Troubleshooting Guide - Denver MT-908 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service for this portable DVD player, check the chart below for a possible
cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checkups or a minor adjustment on
your part may eliminate the problem and restore problem and restore proper operation.
SYMPTOM(COMMON)
No power
The player does not start
playback when PLAY
pressed
The player starts playback
but stops immediately.
No picture
No sound
Distorted sound
Distorted picture
No rapid advance/reverse
No 4:3 (16:9) picture
No operations perform with
the remote control
No key operation (by the
DVD player power and/or the
remote control) is effective
PLAY does not
playback even when title is
selected
Audio soundtrack and/or
subtitle language is not the
one selected at the initial
settings
No subtitles
Angle cannot change
I forgot my password for
parental control
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Insert the power plug securely into the power outlet.
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Check if no power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance for
a test.
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Recharge the battery.
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Condensation has formed: wait about 1 to 2 hours to allow the player to
is dry out.
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Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
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Check the region (local) code.
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Disc may have been placed in the tray upside down.
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The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.
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Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side up.
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Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.
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Ensure that the input setting for the TV is "Video".
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Check if external equipment is on.
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Select the same channel and source on the TV as on the player.
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Ensure that the equipment is connected properly and firmly into jacks.
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If using a HiFi amplifier, try another sound source.
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Check the Volume Adjustment.
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Ensure that the input settings for the TV and stereo system are proper.
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Check the disc for fingerprints and clean it with a soft cloth, wiping it
from center to edge.
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Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not
a malfunction
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Some discs may have sections which prohibit rapid advance/reverse.
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Choose the correct setup "Aspect Ratio" item which matches the TV
set used.
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Check the batteries are installed with the correct polarity (+ and –).
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The batteries are depleted: replace them with new ones.
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Point the remote control unit at the remote control signal sensor and
operate.
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Operate the remote control unit at a distance but no more than 6
meters from the remote control signal sensor.
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Remove the obstacles between the remote control unit and remote
control signal
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Turn the unit off and then back to on. Alternatively, turn off the unit,
disconnect the AC cord and then re-connect it. (The player may not be
operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other
external factor.)
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start This may be a result of the parental lock function that has been set.
Confirm the "PARENTAL" setup.
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If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language does not exist on the
disc, the language selected at the initial settings will not be seen/
heard.
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Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them.
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Subtitles are hidden from the TV screen. Press SUBTITLE to display
the subtitles.
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This function depends on software availability. Even if a disc has a
number of angles recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific
scenes only.
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Enter overriding password: 8888
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REMEDY