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RQT8745
Messages
The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and
use.

On the television Page

On the unit’s display

aThe messages are alternately displayed.
Disc handling

Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Disc handling precautions

pDo not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc
warping, rendering it unusable).
pDo not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
pDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
pDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
pDo not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs etc).
–Discs that are b adly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth

pNever use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
pBefore using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
pCleaning of the lens is generally not necessary.
pDo not use any lens cleaners as they may damage the unit.
Cannot play. pYou inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). 4, 5
Cannot display on this unit. pYou tried to play a non-compatible image. 5
Copyrighted material. Audio
will not be output from HDMI. pShould you connect equipment that does not s upport HDCP the audio from the CPPM
copy protected DVD-Audio cannot be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the
audio cable of the Audio/Video cable (Red, White), optical digital audio cable
or coaxial
cable
to the corresponding terminals.
8–10
No disc pThe disc may be upside down. —
pThe operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —
F99 pThe unit fails to operate properly. Press [¦/I POWER] on the main unit to switch the unit to
standby. Now press [¦/I POWER] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
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HDMI ONLYapSome BD-Video discs can only be output with HDMI. —
No PLAY pWhen there is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video or DVD-Video. 21
No READ pThe disc is dirty or badly s cratched. The unit cannot play. —
PLEASE WAITapDisplayed when the unit is started and turned off. This is not a malfunction.
pThe unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE
WAIT” is displayed.
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SET
(“t” stands for a number.)
pThe remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the
remote control.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the
same time for more than 2 seconds.
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UNFORMATapYou inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-
RW (DVD-Video format).
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UNSUPPORTapYou have inserted a disc the unit cannot play. 4, 5
U59 pThe unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the
message disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling
fan on the rear of the unit.
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U71 pThe connected equipment is not HDMI compatible. —
U72
U73 pThe HDMI connection acts unusually.
–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
–Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
–The HDMI cable is damaged.
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H
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or F
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pThere is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the
unit’s condition.)
pCheck the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not
disappear, do the following.
1. Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.
2. Press [¦/I POWER] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)
If the service number does not disappear despite doing the above, request service from
the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.
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Reference Messages / Disc handling / Maintenance
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