Hitachi DV-RX5000U manual Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks.

Power

 

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No power.

≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.

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The unit switches to the

≥This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (Set Up—Off Timer—

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standby mode.

Off). Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

 

 

≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit

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on.

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

The unit is on but cannot be

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

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operated.

≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.

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≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

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Reset the unit as follows:

 

 

1.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í, DVD POWER] for about 10 sec-

 

 

onds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

 

 

2.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

 

 

 

 

Picture

≥When progressive output is on, refer also to “Progressive video” below.

 

 

The images from this unit do

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, S-VIDEO OUT ter-

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not appear on the television.

minal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit.

 

 

 

 

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

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≥You have set “TV Type” to “4:3 (480P)” or “16:9 (480P)” in the TV Screen menus, but the

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television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP] on

 

 

 

 

the unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Television reception worsens

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television.

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after connecting the unit.

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult your

 

 

 

 

dealer if reception does not improve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

 

Screen size is wrong.

≥Check the settings on your television.

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appear.

≥Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.

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≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for

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DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen menu.

 

 

 

On-screen messages do not

≥Go to the Display menu and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”.

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The blue background does

≥Go to the Display menu and select “On” for “Blue Background”.

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not appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is ghosting.

≥Turn “MPEG-DNR” off if it is on.

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Play stops for a moment dur-

≥Play may stop where two play lists join, but this is not a malfunction.

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ing Quick View.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Progressive video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is ghosting when pro-

≥Set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on

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gressive output is on.

DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no apparent change

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

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in picture quality when

 

 

 

 

adjusted with the Video menu

 

 

 

 

in the on-screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents DVD Video Recorder ExampleGetting FCC NoteBefore moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty Features Getting startedTable of contents AccessoriesAntenna and television connections Setting upDo not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder Remote control BatteriesUse Do notIf Plug-in Auto Tuning fails Adding and deleting channelsCH Setting and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select VCR PlusrPress 3, 4 to Select Guide Channel you want to set and pressOther channel settings Press 3, 4 to select the caption and then pressPress 3, 4 to select the channel and then press Press 3, 4 to select the first char- acter and then pressSet up to match your television Television operationPress 3, 4 to select TV Screen and press Press 3, 4 to select TV Type and press EnterDisc information Remote control How to open the remote controlPower button Í, DVD Power Control reference guideMain unit Unit’s displayPress REC Mode to select the recording mode next Recording television programsPress ¥, REC to start recording RecordingInserting discs Recording modes and approximate recording times in hoursWatching the television while recording Recording from a video cassette recorderPlaying discs Press 1 PlayBack PlayingUsing the Direct Navigator When a menu screen appears on the televisionPosition Memory Other methods of play SkippingSlow-motion play Frame-by-frame viewingFast forward and rewind-SEARCH Selecting an amount of time to skip- Time SlipPlayback by skipping to a desired time Time Navi Using on-screen menus to mark positions Marking places to play again-MARKER1s10 1 Marking positions directlyUsing menus to play MP3 discs Using the tree screen to find a groupPress TOP Menu Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press EnterPlaying while you are recording Simultaneous rec and playPress 3, 4 to select a program and press Enter Reviewing the recorded images while recording-Time SlipUsing the Functions window Changing audioPress Audio Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an itemTimer recording Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordingsSpecify a time to stop recording PressManually programming timer recordings Press Cancel or ADD/DLT to delete Check programsChange or delete the program Press 3, 4 to select the programEntering text Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectCharacter and press Enter EditingCreating play lists Press Enter at the start pointTo clear the play list screen To stop partway throughPlaying play lists Press 3, 4 to select the play list and press EnterPlaying play list scenes To erase a play list or a play list scene during playbackEditing play lists Re-edit MoveErase Editing programs Protection and press Enter atPress Enter at Start pointDisc setting Erase all programsFormat PreparationPress 2 to set disc protection and press Enter Press 2 to Press 2 to selectSelect Yes Start and press To stop formattingUsing on-screen menus Common proceduresDisc menu Advanced operationPlay menu Audio menuMPEG-DNR Video menuOFF On-screen displays Changing the information displayedPress Status Display examplesHome Theater Enjoying more powerful soundEnjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver OperationAdvanced One cable TV box/satellite receiverConnecting an amplifier or system component Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapesDigital connection Analog connectionConnecting other video equipment Video cable§Other video equipment Connect to the video and audio output terminalsOther antenna connection to the unit Other antenna connectionsOther antenna connection from the unit to the television Changing the remote control code Press SetupRemote control code on the unit has been set Remote control code on the remote control has been setChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsScreen AudioDTS Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen See page 46 for menu and option detailsClock settings Press 3, 4 to select Auto Clock Setting and press EnterPress 3, 4 to select Manual Clock Setting and press Enter Auto Clock SettingDisc handling \GlossaryReference On the television Error messagesOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide Title or chapter doesn’t play Maintenance Product ServiceTo clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth Disc or use a new discSpecifications Instalación básica Conexiones del televisor y de la antenaPlug-in para Sintonización automática Para disfrutar del vídeo progresivoGuía VCR Plusi para ajuste de canales Instalación para ajustar su televisorGrabación de programas de televisión Reproducción durante la grabación Introducción de discosVisualización del televisor durante la grabación Reproducción de discos Para detener la reproducciónPara hacer una pausa en la reproducción Bandeja del discoCuando aparece una pantalla de menús en el televisor Utilización del Navegador directoMemoria de posición Para borrar un programa que se está reproduciendoClock setting CM Skip Connection IndexErase Protection
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