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Troubleshooting Tips
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Troubleshooting Tips
Subtitle, language, camera angle etc.
Disc menu operation and contents may differ from disc to
disc. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the disc.
There are no subtitles ?
• check that subtitles are supposed to exist on that disc.
• Subtitles disappear from the TV screen. See page 21 to
display subtitles.
Subtitle (or language) setting cannot be changed ?
• The disc being played has been recorded in only one
language.
• Depending on the type of DVD, some segments limit
language selection.
The picture is not displayed in the correct format on the
TV (4 x 3 or 16 x 9)
• According to your TV, make the correct "TV Screen"
setting in the set-up menu.
The camera angle cannot be changed with the angle
button ?
• This function does not work when a DVD has not been
recorded with a multi-camera angle system. Some DVDs use
a multi-camera angle system only in certain portions of the
disc.
The menu language is not the one you want ?
• The menu language for your player has not been set dur-
ing set-up.
• Your preferred menu language on a DVD disc (if
available) has not been set during set up.
Audio (spoken) and / or subtitle language is not the one
selected during the initial player set-up ?
• If the audio or subtitle language is not available on the
DVD disc, the language selected during initial player set-up
will not be heard or seen. The disc's priority language
(default language) is selected automatically. If you want
another language, press menu during playback, if the disc
has its own language selection menu.
Radio
STEREO indicator is off.
• Adjust the antenna.
The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
Equipment Specifications:
AMPLIFIER SECTION:
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total
Harmonic Distortion
Front and Rear Channels: 30 Watts each Channel (1KHz,
4 Ohm)
Center Channel: 30 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 50 Watts (100Hz, 8 Ohm)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode : 400 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total
Harmonic Distortion
Front Channels (L and R ): 30 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4
Ohm)
Rear Channels (L and R): 30 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4
Ohm)
Center Channel: 30 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 50 Watts (100Hz, 8 Ohm)
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 1% Total
Harmonic Distortion
Front Channels (L and R ): 25 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4
Ohm)
Rear Channels (L and R): 25 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4
Ohm)
Center Channel: 30 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 40 Watts (100Hz, 8 Ohm)
Muting Attenuation: 65dB
Frequency Response: 20kHz /-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10 Hz / -3db, 80Hz ref.
DIN 1kHz FL / FR STEREO mode : 30W x2 @ 6ohm <10%
THD
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Dolby digital mode)
Video Signal to Noise Ratio from 40 dB to 60dB
VIDEO SECTION:
Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm
Output (Level/ Impedance): 1Vp-p/ 75 ohm
Signal to noise ratio: 65dB
FM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 40Hz – 15kHz +/-3dB
Quieting: 24dBu
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono)
Image Ratio: 40dB
IF Rejection: 50dB
JPEG CD SECTION:
Supported format - JPEG
Dimensions (H x W x D inch) :
Unit - 14.2 x 13.8 x 2
Front/Rear speaker - 6.1 x 3.1 x 3.5
Center speaker - 2.1 x 9.8 x 3.3
Subwoofer - 12.4 x 6.3 x 14
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
Power
No power ?
• Correctly connect the AC Power Cord to an AC Outlet.
Power is switching off automatically ?
• If the player is not used, i.e. no key pressed for 30 min-
utes while in DVD/CD mode, it automatically switches to
standby (Auto Power Off). Press the
STANDBY/ON
button
to switch the player on again.
The keys do not activate the functions they control (unit
and / or remote control).
• Set the
STANDBY/ON
key to OFF (red light on) and back
to ON again. Alternatively, turn off the power, disconnect
the power plug and then re-connect it (The player may not
be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or
some other external factors).
• If keys still do not activate the functions they control
even when the above mentioned corrective actions are
taken, contact your retailer.
• Your unit has built-in protection against overload or over-
heating. If the unit switches off in this case, wait a few
minutes, and then power on again.
Video and audio
There is no picture ?
• Turn on the TV set.
• Check the connections.
• Make the correct input selection on the TV set.
The picture is distorted or shakes during search, forward
or reverse.
• Search, forward or reverse playback generates a slight
distortion, but this is not a malfunction.
There is no sound or it can hardly be heard ?
• Make sure the speakers are connected.
• Make sure that the MUTE function is not on.
• Check the connections.
• Make the correct audio input selection and volume
adjustment on the TV set or hifi system (e.g. AV selector).
• There is no sound during a pause (still picture), still pic-
ture advance, or slow motion playback.
No "Surround" sound ?
• Check the speaker configuration in the menu.
Noise interference appears on the TV, while watching a
TV program and the DVD player is left on ?
• Turn off the DVD player.
• The TV is too close to the audio system.
Volume level are different when playing different disc
types (DVDs, audio / video CDs).
• Adjust the master volume .
No audio from one channel.
• Check the speaker level setting.
• Check the speaker wire or cable connections.
Remote control
The remote control does not work ?
• Load the batteries with their polarities (+ and –) aligned
correctly.
• Batteries level are low. Replace with new ones.
• Point the remote control to the front of the player.
• Operate the remote control within a 18 ft range from the
player.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote control and
the front display of the player.
The invalid icon appears on-screen ?
• If an invalid icon appears on-screen when a button is
pressed, it is probably because :
1. The DVD does not allow it.
2. The DVD does not have this option /e.g., angles.
3. The function is not available on that part of the disc.
4. You have requested a title or chapter number or search
time that is not available.
No picture or the picture shown is not that of the DVD
player.
• Switch off the other video device connected to the AV
jack of the player.
Playback
Playback does not start when the PLAY key is pressed ?
• Make sure that the disc (single sided) is loaded correctly
with the title label facing up.
• Make sure you are in the proper source mode.
Playback stops immediately after the PLAY key is
pressed ?
• This player can play DVDs, Video CDs, Audio CD, JPEG CD
and mp3 CDs only, check that your disc corresponds to one
of these formats.
• If the disc is dirty, wipe it with a soft and clean cloth.
• Condensation occurred inside the player. Leave it at room
temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
Disc cannot be played.
• Wipe the disc clean.
• Use a RCA lens cleaner.
• The disc's region no. differs from your player's region No.
Search forward & reverse playback does not work ?
• Some DVDs have segments where search forward &
reverse playback functions do not work.
Forgot parental password?
• Use the default passwrod 3308 to enter the password
menu.
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