When I turn on the TV, the DVD player has always made a sound as though it was being activated. It would cycle for a few moments (like it was looking for the DVD) and then the sound would stop. But lately, when I turn on the TV, the cycle does not stop after a few moments. I have to turn off the TV and then turn it back on, and then it will cycle for a few moments and the sound stops. Sometimes, when I turn on the TV, the DVD player will make a thumping noise and I have to turn off the TV and then start it up again and the noise goes away. I think the DVD player needs to be repaired. Since we don't use it, does anyone know how I can just disconnect it so we can continue to utilize the TV and not have any more DVD issues? Thanks.