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Before requesting service for your portable 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.

5-1  Troubleshooting

For Your Reference

SYMPTOM (COMMON)

REMEDY

No power.

· Insert the power plug securely into the power outlet.
· Check if the ON/OFF button on the right of the player is set to on.
· Check if no power at the AC outlet may be the fault by plugging in another appliance for a
   test.

The player does not start playback

· Condensation may have formed. Try again in 1 to 2 hours to ensure that the condensation

when PLAY is pressed.

   has evaporated.
· Ensure that the disc format is supported by your DVD player.
· 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 external equipment  is on.
· Select the same channel and source on the TV as on the player.

     · Check if the LCD is on.

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.

     ·  Check the Volume Adjustment.

Distorted sound.

· Ensure that the input settings for the TV and stereo system are proper.
· No sound is heard during still picture (pause).

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 it with a soft cloth, wiping it from center
   to edge.
· Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.

Completely distorted picture or no color

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

in picture.
Picture is distorted during rapid

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

advance or rapid reverse.
No rapid advance (or rapid reverse)

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

playback.
No 4:3 (16:9) picture.

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

Picture is distorted during rapid

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

advance or rapid reverse.
No operations perform with the

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

remote 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 but no more than 6 meters from the
   remote control signal sensor.
· Remove obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control signal sensor.

No key operation (by the DVD player

· Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn off the unit, disconnect the AC

power and/or the remote control) is

   cord and then re-connect it. (The player may not be operating properly due to

effective.                                                      lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.)
PLAY does not start playback even

· This may be a result of the parental lock function that has been set.

when  title is selected.

   Confirm the “PARENTAL” setup.

Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle

· If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language does not exist on the disc, the

language is not the one selected

   language selected at the initial settings will not be seen/heard.

at the initial settings.
No subtitles.

· Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them.
· Subtitles are hidden from the TV screen. Press SUBTITLE to display the subtitles.

Alternative  audio  soundtrack

· An alternative language can not be selected may result of no more than one language

(or subtitle) languages cannot be selected.        available.
Angle cannot  change.

· This function depends on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles

                                                                   recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.

Summary of Contents for PL8A90T

Page 1: ...Portable DVD Player User Guide 82 184 00060 Playable Disk Format DVD VCD CD MP3 CD R CD RW MMC SD card...

Page 2: ...itles A 11 Changing Subtitle Language B 12 Viewing From Another Angle 12 Mute the DVD Player 12 Using a DVD Menu 13 Using the Menu Function 13 Chapter 2 Audio CD 2 1 Audio CD Playback 14 Basic Playbac...

Page 3: ...Saver Setting 28 TV System Setting 29 Video Out Setting 30 Country Setting 32 4 3 AUDIO Setup 33 Digital Out Setting 33 Analog Out Setting 34 4 4 Custom Setup 35 MMC SD Setting 35 Parental Control Se...

Page 4: ...interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisio...

Page 5: ...or 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...

Page 6: ...nd may cause serious damage to the unit Do not attempt to disassemble the unit Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray Keep away from water magnet Keep the unit away from flower vases tubs sink...

Page 7: ...r NTSC formats Please refer to the table below to find the appropriate format for your region Connecting to a multi system TV Connecting to a NTSC TV Connecting to a PAL TV Selecting the type of disc...

Page 8: ...rded on it a menu screen will appear on the screen 5 Press or the number button s to select the preferred title NOTE To select a title input the number i e 1 for chapter 1 10 for chapter 10 and etc 6...

Page 9: ...ck to Chapters You can skip a specific chapter or track Skipping Ahead Press NEXT during playback Skips a chapter each time you press the button Skipping Back Press PREVIOUS during playback When you p...

Page 10: ...itle Press three times Disc Repeat disc Press four times off Repeat cancelled To return to normal playback Press 1 ALL REPEAT several times until Off appears on the screen NOTE Repeat playback works o...

Page 11: ...it may indicate that language is not available on the disc When you turn on or remove the disc the portable DVD player will playback the language which is selected at the initial setting If you selec...

Page 12: ...le language which is selected at the initial setting If you select a subtitle language which is not recorded on the disc the portable DVD player will playback a prior subtitle language programmed on t...

Page 13: ...feature is used 1 Press TITLE in stop mode The DVD menu available on the disc now appears 2 Press to select the preferred item 3 Press PLAY SEL You now enter to the selected item To enter other menu...

Page 14: ...side up 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 Close the disc cover For audio CDs...

Page 15: ...e player skips a track each time the button is pressed Pause Playback Press PAUSE once during playback The player will pause playback To return to normal playback Press PLAY SEL Displaying Track Infor...

Page 16: ...EL The portable DVD player will begin the slide show To pause slide show Press PAUSE the slide show will pause To stop slide show Press STOP then enter Thumbnail mode Note Press TITLE to enter Thumbna...

Page 17: ...elect the picture in thumbnail If you want to view the selected picture in its original size press PLAY SEL When you view the picture in its original size you can press STOP to view the pictures in th...

Page 18: ...total picture numbers and other information will show on the screen And press the number buttons corresponding to the order of the picture then press PLAY SEL The portable DVD player will begin the s...

Page 19: ...ayback Press STOP then enter to the File Manager Note Press TITLE to enter Thumbnail mode To resume playback Press PLAY SEL again ThumbnailMode 1 Press TITLE to enter Thumbnail mode While in Thumbnail...

Page 20: ...back will start automatically after approximately 5 seconds MP3 files will begin to playback automatically To play a specific file find the file using the up and down buttons and once selected press t...

Page 21: ...Press STOP it will enter File Manager Playing Mode 1 Press NEXT to view the next picture or playback the next track 2 Press PREVIOUS to view the previous picture or playback the previous track For JPE...

Page 22: ...there are 20 pictures per page 2 Press to select the picture in the thumbnail If you want to view the selected picture in its original size press PLAY SEL When you view the picture in its original siz...

Page 23: ...L 3 Press UP button DOWN button to select OSD and then press PLAY SEL 4 Press UP button DOWN button to select the preferred language 5 Press PLAY SEL To return to the SETUP MENU screen Press LEFT butt...

Page 24: ...button DOWN button to select Menu and then press PLAY SEL 4 Press UP button DOWN button to select the preferred language 5 Press PLAY SEL Language Setup Move Select SETUP Quit OSD Menu Audio Subtitle...

Page 25: ...elect the preferred language 5 Press PLAY SEL ORIGINAL The top priority language of each disc will always playback first Language Setup Move Select SETUP Quit OSD Menu Audio Subtitle English Chinese J...

Page 26: ...UP button DOWN button to select the preferred language 5 Press PLAY SEL Language Setup Move Select SETUP Quit OSD Menu Audio Subtitle English Chinese Japanese French German To return to the SETUP MENU...

Page 27: ...ion Press SETUP to exit or select EXIT from SETUP MENU screen 4 3 Pan Scan Select 4 3 PS for a conventional size TV set Video material formatted in the pan scan style has the left and right edges trim...

Page 28: ...Saver and then press PLAY SEL 4 Press UP button DOWN button to select On or Off 5 Press PLAY SEL The waiting time of the screen saver is set to 10 minutes To return to the SETUP MENU screen Press LEF...

Page 29: ...2 Press UP button DOWN button to select Screen TV Tuner and then press PLAY SEL 3 Press UP button DOWN button to select TV System and then press PLAY SEL 4 Press UP button DOWN button to select the a...

Page 30: ...on to select Video Output and then press PLAY SEL 4 Press UP button DOWN button to select the preferred video output setting 5 Press PLAY SEL To return to the SETUP MENU screen Press LEFT button To fi...

Page 31: ...operly connected to your TV and the portable DVD player If your TV doesn t support P Scan feature press STOP Troubleshooting What if the screen turns black while operating Solution Press Mode to switc...

Page 32: ...button to select Country and then press PLAY SEL 4 Press UP button DOWN button to select the correct country setting 5 Press PLAY SEL NTSC TV Tuner To return to the SETUP MENU screen Press LEFT butto...

Page 33: ...DOWN button to select the preferred digital out setting 5 Press PLAY SEL To return to the SETUP MENU screen Press LEFT button To finish the setup operation Press SETUP to exit or select EXIT from SETU...

Page 34: ...ess SETUP in the stop mode 2 Press UP button DOWN button to select Audio Setup and then press PLAY SEL 3 Press UP button DOWN button to select Analog Out and then press PLAY SEL 4 Press UP button DOWN...

Page 35: ...s UP button DOWN button to select On or Off and then press PLAY SEL Important If you set the MMC SD setting to On the portable DVD player can only read SD MMC card The portable DVD player can t playba...

Page 36: ...tton DOWN button to select the preferred ratings 6 Press PLAY SEL Rating Explanations 3 PG Parental Guidance suggested 4 PG13 Material is unsuitable for children under the age of 13 6 R Restricted chi...

Page 37: ...old password and then press PLAY SEL Factory pre set password 0000 5 Enter your new password and then press PLAY SEL 6 Re enter your password to verify it and then press PLAY SEL To return to the SET...

Page 38: ...s UP button DOWN button to select On or Off and then press PLAY SEL NOTE Pressing the ANGLE button will change camera angles for movies that support this feature regardless of whether the ANGLE MARK f...

Page 39: ...then press PLAY SEL 4 Press RIGHT button to select Read and then press PLAY SEL EXCEPTION The viewer rating and the password setting will NOT be changed even though you re set to the default setting T...

Page 40: ...ose Close Close Close NOTE When you choose Zoom in the panel setting the up and down edges are cut off When you choose Close in the panel setting the LCD turns off and the power indicator will blink i...

Page 41: ...Y SEL 3 Press UP button DOWN button to choose the preferred bright setting The panel will change to the selected setting 3 3 3 3 3 Panel Panel Panel Panel Panel 2 2 2 2 2 Color Color Color Color Color...

Page 42: ...unction Completely distorted picture or no color The disc format is not compatible to the TV set used PAL NTSC in picture Picture is distorted during rapid The picture will be somewhat distorted at ti...

Page 43: ...occur and may cause noise or skipping 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 di...

Page 44: ...corded 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...

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