disc, the language selected at the initial

not the one selected at the initial settings.

     settings will not be seen/heard.

Summary of Contents for GDVD121

Page 1: ...symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved 82 109 04340 GDVD121 GDVD122 DVD PLAYER USERGUIDE Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please save and read this manual completely ...

Page 2: ...owever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation...

Page 3: ...plug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normal...

Page 4: ...c tray Keep away from water magnet Keep the unit away from flower vases tubs sinks etc If liquids are spilled into the unit serious damage could occur Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the unit Stacking Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it Condensation Moisture may form on the lens in the following conditions immediately after a heater has been...

Page 5: ...ene With a Larger and Closer View 6 ChangingAudio Soundtrack Language 7 Clearing Displaying of Subtitles A 7 Changing Subtitle Language B 7 Viewing FromAnotherAngle 8 Using a DVD Menu 8 Using the MENU Function 8 Switching to Another TV System 9 To Mute the DVD Player 9 AudioCDs Audio CD Playback 10 Basic Playback 10 Playing MP3 Music Discs 10 Stopping Playback 10 Rapid Advance Rapid Reverse 10 Ski...

Page 6: ...chapter 1 10 for chapter 10 and etc 6 Press PLAY SEL The player now starts playback of the selected item DVD Playback continued Stopping Playback and Returning to The Menu Screen If a Menu Screen Is Avail able on The Disc Press MENU The DVD player stops playback and then displays the menu screen After operation When the DVD player is not in use remove the disc and press POWER to turn off the playe...

Page 7: ...ping Playback Press STOP Rapid Advance Rapid Reverse By the remote control Press F BWD or F FWD during playback Normal playback is resumed when you press PLAY SEL The speed of advance x2 x4 and etc or reverse x2 x4 and etc changes for each press of the F FWD or F BWD button Skipping Ahead or Back to Chapters You can skip a specific chapter or track to playback Skipping Ahead Press NEXT on the remo...

Page 8: ...three times Direct Selection of Scenes continued Selecting Scenes by Time Example Viewing after 1 hour and 50 minutes have elapsed from the title starts 1 Press GOTO twice during playback 2 Press to move the cursor to the time number 3 Press the number button s to specify the starting position Example To locate 01 hr 50 min 00 sec press 1 5 0 0 and 0 4 Press PLAY SEL The DVD player starts playback...

Page 9: ... appears on the screen NOTE A B repeat playback works only within a chapter Press once REP CHAPTER Repeat chapter Press twice REP TITLE Repeat title Press three times REP DISC Repeat disc Press four times REP Off Repeat cancelled Displaying the Scene With a Larger and Closer View The ZOOM function enables you to take a closer look at the scene while you are watching a movie 1 Press ZOOM during pla...

Page 10: ...ide them When you press SUBTITLE once the first subtitle recorded on the disc will display The rest of the subtitles recorded will display in sequence as you press the button You may change to another language with this function or you can CANCEL the subtitle by pressing this button a number of times until SUBTITLE OFF appears on the screen Changing Subtitle Language B You can change the subtitle ...

Page 11: ...ctures called DVD menus For example DVDs programmed with complex contents provide guide menus and those recorded with various languages provide menus for audio and subtitle language Although the DVD menu s contents and operation vary from disc to disc the following explains basic operation when this feature is used 1 Press TITLE in STOP mode The DVD menu available on the disc now appears 2 Press t...

Page 12: ...til MUTE OFF appears on the screen Convenient Functions continued Switching to Another TV System Both the DVD discs have the material recorded in the PAL and NTSC systems This player provides PAL NTSC and Multi TV types for your selection Refer to page 1 for the examples 1 Press TV SYS during playback 2 Press TV SYS button a number of times to select a TV system NOTE Press the TV SYS button once t...

Page 13: ...ct Video as the TV input Power on the stereo system if the player has been connected to a stereo system Basic Playback 1 Press POWER on 2 Press EJECT to open the disc tray 3 Place a disc onto the tray Hold the disc without touching its surfaces position it with the printed title side facing up align it with the guides and place it in its proper position 4 Press EJECT For audio CDs without playback...

Page 14: ...nning to the end of the tracks if you did not set it yourself On the contrary if you did set all the playback order of the available tracks the DVD player will start playback of the order you specified To Reset the Programmed Items Press STOP and then Press PROGRAM Press CLEAR Information Audio CDs Displaying the Information of the Playing Track Displaying the Information of the Playing track 1 Pr...

Page 15: ...n Press SETUP to exit or select EXIT from SETUP MENU screen For your reference If the language selected is not recorded on the disc the DVD player will play back the top priority language of the disc LANGUAGE SETUP On Screen Display OSD Language Setting Allows you to set various languages for the on screen display OSD 1 Press SETUP in the stop mode 2 Press to select LANGUAGE SETUP then press PLAY ...

Page 16: ...ETUP MENU screen For your reference If the language selected is not recorded on the disc the DVD player will play back the top priority language of the disc LANGUAGE SETUP continued SUBTITLE Language Selection DVD You can select a preferred subtitle language among various languages that have been recorded on DVD discs 1 Press SETUP in the stop mode 2 Press to select LANGUAGE SETUP and press PLAY S...

Page 17: ... to FULL mode is also neces sary Each screen shows an example when the video material for a wide screen is played 5 Press PLAY SEL To return to the SETUP MENU screen Select RETURN and press PLAY SEL To finish the setup operation Press SETUP to exit or select EXIT from SETUP MENU screen SCREEN SETUP continued SCREEN SAVER Setting If you have set the screen saver ON by the following method then you ...

Page 18: ...o page 1 for the examples Video output changes according to the playback disc s recorded fromat When connecting the DVD player to your TV set the TV SYSTEM from the on screen display to the format that is compatible with your TV s system Set NTSC from on screen display if connecting to NTSC TV system set PAL if it is PAL TV or set AUTO if it is a multi TV system that supports both PAL and NTSC 1 P...

Page 19: ...tting Three types of video output RGB YUV and NORMAL can be set 1 Press SETUP 2 Press to select SCREEN SETUP and press PLAY SEL 3 Press to select VIDEO OUTPUT then press PLAY SEL 4 Press to select the preferred audio output setting 5 Press PLAY SEL To return to the SETUP MENU screen Select RETURN and then press PLAY SEL To finish the setup operation Press SETUP to exit or select EXIT from SETUP ME...

Page 20: ...and then press PLAY SEL To finish the setup operation Press SETUP to exit or select EXIT from SETUP MENU screen For Your Reference You can use the parental control lock ONLY with DVD video discs featured with the parental lock funcion Some discs may not be encoded with specific rating level information though its disc jacket says that is for adults For those discs PARENTAL CONTROL lock will not fu...

Page 21: ...dio output to set and that include 2 channel stereo sound Dolby Digital 5 1 surround sound and digital sound output 1 Press SETUP in the stop mode 2 Press to select AUDIO SETUP and press PLAY SEL 3 Press to select OUTPUT and press PLAY SEL 4 Press to select a preferred output setting 5 Press PLAY SEL NOTE The digital output connectors are used to output the digital audio signal recorded on dics Yo...

Page 22: ...toon Checkiftheaudioformatoftheselectedaudiolanguagematchesyourreceivercapabilities Distortedpicture Checkthediscforfingerprintsandcleanwithasoftcloth wipingfromcentertoedge Sometimesasmallamountofpicturedistortionmayappear Thisisnotamalfunction Completelydistortedpictureornocolorin The disc format is not according to theTV set used PAL NTSC picture Pictureisdistortedduringrapidadvanceor Thepictur...

Page 23: ...reen Press SUBTITLE to display the subtitles Alternativeaudiosoundtrack orsubtitle Analternativelanguagecannotbeselectedmayresultofnomorethanonelanguageavailable languagescannot beselected Anglecannot change Thisfunctiondependsonsoftwareavailability Evenifadischasanumberfromanglesrecorded theseangles may be recorded for specific scenes only ...

Page 24: ...circular scratches are likely to occur which will cause noise If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm environment moisture may form on the disc Wipe this moisture off with a soft dry lint free cloth before using the disc Improper disc storage You can damage discs if you store them in the following places Areas exposed to direct sunlight Humid or dusty areas Areas directly exposed to a heat ou...

Page 25: ...r instance a whole movie can be recorded DVD has a structure consisting of two 0 6 mm thin discs which are adhered to each other Since the thinner the disc the higher the density at which the information can be recorded a DVD disc has a greater capacity than a single 1 2 mm thick disc Since the two thin discs are adhered to each other there is the potential to achieve double sided play sometime in...

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