48
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Picture is distorted or jumps
• MPEG-2 decoding
• It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump
during fast forward or reverse play
or show some distortion during rapid play.
Unit turns off by itself
• Auto Power Off setting is active
• Check Auto Power Off setting in GENERAL SETUP menu.
Some remote buttons do not operate • Function not permitted at this time
• With most discs, some functions are not permitted at certain
during DVD play; prohibited symbol
times (e.g., Track Skip) or at all (e.g., direct audio track
Ø
appears selection).
The OSD menu is in a foreign
• Incorrect OSD language
• Change the display language selection in the GENERAL SETUP
language
menu.
The
Ø
symbol appears
• Requested function not available
• Certain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during
at this time
some passages of a disc.
Picture is displayed in the
• Incorrect match of aspect-ratio
• Change aspect-ratio settings.
wrong aspect ratio
settings to disc
Disc will not copy to VCR
• Copy protection
• Many DVDs are encoded with copy protection to prevent
copying to VCR.
Password not accepted
• Incorrect password being used or
• Factory default password “1211” always remains active.
password has been forgotten
Screen saver not activated
• Screen saver will not activate when
• Clear on-screen menus or press Video Off Button to avoid
on-screen menus are displayed
burn-in on plasma and CRT displays.
Cannot program playlist
• Programmed play is not available for
• Programmed play is available only for CDs.
all disc types
• DVD 48 must be in Stop mode to
• Stop play of disc before programming a playlist.
program a playlist
Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your DVD 48, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of "Frequently
Asked Questions" which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
