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TROUBLESHOOTING
To determine any problem with your receiver, always check the most obvious possible causes first. If any problem still remains
after your have checked the items below, consult your nearest TECHWOOD dealer.
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this
component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and
electrical appliances being used.
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
No power.
The power cord is disconnected.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
The power is on, but
the DVD player does
not work.
No disc is inserted.
Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or audio CD indicator in
the DVD display is lit.)
No picture.
The TV is not set to receive DVD signal
output.
Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the
picture from the DVD player appears on the TV screen.
The video cable is not connected securely. Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.
The connected TV power is turned off.
Turn on the TV.
The playback picture is
poor.
The disc is dirty.
Clean the disc.
The DVD player does
not start playback.
No disc is inserted.
Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or audio CD indicator in
the DVD display is lit.)
An unplayable disc is inserted.
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system
and regional code.)
The disc is placed upside down.
Place the disc with the playback side down.
The disc is not placed within the tray. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly.
The disc is dirty.
Clean the disc.
A menu is on the TV screen.
Press
SETUP
to turn off the menu screen.
The rating level is set.
Cancel the rating function or change the rating level.
The remote control
does not work
properly.
The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the unit.
Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit.
The remote control is too far from the
unit.
Operate the remote control within about 23 feet (7 m).
There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the DVD player.
Remove the obstacle.
The remote’s batteries are exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
The receiver does not
respond when the
buttons are pressed.
Static electricity caused by dry air.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert
again.
No sound is output
when a function is
selected.
Improper connections
Make sure the component is connected correctly.
Sound is muted.
Press the remote’s
MUTE
.
The volume is turned down.
Adjust
VOLUME
.
No image is output
when a function is
selected.
Improper connections.
Make sure the component is connected correctly.
TV screen is blue.
Progressive scan is turned on and the
DVR100 is connected to a standard
analog TV.
Turn Progressive Scan off(see page 21 "SELECTING
PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE").
The input source is not properly selected. Press the correct function button.
