Friday, October 18, 2013

HOW TO INITILIAZE_FORMAT_TROUBLESHOOT _HITACHI - DV-DS163E_ DV-DS253E - HDD/DVD RECORDER

INITIALIZATION
Applicable to : HITACHI DV-DS163E / DV-DS163E(UK) / DV-DS253E / DV-DS253E(UK)
All this procedure can be executed by operating the buttons on remote control: Prepare the remote control.FACTORY SET
Execute Factory Set to return the items that have been set after unpacking to the factory defaults.
  • Press the SETUP button on remote control.
  • Use the cursor up and down buttons to choose “Initialization” and press the cursor right button.
  • Use the cursor up and down buttons to choose “Factory Set” and press the ENTER button.
  • Follow the instructions on screen hereafter to return the various settings to the factory defaults.
HDD FORMAT
Execute HDD Format to delete all recorded data on HDD.  Be sure to execute this item after replacing a HDD so that the new HDD will be usable.
  • Press the SETUP button on remote control.
  • Use the cursor up and down buttons to choose “Initialization” and press the cursor right button.
  • Use the cursor up and down buttons to choose “HDD Format” and press the ENTER button.
  • Follow the instructions on screen hereafter to format the HDD.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the playback picture temporarily stops or distortion occurs frequently, the HDD may be faulty. If this happens, observe the defective phenomenon, decide whether the HDD is faulty, and then repair or replace the HDD.
When replacing the HDD, note that the data on the old HDD cannot be transferred to a new HDD.
[When discarding a faulty HDD, physically destroy it or perform procedure as required, according to the regulations in each country, in order to protect any personal information.]
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