HP RC5240P manual Reference, Troubleshooting

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Reference

Troubleshooting

Common Problem

Solution

 

 

No Power

Insert the power cord’s plug securely into the outlet.

 

 

Power turns itself off

The power is automatically turned off after approx 30 minutes have elapsed in the stop

 

 

mode (auto power-off feature). Turn power back on.

 

 

Player fails to start, even

• Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.

when PLAY is pressed

• This player plays only DVD discs, Audio CDs and Video CDs.

 

 

Play commences but then

• The disc is dirty. Clean it.

stops immediately

• Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out.

 

 

No picture

• Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

 

 

• Turn on the TV’s power.

 

 

• Ensure that the input setting for the TV is correct.

 

 

Picture is distorted during

• It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning.

forward and reverse scan

 

 

 

No sound or distorted sound

• Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.

 

 

• Ensure that the input settings and the volume adjustment for the TV

 

 

and/or receiver are correct.

 

 

• No sound is heard during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play.

 

 

No operations can be

• The batteries in the remote may need replacing.

performed with remote

• Operate the remote control closer to the DVD player.

 

 

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the DVD player or

 

 

other component.

 

 

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for 60 seconds

 

 

to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.

 

 

Reinstall batteries and try remote again. You may need to reprogram it.

 

 

 

The

icon appears on screen

• The feature or action cannot be completed at this time because:

 

 

1. The discs’s software restricts it.

 

 

2. The disc’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).

 

 

3. The feature is not available at the moment.

 

 

4. You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is

 

 

out of range.

 

 

No sound while playing a DVD

• The DTS option is selected but your receiver has no DTS decoder, or you

 

 

don’t have a receiver connected.

 

 

 

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Contents RC5240P Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information FCC Note for U.S.ATable of Contents Table of Contents Other Information This page intentionally left blank Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections and Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVComponents Cables Needed Connection Go to TitleDVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks DVD Player + TV + VCR Go to ChapterPlease Read This Before Using the Digital Audio OUT Jack Dolby Digital and DTSDVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital or DTS Receiver To Connect the DVD PlayerPRO Logic Or Stereo Receiver DVD Player + TV + Dolby Pro Logic or Stereo Receiver DVD Player DVD Player + TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Component Video Y PB PR Jacks Jacks on the Back of the DVD PlayerAudio OUT R and L Front Panel Controls Install Batteries in the Remote Important Battery InformationTurn on the TV and DVD Player Point the Remote in the Right DirectionHow to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel Video Input Channel VariationsComponent Buttons Remote Control ButtonsQuick Tour of The Remote Connections and Setup This page intentionally left blank Playing DVDs Using Different Menus Playing DVDsRegional Coding Loading and Playing DiscsTip Using a Disc MenuTo Load and Play a Disc Playing DVDs DVD Playback Features Fast Motion Playback Picture ScanFreeze Frame and Frame Advance Skipping ChaptersProgram Play ModeRandom Entering an Elapsed Time Selecting a Chapter NumberSelecting a Title Number Changing the Camera Angle SubtitlesChanging the Audio Language AB Repeat Using the Repeat FeatureRepeating a Chapter or Title This page intentionally left blank Playing Audio CDs and MP3 discs Loading and Playing an Audio CD Audio CD Playback FeaturesPlaying Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Program Play ModeRandom Repeat Using the Repeat FeatureTo Repeat a Track or Disc Skipping Tracks Playing MP3 discsSelecting Tracks This page intentionally left blank Playing Video CDs What is a Video CD? Playing Video CDsVideo CD Disc Menu If the Video CD Has Playback ControlResuming Playback Control Using the Time Search FeatureIndex Feature This page intentionally left blank Display Menu Sound Menu Password Menu Preferences Menu Menu SystemImage Setup Menu The Display MenuMenu System Video Out Menu LanguageRange Sound MenuSelecting Digital Output Type Speakers Changing the Password Mode Password MenuCreating a Password Selecting the Subtitle Language Preferences MenuSelecting the Audio Preference Setting the Ratings Limit Changing the Disc Menu LanguageDefaults Dimming the Front DisplayThis page intentionally left blank Other Information Troubleshooting ReferenceDVD Problem Solution Limited Warranty RCA Digital Video Disc DVD Player What your warranty coversFor how long after your purchase What we will doProduct Registration What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty This page intentionally left blank Accessories and Order Form Accessory Order Form for Your DVD PlayerTo Place an Order Ronks, PASymbols IndexReference Thomson multimedia Inc