Radio Shack PLRDVD7 - Manual (Page 25)

If it appears that your DVD unit is faulty,
first consult this checklist. It may be that
something simple has been overlooked.
Under no circumstances should you
try to repair the player yourself, as this
will invalidate the warranty. Only
qualified service personnel can remove
the cover or service this player.
NO POWER
• Check if the on/off button on the front
of the player is set to on.
• Check if AC or DC power plug of the
mains unit is properly connected.
• Check if there is power at the AC or
DC outlet.
NO PICTURE
• Check if the mode it set to proper state,
such as DVD mode and AV mode.
• Check the video connection.
DISTORTED PICTURE
• Check the disc for fingerprints and
clean with soft cloth, wiping from centre
to edge.
• Sometimes a small amount of picture
distortion may appear. This is not a
malfunction.
COMPLETELY DISTORTED PICTURE
• The disc format is not according to the
TV-set used (PAL/NTSC).
NO COLOR IN PICTURE
• The disc format is not according to the
TV-set used (PAL/NTSC).
DISC DOES NOT PLAY
• Ensure the disc label is upwards.
• Clean the disc.
• Check if the disc is defective by trying
another disc.
NO SOUND
• Check audio connections.
• If using a HIFI amplifier, try another
sound source.
DISTORTED SOUND FROM HIFI
AMPLIFIER
• Check to make sure that no audio
connections are made to the amplifier
phono input.
NO RETURN TO START-UP SCREEN
WHEN DISC IS REMOVED
• Press POWER to turn off the unit, then
press it again to turn on the unit.
THE PLAYER DOES NOT RESPOND TO
THE REMOTE CONTROL
• Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the player.
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere
with the signal path.
• Inspect or replace the remote control
batteries.
DISTORTED OR B/W PICTURE
• The disc format is not according to the
TV-set used (PAL/NTSC).
NO AUDIO AT DIGITAL OUTPUT
• Check the digital connections
• Check the Digital Audio menu to make
sure that the digital output is correctly
set.
• Check if the audio format of the
selected audio language matches your
receiver’s capabilities.
BUTTONS DO NOT WORK
• Turn the player off and on with the
power on/off button on the front of the
player.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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