[8 Fixes] Durabrand Portable DVD Player Troubleshooting

The Durabrand is popular worldwide as the products of this brand are manufactured by different companies. The Durable DVD players are made by Funai. Apart from low prices, the Durabrand portable DVD players are also great in quality.

Though this is an excellent DVD player, many users have reported several issues with this device. If you are also facing issues with the Durabrand portable DVD player then you are in the correct place.

We are going to explain all the possible issues with this DVD player and their solutions in this article. So, if you are looking for troubleshooting methods for your Durabrand portable DVD player, then let’s read this article quickly.

Troubleshooting Durabrand Portable DVD Player

As there are different issues arise with the Durable DVD player, the troubleshooting methods are different for each of the individual issues.

Let’s find the issue that you are facing with your DVD player and apply the fix from the section below.

Troubleshoot 1: No Power

If the Durabrand portable DVD player getting no power, then apply the fixes below:

1. If the battery is out of charge, then the player won’t get any power. You either have to recharge the battery or plug the AC adaptor or car adapter into the device. Make sure that the adaptor is connected to the AC outlet.
2. If you are still getting no power after connecting the car adaptor, then the fuse of the adapter is probably blown. Unscrew the tip of the adaptor, replace the same 3A 250 fuse and try connecting the DVD player with the adaptor again.
3. Don’t forget to slide the POWER switch to ON.

Troubleshoot 2: Battery Drains too Fast in Stop Mode

The battery continuously drains while the DVD player is turned on. It doesn’t matter if you are playing the DVD or putting it in Stop mode, the battery will continuously drain. So, if you are not using the device for a long time, then either keep the device turned off or use an AC adapter to play the DVD player.

Troubleshoot 3: The play Button Is Not Working Totally or Working for a Short Period

If you are pressing the PLAY button but the disk isn’t starting or after starting, the disk stops immediately, then follow the instructions below:

1. Check the disk and replace damaged or scratched disks.
2. Ensure the disk meets the standard of your region.
3. Try reinserting the disk after cleaning the dirt and dust.
4. Insert the disk while putting the label side upwards.
5. Remove the disk, wait about 1 hour and then reinsert the disk.

Troubleshoot 4: No Image on the LCD Screen or the External Screen

If you are getting no screen with the Durabrand portable DVD player, then follow the instructions below.

1. You may have turned the internal screen off as you’ve connected the DVD player to an external screen. Press the SCREEN ON/OFF button to turn on the screen.
2. If you’re not getting pictures on your TV through the DVD player, then ensure that all the plugs including the AC adapter are connected correctly.
3. Select the proper video channel on your TV – AV1, AV2, AV3, etc.
4. Make sure that both the TV and the DVD player are ON.

Troubleshoot 5: Bad Picture

If you are getting distorted, squeezed, or stretched pictures on your screen while playing the DVD player, then follow the instructions below to fix it.

1. If you are facing picture distortion while fast forwarding or rapid reversing, then it is a normal case. But if you are facing picture distortion while playing a disk normally, then check if you’ve connected your DVD player to your VCR or not. Playing the Durabrand portable DVD player with VCD often occur picture distortion.
2. If you haven’t connected your DVD player to any VCR and still facing picture distortion, then try changing the screen settings on your TV or LCD screen. If the screen is in standard mode, then set it to widescreen.
3. If you are seeing some lines on the display, then turn the DVD player off and turn it on after the vehicle is started.

Troubleshoot 6: Sound Issues

Follow the instructions below to fix sound problems with your Durabrand portable DVD player.

1. You won’t hear any sound from your DVD player if you set the disk to DTS output or blank audio channel in multiple languages. Select the AC-3 output by pressing the AUDIO button several times, or rest the main language to fix this issue.
2. Try raising the volume of your DVD player.
3. Make sure the audio cables are connected correctly. Check your manual book to connect the audio jacks properly.
4. If you have connected any external device to play the audio, then don’t forget to select the device from the input setting on your DVD player.
5. You can’t hear any sound in the video or the audio is paused or in fast-forward mode.

Issue 7: Remote Control Not Working

If the remote controller of the Durabrand portable DVD player stops working, then follow the instructions below to fix it.

1. Check if the batteries of the remote controller are dead or not. If the batteries are dead, then replace them with new batteries. Put each battery correctly into the remote.
2. Use the remote near the DVD player. Keep the remote at a distance of 6m (20 feet) from the DVD player.
3. Clean the IR sensor of both the remote and the DVD player.
4. Remove any obstacles between the remote and the DVD player.

Troubleshoot 8: The Player’s Controls Don’t Work | Reset the Durabrand Portable DVD Player

The Durabrand DVD player may not work properly due to static electricity, or some other external factors. If the control panel of the DVD player stops working, then you have to reset the player. Here is how you can reset the DVD player:

1. To hard reset your Durabrand DVD player, you simply need to remove the batteries first.
2. Then, disconnect the AC adaptor from the device.
3. Leave the player in this condition for 1 minute.
4. After 1 minute, insert the batteries again and plug back the adaptor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Is My Portable DVD Player Not Working?

If your DVD player isn’t working, then you can apply the first fix from this article. If the fix is unable to help you, then the disk tray, tray motor, or laser of your DVD player might be worn out. As this is a hardware issue, you need to open the housing of your DVD player and inspect the inside of the player with special tools. If you don’t know much about the circuit board, then take your DVD player to a repair store nearby you.

How Do You Reset a Portable DVD Player?

To reset your Portable DVD player, you need to press the combination button on your remote control. You can find the combination code on the user manual book of your DVD player. You can also reset the DVD player via the screen menu. Go to the MENU > SETUP and press RESET to reset your device.

How Do I Fix My Portable DVD Player that Won’t Spin?

If the motor of your DVD player lacks proper lubrication, then it can stick and the player won’t spin. In this can you need to open the DVD player and apply WD-40 or a similar lubricant to the motor and drive shaft.

What Causes a DVD Player to Stop Playing?

There are various reasons why a DVD player may stop playing. The most common reason for an old DVD player to stop playing is the surface inside the DVD player is covered with dust. The other common reasons are:

1. Scratched disk.
2. The dirty lens on the DVD player.
3. Problems with the power cable or adaptor.

Why Does My Portable DVD Player Freeze Up?

If your DVD player is frequently freezing while playing any random disks, then the dust may have accumulated on the laser lens of your DVD player or DVD drive. Again, if you use the DVD player for the long term, then the laser lens may decay and cause freeze-up. The problem with the moto can also occur the same problem with a DVD player. In this case, you can try putting some lubricant similar to WD-40 into the motor of your DVD player.

Conclusion

All the possible and common problems that are encountered by many Durabrand portable DVD player users with the DVD player are described and their solutions are explained above in this article we hope, now you can fix any problems related to your DVD player by following those methods. If you can’t find any solutions or issues in this article then you can check the TROUBLESHOOTING section on the user manual of your DVD player. If none of the troubleshooting methods can fix your DVD player, then the circuit of your DVD player is probably damaged and need to be replaced. In this case, you need to seek a professional or contact Durabrand customer support.