Meridian Audio FPP-61HD20, FPP-50HD20, FPP-42HD20 Troubleshooting, Symptom Checks Remedy

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Troubleshooting

If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service.

Symptom

Checks

Remedy

Mechanical sound is heard.

• Maybe the sound from the cooling fans used to prevent over heating.

 

 

 

The unit emits a crackling sound.

• Are the image and sound normal?

• If there are no abnormalities in the image

 

 

and sound, the noise is caused by the

 

 

cabinet reacting to changes in humidity. This

 

 

will not affect performance.

 

 

 

Picture is disturbed.

• Is a connected component set directly in

• Leave some space between the display and

Sound is noisy.

front or at the side of the display?

the connected components.

Remote control operates erroneously.

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does not work.

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

out?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is IR REMOTE set to ON?

• Set IR REMOTE OFF on OPTION3 menu.

 

 

 

 

• Has an ID number been set for the main

• Set an ID number with the ID SELECT

 

unit?

button, or set the ID number to ALL.

 

 

 

Monitor’s power does not turn on

• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into

• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power

when the remote control’s power

a power outlet?

outlet.

button is pressed.

 

 

• Are all the monitor’s indicators off?

• Press the power button on the monitor to

 

 

turn on the power.

 

 

 

 

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

out?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is IR REMOTE set to ON?

• Set IR REMOTE OFF.

 

 

 

 

• Has an ID number been set for the main

• Set an ID number with the ID SELECT

 

unit?

button, or set the ID number to ALL.

 

 

 

Monitor does not operate when the

• Is the remote control pointed at the

• Point the remote control at the monitor’s

remote control’s buttons are pressed.

monitor, or is there an obstacle between

remote control sensor when pressing

 

the remote control and the monitor?

buttons, or remove the obstacle.

 

 

 

 

• Is direct sunlight or strong artificial light

• Eliminate the light by closing curtains,

 

shining on the monitor’s remote control

pointing the light in a different direction, etc.

 

sensor?

 

 

 

 

 

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn out?

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

 

• The remote cable is plugged into the

• Unplug the remote cable from the monitor.

 

REMOTE IN terminal (Wired).

 

 

 

 

The front panel buttons of the main

• The front panel buttons do not function

• Set the Control Lock to OFF.

unit do not function.

during Control Lock.

 

 

 

 

No sound or picture is produced.

• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into

• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power

 

a power outlet?

outlet.

 

 

 

Picture appears but no sound is

• Is the volume set at the minimum?

• Increase the volume.

produced.

 

 

• Is the mute mode set?

• Press the remote control’s MUTE button.

 

• Are the speakers properly connected?

• Connect the speakers properly.

 

 

 

 

• Is AUDIO INPUT set correctly?

• Set AUDIO INPUT on the AUDIO menu

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

Poor picture with VIDEO signal input.

• Improper control setting.

• Adjust picture control as needed.

 

Local interference.

Try another location for the monitor.

 

Cable interconnections.

Be sure all connections are secure.

 

Input impedance is not correct level.

 

 

 

 

Poor picture with RGB signal input.

• Improper control setting.

• Adjust picture controls as needed.

 

Incorrect 15 PIN connector pin

Check pin assignments and connections.

 

connections.

 

 

 

 

Tint is poor or colors are weak.

• Are the tint and colors properly adjusted?

• Adjust the tint and color (under PICTURE).

 

 

 

Nothing appears on screen.

• Is the computer’s power turned on?

• Turn on the computer’s power.

 

 

 

 

• Is a source connected?

• Connect source to the monitor.

 

 

 

 

• Is the power management function in the

• Operate the computer (move the mouse,

 

standby or off mode?

etc.).

 

 

 

 

• Is LOOP OUT set to ON?

• Set LOOP OUT OFF.

Part of picture is cut off or picture is

• Is the position adjustment appropriate?

• Adjust the IMAGE ADJUST properly.

not centered.

 

 

 

 

 

Image is too large or too small.

• Is the screen size adjustment

• Press the WIDE button on the remote

 

appropriate?

control and adjust properly.

 

 

 

Picture is unstable.

• Is the computer’s resolution setting

• Set to the proper resolution.

 

appropriate?

 

 

 

 

POWER/STANDBY indicator is

• Horizontal and / or vertical sync signal is

• Check the input signal.

lighted in red.

not present when the Intelligent Power

 

 

Manager control is on.

 

 

 

 

POWER/STANDBY indicator is

• The temperature inside the main unit has

• Promptly switch off the power of the main

blinking in red.

become too high and has activated the

unit and wait until the internal temperature

 

protector.

drops. See*1.

 

 

 

POWER/STANDBY indicator is

——————

• Prompty switch off the power of the main

blinking in green and red, or green.

unit. See *2.

 

 

 

 

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