In case of any trouble with this unit, please take the time to look through this chart and see if you can solve
the problem yourself before you call your dealer or a TEAC service center.
No power
e Check the connection to the AC wall outlet.
Playback does not start.
e Reload the disc with the label side UP.
e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc.
e A blank disc has been loaded. Load a prerecorded disc.
e Check the region code of the DVD.
PROHIBIT icon A appears on the screen.
e The operation is not permitted by the disc or the unit.
e Note that during playback of a title part (cautions, software maker's logo, etc.), most operations are
prohibited by the disc.
e If another operation is still in process, wait a moment and try again.
Picture playback stops and operation buttons do not work.
eTurn the unit off and back on again and restart the playback.
No picture.
e Turn on the TV.
e Check that the system is connected properly.
e Make sure you have selected the proper video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from
the DVD player.
e If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, do not set the progressive mode on (see page 17).
Picture noise.
e If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to
some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Please connect the unit directly to your TV.
The image is distorted or monochromatic.
e The color system selected does not match your TV. Press the PAL/NTSC button of the remote control
unit once or twice.
e Select the aspect ratio to match your TV.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed.
e The aspect ratio might be fixed by the disc.
e Depending on the TV, you may not be able to change the aspect ratio.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
e Check the operation of the connected component.
e Check the Downmix setting (see page 72).
e The sound is muted during pause, slow-motion, fast forward/reverse, and stepping playback. Press
the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
e This unit cannot play such discs as CD-ROMs. Use a playable disc.
Remote control doesn't work.
e If the batteries are dead, change the batteries.
e Use remote control unit within the range (5m /15ft) and point at the front panel.
e Clear obstacles between the remote control unit and the main unit.
e If a strong light is near the unit, turn it off.
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