Sylvania H2160SL9 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

 

Symptom

Remedy

POWER

The power does not turn on.

• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

 

• Batteries of the remote control are weak.

 

 

 

The unit turns on automatically

• The unit turns on automatically 2 seconds before the timer recording.

 

without any operation.

 

 

 

 

 

The unit does not function.

• “ ” or error message appears if the operation is prohibited.

 

 

• Batteries of the remote control are weak or exhausted.

 

No picture, sound or menu appears on

• Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.

 

the screen.

• Check if the cables are damaged.

 

 

• Check if a correct external input channel is selected on your TV. (Refer to

 

 

page 27.)

 

 

• Check if you have completed the channel setting. (Refer to pages 28 to 30.)

 

Clock setting and channel setting

• If a recording is in progress, these operations cannot be performed.

 

cannot be performed.

 

 

The unit does not operate properly.

• Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the

 

 

unit turned on for about 2 hours until the moisture evaporates. (Refer to

 

 

page 4.)

 

The clock display does not appear in

• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

 

the front panel display.

• (In case of power failure) Check the breaker and clock setting.

 

When you forget the password for

• Please cancel the password and the set level. (Refer to page 96.)

 

parental lock.

 

 

 

 

 

No analog TV closed captions are

• If you are using HDMI connection to watch the TV programs through

 

output.

this unit’s tuner, analog TV closed caption cannot be output. Try using

 

 

other connection.

 

DV signal cannot be input.

• Before connection, turn on the power supplies for both this unit and the

 

 

DVC, and make sure that these units have stopped.

 

 

• Only a “DVC-SD” signal can be input from the DVC to this unit. Other

GENERAL

 

types of signals are not supported.

 

• Do not connect any device other than the DVC. Even if a recorder or PC

 

 

 

 

with another DV terminal is connected, the DV function will not operate.

 

 

• If the DVC is not recognized after connection, turn off the power supply

 

 

for the unit and re-connect the DVC.

 

The DVC cannot be operated with this

• Signal input or DVC operation from this unit may be disabled

 

unit.

depending on the type of DVC.

 

 

• If a DVC signal cannot be input, use an external input (L1/L2) for analog

 

 

connection via audio/video cables.

 

 

• DVC control may be disabled depending on the type of DVC, even in a

 

 

mode other than camera mode. In this case, switch to HDD/DVD control

 

 

and execute the normal recording procedure while operating the DVC.

 

Certain functions of the DVC cannot

• Some functions may not operate depending on the type of DVC. For

 

operate.

example, if the DVC does not support slow playback mode, the slow

 

 

playback function is disabled.

 

 

• With L3(DV-IN), the disc display menu does not appear unless disc

 

 

playback is executed.

 

DV audio signal cannot be switched.

• For recording with the DVC, the recording audio signal can be set to 12

 

 

bits or 16 bits. However, when 16-bit recording mode is selected, audio

 

 

signal cannot be switched. To record an audio signal, set it to 12 bits.

 

No image from HDMI connection.

• Check the HDMI connection. (Check the status of the HDMI related

 

 

indications.)

 

 

• Check whether the connected monitor device or other device supports

 

 

HDCP. (This unit will not output a video signal unless the other device

 

 

supports HDCP.)

 

 

• Check the setting of HDMI.

 

 

• Check whether the output format of this unit (HDMI FORMAT) matches

 

 

the supported input format of other connected device.

 

 

 

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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others

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Contents H2160SL9 Hdmi Mode and Actual Output Signals Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outletTo select Dubbing Start in the dubbing menu 5Use K / L / s / B to select a desired title, then6Repeat steps 4 to 5 until you register all 7After adding all the titles you want, use K / LDo not Open PrecautionsRADIO-TV Interference PrecautionsLaser Safety FCC WarningTo Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Supplied AccessoriesLocation and Handling Dew Condensation WarningCleaning the disc lens Disc handling Maintenance ServicingCleaning the cabinet Cleaning discsContents Contents Playback FeaturesRecording DubbingCompatibility FeaturesSymbol Description EditingDVD-RW HDD Disc Type Logo Icon Type of title Media Unplayable DiscsColor Systems Region CodesFront Panel Functional OverviewIntroduction Connections Functional OverviewRear Panel Open the cover Insert batteries Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Using a Remote ControlREC Mode button Confirm − button Analog modeDigital mode Setup buttonCurrent status of the unit Front Panel DisplayDisplay Message Title / track and chapter markCable Antenna Cable ConnectionRF Modulator Connection Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outletYou cannot record one channel while watching another channel With this setupComponent Video Output Connection to a TVRCA Audio OUT Video OUTCopyright protection system Actual Output Modes by Media2channel PCM DVD-video Stream Dolby DigitalDigital Audio Output Connection to AN Audio SystemAudio OUT OFF Before YOU StartGuide to On-Screen Displays and Menus File name information Before YOU StartTitle name information Main Menu Press HDD to activate the HDD component Switching HDD / DVD ModeHDD mode DVD modePress POWER. Before Initial SettingSetting Setting onAuto Channel Scan Channel SettingWhen scanning is over, press Setup to exit To cancel the auto channel preset during scanningInstructions continue on the next Channel SettingAdding/Deleting Channels Use K / L to select Add or Delete, then press Enter Press Setup to exitDelete Press Setup to exit and turn off the unit Setting the ClockAuto Clock Setting Use K / L to select Auto Clock Setting, then press EnterOn MAR NOV Setting the ClockDaylight Saving Time You can set the built-in calendar from the year 2007 up toChannel Selection Tuner SettingsSwitching Analog Mode Digital Mode Press Audio to cycle through available audio languages Tuner SettingsSelecting TV Audio SAP secondary audio program Selecting TV Audio cont’dUse K / L to select TV Audio Select, then press Enter DTV Closed Caption Select if you do not want DTV CC. This is the defaultService 1 to Service Then press Enter Press Setup and use K / L toClosed Caption Style Press EnterWant to set, then press Enter Switch the setting for each item youSwitched as below Use K / L to select the itemInsert a brand-new disc. Formatting will start Formatting a DiscChoosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW Use K / L to select Format, then press ENTER.DVD MenuFormatting is completed.100% is indicated If you want to cancel formatting, select NoFormatting a Disc Reformatting a Disc ManuallyUse K / L to select Disc Protect OFF ON, then press Enter Setting a Disc to ProtectPress Setup Use K / L to select DVD Menu, then press Enter To cancel the disc protectRecording menu will appear Auto FinalizingUse K / L to select Recording, then press Enter Finalizing is completed Playing the Discs in Other DVD PlayersFinalizing a Disc Video Recording ModeInformation on Recording Restrictions on RecordingYou can set a specified time for chapter marks Settings for a RecordingSetting for Auto Chapter Press Setup to exitAlign the disc to the disc tray guide Refer to Recording Mode onFollow the steps to record TV programs On the TV screen briefly Refer to Guide to a Title List on Press Stop C to stop recordingI HDD or I DVD mark will be displayed Press REC/OTR to start recording Recording the Contents of the Autostart RecordingAutostart Recording Press Stop C twice to stop recordingUse K / L to enter the date, then press B Timer RecordingUse K / L to select a recordingNew ProgramStart EndDatemode Timer RecordingTo exit, press Timer PROG. or Setup Press Timer PROG. to exit To stop the timer recording in progressHow to select a channel number for the timer recording Priority of Overlapped Settings Hints for Timer RecordingIf you want to use S-VIDEO in jack, select Video Settings for AN External DeviceConnection to an External Device External deviceRecording from an External Device Settings for AN External DeviceGuide to DV and On-Screen Display DV DubbingPreparing for DV dubbing DVC to HDD DV DubbingDVC to HDD/DVD Dubbing Use Input Select or CH / to select DVDV Dubbing Before Starting Dubbing DubbingInformation on Dubbing Use K / L to select DVD HDD, then press Enter DubbingSelected Title Dubbing Use K / L to select HDD DVD, then press EnterRecording mode, then press Enter Use s / B to select a desiredUse K / L to select Yes, then press Dubbing of the selected title will start One-Title Dubbing between HDD and DVDPress TOP Menu HDD PlaylistInformation on Playback Structure of Disc ContentsSome discs may start playback automatically Basic PlaybackDirect Playback Temporarily Basic PlaybackPlayback from the Title List Hints for audio CD tracks and MP3/JPEG files When selecting track/fileWhen selecting folder Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/JPEG FilesPause Using the Title/Disc MenuSpecial Playback 4x REV Special PlaybackSlow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback ZoomDuring recording, press Play B Marker SettingChasing Playback during Recording Simultaneous Playback and RecordingTo go back to the specific time Playing Back the Autostart RecordingTV program will be paused and sound will be muted Variable ReplayTitle/Chapter Search Using Skip j / SkipUsing Display SearchEnter Repeat PlaybackRandom Playback Playback Editing Program Playback Slide Show5Press Play B Switching Audio Soundtrack Special SettingsSwitching Subtitles Reducing Block Noise Special SettingsSwitching Virtual Surround System Switching Camera AnglesAbout Editing Information on EditingGuide to a Title List After the disc is fully recorded Deleting TitlesThen press Enter Deleting TitlesUse K / L to select Title Delete Press Return or Stop C to exitUse K / L / / B to select any title Deleting Selected TitlesUse K / L to select Delete Plural Titles, then press Enter Repeat until you select all the titles you want to deleteTitle is added to playlist CREATING/DELETING PlaylistAdding Titles to a Playlist Use K / L to select Add ToPlaylist can be deleted if it is no longer needed CREATING/DELETING PlaylistErasing All Playlist Use K / L to select Yes, then press ENTER.DVD MenuStop mode, press TOP Menu EditingPutting Names on Titles Use K / L to select Edit Title Name, then press EnterGuide to Edit Title Name EditingPutting Names on Titles cont’d Press Return Adding or Deleting Chapter Markers ManuallyDeleting a Part of a Title VR mode DVD-RW playlistThen press Enter Deleting a Part of a Title cont’dUse K / L to select Delete then press Enter Cursor will move to PreviewDividing a Title Use K / L/ / B to select another Combining TitlesUse K / L to select Title Applied.2 Use K / L to select Protect, then press Enter Setting or Releasing the Title ProtectionNames on Titles on page 82 to Display Edit menuIf you select OFF at , all the chapter marks are erased Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at OnceUse K / L to select the desired interval, then press Enter Press Stop C if you are playing back an HDD or a disc Press Setup Use K / L to select HDD Menu, then press EnterDeleting All Titles in HDD Items highlight is the default Contents List of the Default SettingsTV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 List of the Default Settings94 EN Use K / L to select Playback, then press Enter General SettingPlayback EnterPlayback cont’d General SettingParental Lock Default OFF Use the Number buttons to enter the current passwordPCM Disc Menu Language Default EnglishAudio Language Default Original Audio OutVariable Skip / Replay Subtitle Language Default OFFAngle Icon Default on Still Mode Default AutoDisplay Mpaa rating Use the Number buttons to enter the access passwordDisplay cont’d ChipTo set the rating Use the Number Buttons to enter new access passwordCanadian English Rating Selected item Progressive Default OFFTV Aspect Default 43 Letter Box VideoRGB Range Default Normal Format Default RGBHdmi Audio Default on Set to OFF when the Hdmi sound is not outputReset the setting to default Reset AllSelect Yes using K / L , then press Enter Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingDVD TroubleshootingHDD / DVD Disc is not supported by this unit Protection signalDisc may be dirty or flawed. Clean the disc Check the parental lock setting. Refer toFrequently Asked Questions Error message Cause Solution Language Code Language CodeGlossary Tuner SpecificationsGeneral RecordingCódigos de Región EspañolDiscos no Reproducibles Sistemas de ColorCables suministrados EspañolModo Hdmi y señales efectivas de salida Esta unidadPresione REC/OTR para iniciar la grabación Presione PowerPara cerrar la bandeja de discos Canal que desea grabarDVD a Unidad de disco rígido Presione Setup en el modo de detenciónCopiado Básica Luego presione EnterConsulte Resume Playback en la página Reproducción DirectaPara iniciar una reproducción presione Play B 1VMN24833 Customer Service Tel