Troubleshooting Guide - Hitachi DV-PF5EUK Instruction Manual

Dvd player with video cassette recorder
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the DVD/VCR does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Instruction Manual, check the DVD/VCR, con-
sulting the following checklist.
Problem
No power
No sound or picture
Distorted picture
Completely distorted picture or
black/white picture with DVD
No sound or distorted sound
No audio at digital output
No sound and picture
Picture freezes momentarily
during playback
Disc can't be played
No return to start-up screen when
disc is removed
The DVD/VCR does not respond to
the remote control
Buttons do not work or DVD/VCR stops
responding
DVD/VCR does not respond to some
operating commands during playback.
DVD/VCR cannot read
CDs/DVDs
NOTES:
Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the descrip-
tion in this Instruction Manual for details on correct operations.
• Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during programme playback.
• Some functions are prohibited on some discs.
Solution
–Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
–Unplug the outlet once, and wait for 5-10seconds and
then plug it in again.
–Check if the TV is switched on.
–Check the video connection.
–Check the VIDEO/AUDIO cable connections to the TV
(See Connecting to a TV).
–Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear.
This is not a malfunction.
–Chech if the PROGRESSVE mode is set correctly according to
your TV.
–Connect DVD/VCR directly to the TV.
–Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD/VCR.
–Adjust the volume.
–Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
–Check the digital connections.
–Check if the audio format of the selected audio language
matches your receiver capabilities.
–Check that the VIDEO/AUDIO cable is connected to the correct
device (See Connecting to a TV).
–Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and
clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge.
–Clean the disc.
–Clean the disc.
–Ensure the disc label is facing up.
–Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
–Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.
–Insert a correct disc that plays on this DVD/VCR.
–Reset the DVD/VCR by switching the DVD/VCR off, then on
again.
–Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the
front of the DVD/VCR.
–Reduce the distance to the DVD/VCR.
–Replace the batteries in the remote control.
–Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.
–To completely reset the DVD/VCR, unplug the AC
cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds.
–Operations may not be permitted by the disc.
Refer to the instructions of the disc.
–Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to
clean the lens before sending the DVD/VCR for repair.
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