Mine did the dame thing did you ever get yous fixed? If so what helped
Ann, September 2004
Have you tried unplugging the unit and leaving it for 24 hours. then plug it in again. Sometimes this will help electronics forget their "Shock to the system" It worked for my Hi-Fi and my PC
Rockhermit, August 2004
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how to fix a dvd player when your home electricity went out?