Trouble Shooting Guide - Hitachi PDV512 Instruction Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

If it appears that your DVD-Video player is faulty, first consult this checklist. It may be that something simple
has been overlooked.
Under no circumstances should you try to repair yourself. Only qualified service personnel can
remove the cover or service this player.
NO POWER
• Check if power plug is properly connected.
• Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another appliance.
NO PICTURE ( When connected to TV )
• Check if the TV is connected and switched on.
• Select the correct AV input on the TV.
• Check the video connection.
• Check channel selector is set to AV on the TV ( See your TV manual for instructions ).
DISTORTED PICTURE
• Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with soft cloth, wiping from centre to edge.
• Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.
COMPLETELY DISTORTED PICTURE ( When Connected to TV )
• The disc is not formatted to the TV-set used ( PAL / NTSC ).
NO COLOR IN PICTURE ( When Connected to TV )
• The disc is not formatted to the TV-set used ( PAL / NTSC ).
• Ensure DVD Player is not connected through VCR.
DISC CAN'T BE PLAYED
• Ensure the disc is label side up.
• Clean the disc.
• Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
NO SOUND OR PICTURE ( LCD SCREEN )
• Check audio connections.
• Make sure the sound setup of DVD disc is correct.
• Check AV switch position.
NO RETURN TO START-UP SCREEN WHEN DISC IS REMOVED
• Check to see if the program requires another disc to be loaded.
• Reset by unplugging the player from the power supply, then connect the power supply again.
THE PLAYER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE CONTROL
• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path.
• Inspect or replace the batteries.
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