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.

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

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

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.

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

“Configuring Dolby Digital” on page 25

.

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.

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

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.

Move your TV away from your audio components.

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

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.

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

Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the player.

Move closer to the player when using the remote control.

Replace the batteries.

The DVD does not play.

Make sure that there is a DVD in the tray.

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

The DVD may be warped and unplayable.

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

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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