Akai DVR4200SS User Manual page 38

SYMPTOM
No sound or only a very
low-level sound is
heard.
Severe hum or noise is
heard.
The remote does not
function.
The disc does not play.
The DVD door cannot
open.
Trouble Shooting Guide
CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
• The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you use an indoor antenna,
change to an outdoor antenna.
• The TV antenna wire is too close to the Unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from
the Unit.
• Check that the speakers and equipment are connected securely.
• Make sure that you've selected the corrected equipment on the system.
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press the
to return to normal play mode.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press the PLAY button to return to normal
play mode.
• Check the speaker settings.
• Make sure that AUDIO output and AV IN input connections correct.
• Adjust the speakers volume.
• The DTS DVD disc cannot be decoded to have speaker output.
• This Unit is too hot, shut off for 30 minutes to cool down.
• You can use Pink Noise setting to test the speaker output. (Please see Customizing
the Function Settings.)
• Make sure you turn on the power on the rear of the subwoofer.
• Check that the speakers and equipment are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least
10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio equipment.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
• Vibrations from the speakers are affecting the Unit.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the Unit.
• Use the remote near the Unit.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the Unit.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones.
• There is no disc inside ("No Disc" appears on the TV screen).
• Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.
• Clean the disc.
• A non-PAL disc has been inserted. The Unit and disc region number are incompatible.
• Condensation may have formed inside the Unit due to a sudden change in
temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
• Reset the Unit, press the POWER button to turn off the Unit, wait for a few seconds,
then restart the Unit again.
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PLAY button