1.3 The DVD drive does not work.
When the DVD drive does not work after the power is turned on, check the following items
and repair or replace the defective parts.
(1) Press the DISC cover switch at the center of the DVD player and turn on the
power. Then check whether or not the optical pick-up lens of the DVD drive
lights.
CAUTION: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. Do not stare into
Laser beam.
The optical pick-up lens lights dim:
It is caused by deterioration of the optical pick-up lens. Replace the DVD drive.
The optical pick-up lens does not light:
Check the connectors of the DVD-FFC. Also check the connection to the main
board and to the DVD drive.
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Loose connection is found.
Repair the connection, and then check the operation of the DVD drive again.
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The DVD-FFC is broken.
Replace the DVD-FFC.
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Other than the above.
Replace the DVD drive or the main board.
(2) Insert a DVD disk and turn on the power
The DVD drive does not work:
The motor of the DVD drive or the main board is defective. Replace the DVD drive
or the main board.
The DVD drive works but the initializing operation of the optical pick-up lens
does not start (the optical pick-up lens operates twice), or abnormal noise
sound:
The DVD drive is defective. Replace the DVD drive.
1.4 The operation of the DVD player stops at initializing display.
If the DVD player does not work after the initializing screen is displayed, check the
indication on the screen. Then repair the defect according to it.
(1) Insert a DVD disk and close the DISC cover, and turn on the power. Then check
the LCD screen or use an external display.
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The message “loading” is not displayed or the operation stops at the
message “Loading”.
Since the DVD drive or the main board is defective, check in the following order:
1) DVD
drive
2) Main
board
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The message “CHECK DISK” is displayed.
Check the DVD disk for fingerprints, dirt, etc.
If the DVD disk is OK, then check the following items:
1) Check the DVD-FFC
If a loose connection, repair the connection.
If it is damaged, replace it with new one.
2) Other than above
For other cases, replace the unit in the following order:
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DVD drive (defective optical pick-up)
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Main board
