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MD 80137 Digital DVD Recorder
and Player User’s Manual
Troubleshooting
This section includes possible solutions to common problems that you may experience
with your DVD recorder.
troubleshooting
DVD recorder displays
“HELLO” after the
power is turned on,
but no functions can
be used.
Primary setup has
not been completed.
Complete the primary setup before
playback (see page 23).
No power, no signal.
Power cord is not
properly connected
to the power outlet.
TV is not correctly
connected to the
DVD recorder.
Make sure the plug is properly inserted
in the power outlet.
Refer to the connection drawings
starting on page 11 to make sure that
the TV is properly connected.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The unit turns off by
itself.
Automatic power off
function: the power
is automatically
turned off after 20
minutes have passed
in stop mode.
Turn the power back on.
The disc tray can’t be
closed, or the disc
tray comes out
automatically after
placing a disc in it.
Disc is not inserted
correctly in the tray.
Disc is too dirty.
Regional code of the
disc is not correct.
Take the disc out of the tray and
replace it carefully.
Clean the disc.
Check the disc packaging to confirm the
regional code is correct (see page 50).
No playback
Power is OFF.
No disc is inserted
(“no disc” will be
shown on screen).
Disc is upside down
(“no disc” is shown
on screen).
Dirty disc.
Deformed disc.
Condensation in
unit.
Turn the power ON.
Insert a disc.
Reload disk - the label side should face
upward.
Clean disc surface.
Replace disc.
Turn power on for 1-2 hours before
using the unit.
