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Troubleshooting guide
Still pictures
Cannot display Direct
Navigator screen.
Cannot edit or format a card.
The contents of the card
cannot be read.
Transferring (dubbing),
erasing and setting protection
takes a long time.
The PC card cannot be
removed.
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized
servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Refer to "Customer Services Directory" on page 55.
Maintenance/Disc and card handling
Unit care
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit's lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1, where
available) about once every year, depending on frequency of use
and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner's instructions
carefully before use.
Disc and card handling
∫ How to hold a disc or
card
Do not touch the recorded
surface or the terminal surface.
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≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or while the unit is standing by for timer
recording.
≥Release the card's protection setting. (With some cards, the "Write protection Off" message
sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)
≥The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be
damaged.)
Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit.
≥The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this
unit.
≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.
≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.
≥When repeating transferring (dubbing) or erasing, it may sometimes take a long time.
Format the disc or card.
≥Make sure the PC card is slotted home firmly before attempting to remove.
∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,
where available).
≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
[VCD]
[CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫ Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc
warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other
strange things.
≥Do not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs, etc).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
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