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Why does my Sony DVD player say Cannot play this disc?

By Emily Wong

Why does my Sony DVD player say Cannot play this disc?

Verify the disc that you are trying to play is supported by the player. If the disc is dirty with fingerprints or smudges, or if the disc is scratched or broken, the player may not recognize the disc, clean the disc using a soft, dry cloth. Reset the player back to the factory-default specifications.

How do you troubleshoot a DVD player?

Open the Windows Media Player DVD troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting.

Why is my Sony Blu ray player not working?

Network Connection Problems. In most cases, a Sony Blu-ray player won’t connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable if the network you’re connecting to is faulty or experiencing technical difficulty. If the modem is unable to connect to the Internet Service Provider, pressing the “Reset” button on the device usually restores network connectivity.

How do you hook up a Sony DVD player?

Sony DVD players connect to a television or other audio-video (AV) component with a composite AV cable. Connect the three plugs on one end of the composite cable to the yellow video and white and red audio jacks on the back of the Sony DVD player.

How do you reset a Sony Blu ray player?

Press the “FF” button on the player — do not use the remote control — and hold it for about eight seconds until the message “Reset” appears on the display, followed by the player turning off. Wait about 10 seconds after the player turns off.

Open the Windows Media Player DVD troubleshooter by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting.

Network Connection Problems. In most cases, a Sony Blu-ray player won’t connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable if the network you’re connecting to is faulty or experiencing technical difficulty. If the modem is unable to connect to the Internet Service Provider, pressing the “Reset” button on the device usually restores network connectivity.

Sony DVD players connect to a television or other audio-video (AV) component with a composite AV cable. Connect the three plugs on one end of the composite cable to the yellow video and white and red audio jacks on the back of the Sony DVD player.

Press the “FF” button on the player — do not use the remote control — and hold it for about eight seconds until the message “Reset” appears on the display, followed by the player turning off. Wait about 10 seconds after the player turns off.