I keep hearing a loud hum or noise, The remote control does not work, The dvd does not play – Gateway DVD Player User Manual

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If any audio or speaker cables are damaged, replace them.

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Make sure that the volume is turned up on your TV.

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Make sure that the player’s audio settings match your TV and audio system settings.

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The player may be in Pause, Slow Motion, or Forward/Reverse Scan mode. Press

PLAY

on the remote control to return to normal playback mode.

There is no surround effect during playback of Dolby Digital soundtrack.

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Make sure your audio cables are correctly connected. For more information, see

“Configuring Dolby Digital” on page 25

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Depending on the DVD, the audio output may not use all 5.1 channels, but instead
output mono or stereo sound, even if the soundtrack is recorded in Dolby Digital
format.

I keep hearing a loud hum or noise.

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Make sure that all components in your audio system are securely plugged in.

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Make sure that you keep your audio system’s cables away from a transformer or motor,
and that you keep them at least 10 feet away from a TV or fluorescent lights.

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Move your TV away from your audio components.

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The plugs and jacks may be dirty. Unplug them, then wipe them clean with a cloth
slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

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Clean the DVD. For information about cleaning your disc, see

“Caring for DVDs and

other discs” on page 82

.

The remote control does not work.

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Point the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.

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Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the player.

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Move closer to the player when using the remote control.

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Replace the batteries.

The DVD does not play.

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Make sure that there is a DVD in the tray.

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If the DVD has two playable sides, make sure that the side you want to play is facing
down in the tray.

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The DVD may be warped and unplayable.

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The region code on the DVD may not be Region 1.

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Moisture may have condensed inside the player. Remove the DVD and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour to dry the condensation.

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