Zenith DVR313 warranty Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

The power cord is disconnected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet

 

 

 

securely.

 

REFERENCE

No picture.

The TV is not set to receive DVD

Select the appropriate video input mode

 

 

Recorder signal output.

on the TV so the picture from the DVD

 

 

 

Recorder appears on the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The video cable is not connected

Connect the video cable securely.

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

The connected TV power is turned off.

Turn on the TV.

 

 

No sound.

The equipment connected with the

Select the correct input mode on the

 

 

audio cable is not set to receive DVD

audio receiver so you can listen to the

 

 

Recorder signal output.

sound from the DVD Recorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The audio cables are not connected

Connect the audio cable securely.

 

 

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power of the equipment connected

Turn on the equipment connected with

 

 

with the audio cable is turned off.

the audio cable.

 

 

The audio connecting cord is damaged.

Replace it with new one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The playback picture is

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

poor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The DVD Recorder

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc. (Check that the disc indi-

 

does not start playback.

 

cator in the display window is lit.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An unplayable disc is inserted.

Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc

 

 

 

type, color system, and regional code.)

 

 

 

The disc is placed upside down.

Place the disc with the playback side down.

 

 

 

The disc is not placed within the guide.

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly

 

 

 

inside the guide.

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

The Rating level is set.

Cancel the Rating function or change

 

 

 

the rating level.

 

 

The picture from the

The video signal from the external com-

You cannot connect via this recorder.

 

external input is distort-

ponent is copy-protected.

Connect the component directly to your

 

ed

 

TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some channels are

Those channels were deleted with the

Use CH ADD/DEL button to restore

 

skipped over when

CH ADD/DEL button.

channels. See “To Add or Erase

 

using CH (v / V)

 

Channels from Memory” on page 19.

 

 

The picture or sound of

Antenna or cables are loose.

Tighten connections or replace cable.

 

broadcasting channel is

 

 

 

 

 

weak or missing.

 

 

 

 

 

Wrong CHANNEL SOURCE option is

Try all TV Input options. See “Tuning

 

 

 

 

being used.

Band” on page 19 for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder image is not

Camcorder is off.

Turn camcorder on and operate

 

shown.

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder image via

DVD Recorder INPUT SELECT is not

Use INPUT to select LINE input channel

 

A/V input or DV IN to

set to LINE1, LINE2 or DV IN.

(LINE1, LINE2 or DV IN).

 

DVD Recorder is not

 

 

 

 

 

shown on TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Installation and Operating Guide Warranty Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Operation with DVD and Video CD About the symbols for instructionsAudio CD and MP3 Operation Basic RecordingRecordable Discs DVR313 OverviewPlayable Discs Disc-related termsAbout DVD recording About DVD-R and DVD-RW discDisc type Disc format Recording mode Functions What is ‘CPRM’?Recording TV audio channels Restrictions on video recordingAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel Audio type indicators Disc type indicatorsCharacter indicators Audio level indicatorsRemote Control Overview Programming the Remote Controlling TVs and Cable Boxes DBSCoaxial Digital audio out jack Rear PanelComponent Video OUT Y Pb Pr Video OUT/AUDIO OUT Left/RightRear of DVD Recorder Cable Service Without Cable Box Connections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD RecorderCable Service With Cable Box Antenna Antenna Cable TV Wall JackConnections Connecting to a TVDigital Multi-channel sound Connections Connecting to Optional EquipmentAudio OUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X to Amplifier ReceiverRear of DVD Recorder Front of DVD Recorder Connecting a Digital CamcorderSetup Before Operation Initial SettingsAuto Clock Set Before OperationManual Clock Set TV AspectProgressive Scan LanguageSet Initialize Disc LanguageDolby Digital Before Operation AudioSampling Freq. Frequency VocalBefore Operation Lock Parental Control Set PasswordRating Changing the 4-digit codeSelect the first character using the v Record Mode SetRecording Record AspectAuto Chapter DiscDV Rec Audio ProtectionDisc Name FinalizeFollow steps 1-3 as shown Initialize on Use v / V to select the Disc Name optionOn-screen display operation General Explanation On-Screen DisplayTemporary Feedback Field Icons Menu OptionsMenu Options Changing TV Audio Channel Using the Built-in TV Tuner Changing TV ChannelsPress Audio repeatedly to change the TV audio Moving to another Title Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CDMoving to another CHAPTER/TRACK Slow MotionRepeat A-B Operation with DVD and Video CD General FeaturesTime Search DVD Video VR DVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/OffMarker Search Checking the Contents of DVD Video Discs MenusDisc Menu DVD Camera Angle DVDOperation with DVD and Video CD About MP3 Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 DiscAudio CD and MP3 Operation Repeat Programmed Tracks Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3Erasing a Track from the Program List Erasing the Complete Program ListBasic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer RecordingChecking the Recording Time To Extend the Recording TimeChecking Timer Recording Details Timer RecordingCanceling a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressPlaying Your Recordings on Other DVD Players Recording from an External InputFinalizing a Disc Troubleshooting Recording from an External Input What is DV?DV-Related Messages Using the Title List VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingTitles and Chapters VR Adding Chapter Markers VRNaming a Title VR Using the Chapter List VRTitle CombineAdding Additional Title/Chapters to Playlist Program VR Making a New Playlist Program VRPlay Chapter Title Title Name Combine Delete PlayMove Combine Del. Ch Using the Playlist Program VRTitle Name Del. Title Play Chapter Title NameMoving a Playlist Chapter VR Combining Two Chapters Into OneErasing a Section VR Using the Title List Video Video Mode Original EditingIf the disc has already been finalized Erasing a Title VideoCode Language Language Code ListCode Country Country Code ListSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Specifications Zenith Electronics Corporation

DVR313 specifications

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