Troubleshooting - Hitachi DV-DS253E Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
Symptom
No power.
No picture.
No sound.
The playback picture is
poor.
The recorder does not
start playback.
The picture from the
external input is distorted
Some channels are
skipped over when using
/ .
The picture or sound of
broadcasting channel is
weak or missing.
Camcorder image is not
shown.
Camcorder image via
A/V input or DV IN to
recorder is not shown on
TV screen.
Cause
• The power cord is disconnected.
• TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set to
TV.
• [Progressive Scan: ON] is specified.
• The TV is not set to receive recorder
signal output.
• The video cable is not connected
securely.
• The connected TV power is turned off.
• The equipment connected with the
audio cable is not set to receive recorder
signal output.
• The audio cables are not connected
securely.
• The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.
• The audio connecting cord is damaged. • Replace it with new one.
• The disc is dirty.
• No disc is inserted.
• An unplayable disc is inserted.
• The disc is placed upside down.
• The disc is not placed within the guide.
• The disc is dirty.
• The Rating level is set.
• The video signal from the external
component is copy-protected.
• Those channels are not stored in the
recorder.
• Aerial or cables are loose.
• Camcorder is off.
• The recorder's source is incorrect.
Solution
• Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
• Press TV/DVD on the remote control
repeatedly to choose DVD mode. TV
indicator disappears in the display
window.
• Hold down the STOP button for at least 5
seconds.
• Select the appropriate video input mode
on the TV so the picture from the
recorder appears on the TV screen.
• Connect the video cable securely.
• Turn on the TV.
• Select the correct input mode on the
audio receiver so you can listen to the
sound from the recorder.
• Connect the audio cable securely.
• Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.
• Clean the disc.
• Insert a disc. (Check that the disc
indicator in the display window is lit.)
• Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc
type, color system, and regional code.)
• Place the disc with the playback side
down.
• Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
• Clean the disc.
• Cancel the Rating function or change the
rating level.
• You cannot connect via this recorder.
Connect the component directly to your
TV.
• Restore channels. See "Program Edit" on
page 20.
• Tighten connections or replace cable.
• Turn camcorder on and operate
properly.
• Use EXTERNAL INPUT to select input
channel (AV1, AV2, DV, etc.)
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