It's how I check it out. No need to play with settings if the first movie doesn't have sound.
Also, some DVDs output HD Sound and you need to find either the player's sound menu or the DVD disc menu to select old stereo.
hooked a Sylvania compact dvd player sdvd1041-dg1, to my tv. Played movie great with sound. Put a movie in later that night. Picture was good, but no sound? Didn't do anything different. Any suggestions? Thank you

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