Hitachi HTD-K160 instruction manual Additional Information, Troubleshooting, No power, No picture

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest ser- vice center.

No power.

Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet?

One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In this event, unplug the player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again.

No picture.

Check that the system is connected securely.

The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

Make sure you connect the system to video input connector on the TV (see page 17).

Make sure you turn on the TV.

Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from this system.

The picture noise appears.

Clear the disc.

If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD pro- grams could affect picture quality. If you still experience prob- lems after checking your connections, please try connect- ing your DVD system directly to your TVs S-Video input, if your TV is equipped with this input (see page 17).

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set TV DISPLAYin the SETUP menu when you play a wide picture.

The aspect rate is fixed on your DVD disc.

If you connect the system with the S-Video cable, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not change the as- pect rate.

Depending on the TV, you may not change the aspect rate.

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

Make sure that you have selected the correct source on the system.

Press MUTE button on the remote control if the red LED on the front panel is blinking.

The protective device on the system has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

The system is in pause mode or in slow-motion play mode,

or fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press to return to normal play mode.

Check the speaker settings (see page 15~17, 31~32).

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Contents DVD Digital Theater System Connection to Power For the area of Great Britain Declaration of ConformityMains Cord Aboveall Some DO’S and DON’T on the Safe USE of Your EquipmentWelcome Refer servicing to qualified personnel onlyBattery Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions Conventions about This Manual Features of This SystemDo not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself Copy protectionType of Disc That Can be Played on This System Disc handling precautions Disc cleaning precautionsDisc installing precautions Selecting the Type of Disc for the Connected TV Connecting to the Multi-system TV DiscConnecting to Ntsc TV Disc PAL NtscIndex to Parts and Controls Front PanelFront Panel Display Main Unit Rear Panel Subwoofer Rear PanelAudio Input Remote Control Installations Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlUnpacking Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakersExamples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Skill of connecting speaker wires Antenna HookupsIf you have poor FM reception Connecting the AC Power Cord TV and Optional Compo- nent HookupsRequired cords On TV screen On front panel display Basic FunctionalBasic Play WaitingSkip Next or Previous Slow-Motion PlayLocate a Point Quickly Basic PlayUsing the DVD menu Using the Menu for Each DVDUsing the title menu Using the root menuPlaying Video CDs with PBCTo go back to the menu screen Repeat Play Program Play EQ PlayRock Jazz Classic POP If the playing disc is CVD, Svcd or VCD Selecting a Start Point Using the Time CodeSelecting a Track Using Number Buttons If the playing disc is DVDWhen playing back a CVD, AVCD,VCD or CD Checking Information Using DisplayWhen playing back a DVD When playing back a MP3Settings Adjustments Using the Setup MenuSetup MENU--MAIN Setup Menu Item List AudiosetupGeneral Setup TV Display Setting TV Type SettingVideo OUT Setting Angle Mark Setting Screen Saver SettingOSD Language Setting Center Delay Setting Speaker SetupBest Position Setting Rear Delay SettingTo specify the balance of the speak- ers Best Position SettingHeight To specify the level of the speak- ersAudio Setup Preference SetupParental Setting Exit SetupDisc Menu Setting Password Setting Defaults SettingSpecial Functions Picture ZoomingAngle Selection Subtitle Language Selec- tionAudio Language Selection Using Headphones PhoneOther Functions Listening to the RadioPresetting Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to an External Source Selecting Listening ModesUsing the Sleep Timer Additional Information TroubleshootingNo power No pictureTroubleshooting Glossary DTSMpeg Audio Glossary DVDSpecifications HITACHIEUROPES.A UnitedkingdomGermany Greece