Sylvania DVR90VE owner manual Others, Troubleshooting, Power, Picture, Sound

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Others

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture

• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

 

There is no picture.

 

 

• The connecting cords are damaged.

 

 

• The Setup Display appears. Press RETURN

 

 

button to turn

 

 

 

 

off the display.

 

 

• Check the connection to your TV (page 13).

 

 

• Check the RF output channel when you view a TV program

 

using RF connection.

 

 

• Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly

 

according to your TV. See page 13.

 

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to "LINE1") so

 

that the signal from this unit appears on the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture noise appears.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

 

 

• Head cleaning for VCR may be necessary.

 

 

Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING”.

 

 

• If the picture output signal from the unit passes through your VCR

 

to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination

 

TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD

 

programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this

 

problem even when you connect the unit directly to your TV, try

 

connecting the unit to your TV's S-VIDEO input.

 

 

• Adjust tracking control for better picture by pressing

 

CHANNEL (o / p) buttons on this unit or CH ( o / p)

 

buttons while you are playing a video tape.

 

 

 

 

 

TV program reception does not fill the

• Try to set the channels with "Auto Preset" in SETUP menu

screen.

(page 18).

 

 

• Select a channel of any TV program using the CH o / p buttons.

 

• Press VIDEO/TV button if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV program pictures are distorted.

• Adjust TV antenna.

 

 

• Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction manual).

 

• Place the unit and TV farther apart.

 

 

• Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart.

 

 

 

 

 

TV channels cannot be changed.

• Switch the input to TV.

 

 

• Connect the antenna cable correctly (page 13).

 

 

 

 

The playback picture or TV program from

• If the playback picture output from a DVD player,VCR, or tuner

the equipment connected through the

goes through the unit before reaching your TV, the copy-

unit is distorted.

protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture

 

quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and

 

connect it directly to your TV.

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

There is no sound.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

 

 

• Re-connect all connections securely.

 

 

• The connecting cord is damaged.

 

 

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

 

 

• The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect.

 

• The unit is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.

 

• The unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

 

• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT

 

(COAXIAL) jack, check the Audio Setup settings (pages 90-91).

Sound is noisy.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

 

 

• When playing a DTS-CD, noise may come from the speakers.

 

This unit is not compatible with DTS-CD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No DTS sound is output

• This unit is not compatible with DTS sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Remote control RF cable Supplied AccessoryNB108UD WPZ0901TM002 WPZ0102TM015 or With two AA batteriesLaser Safety PrecautionsBefore you start Model No Serial NoS2898A Precautions cont’dMaintenance Installation LocationMoisture Condensation Warning About CopyrightTable of contents Features 22 2120 Functional overview1211 Functional overview cont’d Indicator VCR/DVD recorder SwitchingVCR button DVD buttonSETUP/DISC/CD menu Display menu Details are on Indicates a disc type and a format modeFirst DVD First VCRDisc type and Current status of the unit Display messageRecording speed Title/Track and Chapter markConnections Plug in the AC power cord of this unitConnection to a TV If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanningSupplied Connection to a cable box or satellite boxTo select channels of the cable box or satellite box To playback a DVD disc or a tapeConnection to an Audio System Easy DVD recording Getting startedChannel Easy DVD recording Cont’dGetting channels auto- matically Channel settingSelect Manual Preset using Buttons, then press Enter button Channel setting cont’dManual Preset menu will appear Select Channel using K / L Buttons, then press Enter buttonOption window will appear Selecting the TV stereo or SAPOutputs main-audio Secondary Audio ProgramAuto Clock Setting Clock settingSelect Setup using / B but Manual Clock Setting Clock setting cont’dSelect Clock Setting using Buttons, then press Enter button Press Enter button againSelect OFF using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activatedSelect on or OFF using Buttons, then press Enter button Setting the daylight sav- ing timeDaylight Saving Time options will appear Refer to the Note on this Selecting the TV aspect ratioIf you have a standard TV If you have a widescreen TVInformation on DVD recording RecordingInformation Recording speedVideo mode VR modeInformation on DVD recording cont’d Information on copy controlSETUP/DISC menu will appear Screen Settings for the recording format to a blank discSelect Setup using / B Setup Menu Setup RecordingDefault Select Auto Chapter usingPress Setup button to exit Setup menu Formatting a disc cont’dSelect Format using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Select Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but- tonReformatting a disc Formatting is completeBasic recording Checking the recording picture quality Basic recording cont’dXP SP LP First DVD Press REC Monitor button again to exitOne-touch timer recording Timer recording Press Enter button when all information required is entered Timer recording cont’dPress Power button to turn off To stop the timer recording in processPriority of overlapped settings Hints for timer recordingDuring timer recording or timer standby To cancel the timer standby mode, press Power buttonConnection to an external source Settings for an external sourceSelect the input jack type to connect, then Select a recording speed using REC Speed button. Refer to Settings for an external source cont’dRecording from an external source Recording speed on page 26 for DVD or page 94 for VCRInstructions continue on Dubbing ModeMake sure to select a recording Speed using REC Speed buttonPress VCR VCR to DVD duplication will startFinalizing the discs Select Disc using / B buttons, then press Enter buttonSelect Yes, then press Enter button Finalizing is completeDisc will be protected Setting a disc to protect58% Writing to Disc Information on DVD play Playing discsPlayback Basic playbackBasic playback cont’d When selecting trackFor MP3 playback Press Play B button to start playingPlaying discs using the disc menu First DVD Press TOP Menu button Playing discs using the title menuTOP Menu button Press TOP Menu button to exit the title menuResume play Special playbackFast forward / Fast reverse Skipping TV commercials during play Special playback cont’dPause During playback, press CM Skip buttonSlow forward / Slow reverse play Step by step playbackPress Skip G button repeatedly To play step by step back- wardZoom Marker SetupUsing Display button Using Skip H / G buttonsSearch Title/Chapter searchTrack search Search cont’dTime search Able only in the same track orRepeat play Repeat/Random/Program playRandom play Program play Repeat/Random/Program play cont’dAudio soundtrack will switch. DVD-RW VR mode Switching audio soundtrackSelecting the format of audio and video DVD-VideoSelecting the format of audio and video cont’d Switching subtitlesDuring playback, press DIS Play buttonReducing block noise Switching camera anglesEditing Editing discs in Video modeInformation on disc editing Guide to a title listInformation on disc editing cont’d Editing discs in VR modeEditing original titles Editing playlistsFirst DVD Press Setup button. Select Editing DVD-RW discs in Video modeDeleting titles Titlelist will appear ScreenPutting names on titles Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode cont’dThis operation may take a Name you entered will be activated for the titleSelect Chapter Mark using Setting or clearing chapter markersChapter marker will be added Original list will appear Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode OriginalDeleting parts of titles Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original cont’dSelect Delete using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Window for entering a title name will appear Name you entered will beActivated for the title Select Chapter Mark using Buttons, then press Enter button Select a desired title using KEnter button Original menu will appear Option window will appear. AddSelected will be deleted Setting pictures for thumbnailsDelete While to be completedButton Ton Pleted, press Setup buttonPicture for thumbnail will be SetSetting titles to protect First DVD Select a desired title using K Titles protecting feature once pro- tectedReleasing titles from protecting You are allowed to releaseSelect PlayList using / B buttons, then press Enter button Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode PlaylistPlaylist menu will appear Playlist will appearBe increased Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dThen press Enter button Cursor will move to Preview You can check a previewOriginal/PlayList menu will appear Screen Select PlayList using / BPlaylist will appear When you finish entering a title name, press Enter button Select Edit Title Name using K / L buttons, thenDisc Edit Playlist Edit Title Name Disc Setting Select Edit using K / L but- tons, then press Enter but Playlist will appear Picture for thumbnail will be Adding titles to a Playlist Playlist as you prefer Select Add New Title usingYou can add or delete a title B buttons, thenPlaylist can be deleted if no longer needed Deleting a PlaylistPlaylist will be erased Editing DVD-R discs Select Title Delete using KYou cannot select Chapter Mark Editing DVD-R discs cont’d Select Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but TonTour of the Setup menu Changing the Setup menuPress Setup button to display SETUP/DISC menu Settings for LanguageOnly the languages supported by the disc can be selected Settings for Language cont’d Setup Display Settings for DisplayOSD Background Transparency Default 35% Settings for Display cont’dOSD Background Color Default 1 Green OSD Language Default English Set the language for OSDSettings for Audio Settings for Audio cont’d Settings for Parental lock level Settings for Parental lock level cont’d Press Stop button when the recording is completed Recording and One-touch timer recording VCR functions PlaybackIndex search One-touch timer recordingTape Every time a tape is recordedWhen you playback a tape recorded in Hi-Fi stereo Counter ResetOther operations Press g/h buttons to start time searchPower TroubleshootingOthers PictureRecording/Timer recording/Editing Troubleshooting cont’dPlayback Others Remote controlSelect channel 3 on your TV RF converter outputPress VIDEO/TV button on the remote con- trol 101 Language codeGlossary Receivable channels SpecificationsRF Converter Converter outputFácil grabación de DVD EspañolPuede editar lo siguiente de la lista de títulos ¿Qué son títulos y capítulos?Original y Playlist modo VR ¿Qué significa Original o Playlist?Presione VCR Reproducción con videograbadoraColoque una cinta pregraba- da y presione el botón Play Presione el botón Stop C para detener la reproducciónGrabación con temporizador de un toque GrabaciónLimited Warranty
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