dvd is not working vs dvd is not on

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'DVD is not working' implies that the DVD player or the DVD itself is malfunctioning. On the other hand, 'DVD is not on' suggests that the DVD player is not turned on. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific situation you want to communicate.

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dvd is not working

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the DVD player or the DVD itself is malfunctioning.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that the DVD player is not functioning properly or the DVD is not playing as expected.

Examples:

My DVD is not working. I think it's broken.
The DVD is not working, so we can't watch the movie.
I tried to play the DVD, but it's not working.
She said her DVD player is not working anymore.
Is your DVD working fine or do you need help fixing it?

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Carmela, the DVD is for you.
I expect the DVD is still in the machine.
My "The Final Kickening" DVD is missing.
Sir, your DVD is ready.
This DVD is their entire case, Leanne.
Now this DVD is heavily encrypted.
Cambo, the DVD is stashed in your cart.
Whoever stole the DVD is on that security footage.
Our brand new Top Gear DVD is called
This DVD is the destiny the sword has chosen for me.
Speaking of which, director's commentary on that DVD is absurd.
And our Season 2 DVD is full of amazing extras.
No, this DVD is a reward for when you finish your homework.
And, this DVD is chock full of extras including a 20-minute Christmas Special that you can only get on the DVD.
This DVD is from a camera mounted above the training pool.
but the... dvd is gone.
A box of DVDs is not a gold mine.
This new Directive on enforcement officially declares people making illegal copies to be thieves, but everyone has known for a long time that pirating of software, CDs and DVDs is a punishable offence.
No Audio Quality settings available for AC3 pass-through. The audio stream from the Video DVD is used without any changes.
Our goal is a repository of published designs so clear, so complete, that a single burned DVD is effectively a civilization starter kit.

Alternatives:

The DVD player is not functioning.
The DVD is malfunctioning.
The DVD is not playing.
The DVD is broken.
The DVD is not operating correctly.

dvd is not on

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the DVD player is not turned on.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that the DVD player is not powered on and ready to play a DVD.

Examples:

The DVD is not on, so we can't watch the movie.
Make sure the DVD player is on before inserting the disc.
I forgot to turn on the DVD, that's why it's not playing.
Is the DVD on? It doesn't seem to be working.
Check if the DVD is on and connected properly.

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And, this DVD is chock full of extras including a 20-minute Christmas Special that you can only get on the DVD.
Carmela, the DVD is for you.
I expect the DVD is still in the machine.
My "The Final Kickening" DVD is missing.
Sir, your DVD is ready.
This DVD is their entire case, Leanne.
Now this DVD is heavily encrypted.
Cambo, the DVD is stashed in your cart.
Whoever stole the DVD is on that security footage.
Our brand new Top Gear DVD is called
This DVD is the destiny the sword has chosen for me.
Speaking of which, director's commentary on that DVD is absurd.
And our Season 2 DVD is full of amazing extras.
No, this DVD is a reward for when you finish your homework.
This DVD is from a camera mounted above the training pool.
but the... dvd is gone.
A box of DVDs is not a gold mine.
This new Directive on enforcement officially declares people making illegal copies to be thieves, but everyone has known for a long time that pirating of software, CDs and DVDs is a punishable offence.
No Audio Quality settings available for AC3 pass-through. The audio stream from the Video DVD is used without any changes.
Our goal is a repository of published designs so clear, so complete, that a single burned DVD is effectively a civilization starter kit.

Alternatives:

The DVD player is not powered on.
The DVD player is not turned on.
The DVD player is off.
The DVD player is not activated.
The DVD player is in standby mode.

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dvd is not working vs dvd is not on