Operation

The unit is on but cannot be

≥The unit can be operated only when closed with the screen facing outwards. (> 10, 3 or 4

operated.

in “Installation of the unit”)

 

≥Is the incorrect playback media or operation function selected?

 

≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other

 

external factor. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off,

 

disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), and then reconnect it.

 

≥Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

 

 

Play fails to start even when

≥Insert the media correctly with the label facing up. (> 13)

[1] (PLAY) is pressed.

≥The media is dirty. (> 5)

Play starts but then stops

≥You tried to play a blank media or unplayable media on this unit. (> 6)

immediately.

[DivX]: If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (> 20)

 

 

No response when remote

≥The unit can be operated only when closed with the screen facing outwards. (> 10, 3 or 4

control buttons pressed.

in “Installation of the unit”)

 

≥Check that the battery is installed correctly. (> 9)

 

≥The battery is depleted: Replace it with new one. (> 9)

 

≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. (> 9)

Start up is slow.

≥Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”. (> 36)

It takes time before play starts.

≥Start up takes time in the following situations.

j Immediately after a power failure or the AC adaptor is connected.

 

j When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

 

 

Played back image is distorted

≥High definition video (transfer rate of 18 Mbps or faster) cannot be played back correctly if it

or does not playback correctly.

was recorded on a DVD compatible to double speed or slower.

([AVCHD])

 

Cannot set “On” in “24p Output”.

≥Only when this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, you

 

can set to “On”. (> 34)

 

 

LCD

No picture on the LCD.

≥Check connections. (> 11)

 

≥Select “On” in “Monitor”. (> 13)

 

≥The LCD screen is turned off automatically when the LCD screen is rotated. (> 10)

 

≥The LCD screen can be turned on only when the unit is closed with the screen facing

 

outwards. (> 10, 3 or 4 in “Installation of the unit”)

 

[DivX]: Images may not be output due to how files were created. (> 38)

The LCD is dark.

≥Select the appropriate picture quality mode. (> 13)

 

 

LCD pixels turn black or radiate

≥The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the pixels are active, but of

different colors.

the remaining of 0.01 %, there are pixels that may be black or emit light constantly. This

 

phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Picture is distorted.

≥The quality of video will lower on the screen of this unit when HDMI is connected. (> 25)

 

 

There is a lot of after-image

≥Turn “3D NR” or “Integrated NR” off if it is on. (> 24)

when playing video.

 

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture

≥Check the setting for “TV Aspect”. (> 34)

expands left and right.

≥Check the setting for “Screen Aspect”. (> 16)

Screen size is wrong.

 

 

 

Still pictures (JPEG) do not

≥The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play

play back normally.

back. (> 38)

 

 

Sound

No sound from the unit’s speaker.

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

Cannot switch audio.

≥The speaker is off if headphones are connected. ≥Turn up the volume. (> 14)

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. (> 16)

[DivX]: Audio may not be output depending on how files were created. (> 38)

≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created. ≥When connecting an amplifier/receiver using an HDMI cable, you cannot switch the audio if “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” to “PCM” or connect using AV IN/OUT terminal. (> 33)

Reference

RQT9334

(ENG)

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