Lights and Indicators
The indicator lights on the front of each HDP50 unit show you the status of each unit as well as the status of the connection between the units.
Power indicator (red) | On | Power on | English |
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| Off | Power off |
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Link indicator | On | Powerlink Link detected, no traffic |
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(green/orange/red) | Blinking | Powerlink traffic detected |
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| Green | Powerlink connection quality is good |
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| Orange | Powerlink connection quality is fair |
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| Red | Powerlink connection quality is bad |
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| Off | No Powerlink Link detected |
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Data indicator | On | Ethernet Link detected |
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(green) | Blinking | Ethernet traffic detected |
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| Off | No Ethernet Link detected |
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*If an HDP50 unit loses its Ethernet link for more than 60 seconds (or if you unplug its Ethernet cable), it goes into standby mode. The Power indicator blinks in standby mode. The Link and Data indicators turn off.
Troubleshooting
Most problems with the HDP50 Powerlink Internet Media Kit can be solved by correcting common mistakes in installation. If the steps below do not solve your difficulty, remove both units from the electrical outlets, remove all cords and reinstall making sure to follow instructions on page 3. If you still experience difficulty with the units, contact RCA customer service at
Your situation (system location, characteristics of the home/office) can, in some instances, affect performance and occasional interference may be experienced. Some static, buzzing or humming at certain locations within the operating area is possible. However, if you experience unusual levels of noise, follow the trouble shooting actions below.
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Power indicator | Make sure the unit is plugged directly into a functional AC outlet— | |
doesn't light | not a switched outlet, plug strip, unit surge suppressor, extension | |
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| problem persists, contact customer support at the number listed | |
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Power indicator is | The unit may not be installed correctly. Refer to the set up section | |
on; Link indicator | and install it again. | |
is blinking red | The units might be too far apart from each other. Try different | |
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electrical outlets until you get a blinking green or blinking orange | ||
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