Reference – GE GE1100P User Manual
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DVD Problem
Solution
Subtitle and/or audio
If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the
language is not the one
initial settings will not be seen/heard. The disc’s priority language is selected
instead. Set the subtitle and or audio language initial setting manually.
No on-screen display
The OFF setting is selected for OSD DISPLAY; select ON.
The menu is displayed in a
The MENU LANGUAGE preference is set to that language. Go to the
a foreign language.
Setup menu and select the language you prefer.
Play doesn’t begin when
The rating level has been set and the disc is subject to that restriction.
a title is selected.
No rapid advance or reverse.
Some DVD discs have sections that prohibit rapid advance/reverse.
Disc won’t play.
Both the player and the DVD is coded by region. If the regional codes don’t
match, the disc cannot be played.
Forgot Rating Limit Password.
With the power on, press and hold the SKIP REV and PAUSE buttons, then
press POWER. This resets the password feature, as well as the Setup menu
settings.
You may be required to select a menu language the next time you power up.
Cannot copy discs to videotape.
This player is equipped with anticopy protection.
Common Problem
Solution
No Power
Insert the power plug securely into the outlet.
Power turns itself off.
The power is automatically turned off after approx. 30 minutes have elapsed
in the stop mode (auto power-off feature). Turn power back on.
Play fails to start, even
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Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.
when PLAY is pressed
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This player plays only DVD discs, Audio CDs and Video CDs.
Play commences but then
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The disc is dirty. Clean it.
stops immediately
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Condensation has formed. allow player to dry out.
No picture
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Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.
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Turn on the TV’s power.
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Ensure that the input setting for the TV is correct.
Picture is distorted during
The picture will be somewhat disturbed at these times: this is normal.
rapid advance or reverse
No sound or distorted sound
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Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.
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Ensure that the input settings and the volume adjustment for the TV
and stereo system are correct.
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No sound is heard during still frame advance or slow-motion play
No operations can be
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Check the batteries in the remote.
performed with remote
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Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.
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Remove any obstacles between the remote and the DVD player