Sylvania DVR90DG owner manual Others, Troubleshooting, Symptom, Remedy

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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

Power

Remedy

The power does not turn on.

•Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

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

Picture

 

 

 

There is no picture.

• Re-connect the connecting cords securely.

 

• Check if the connecting cords are damaged.

 

• If Setup Display appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN

 

] to

 

 

 

turn off the display.

 

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

 

• Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly

 

according to your TV (page 13).

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “LINE1”) so that

 

the signal from the unit appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

 

• 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.

TV program reception does not fill

• Try to set the channels with “Auto Preset” in the Setup menu (page 18).

the screen.

• Select a channel of any TV program using [CH K / L].

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).

Playback picture is distorted

• Keep the equipment which may cause electrical disturbances,

 

such as a cellular phone, away.

The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the unit is distorted.

•If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR or tuner goes through the unit before reaching your TV, the copy-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.

 

• Check if the connecting cord is damaged.

 

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

 

• The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(COAXIAL) jack, check the Audio settings (pages 68-70).

Sound is noisy.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

No DTS sound is output.

• This unit is not compatible with DTS sound.

Remote control

The remote control does not function. • Batteries are weak.

•There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.

•The remote control is far from the unit.

•There are no batteries in the remote control.

•Turn on the unit.

•The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.

•If above remedies do not solve the problem, please call an Authorized Service Center for help.

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Contents Setup menu Changing Others Before you start Connections Getting startedRecording Playing discs Editing EspañolPrecautions Laser SafetyBefore you start Make your contribution to the environmentPrecautions cont’d Before youInstallation Location Supplied AccessoryAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Moisture Condensation WarningMaintenance Changing the Editing Setup menu Others EspañolDolby Digital Recording Table of contents Features SymbolDescription Menu Others EspañolFunctional overview Front PanelRear Panel Remote Control Functional overview cont’dYou start Connections Getting started Recording ReturnInstalling batteries in the remote control Using a remote controlDisplay menu Guide to Displays the On Screen menuSetup menus Front Panel Display Guide Connections Connection to a TVThis unit Audio OUTConnection to a cable box or satellite box You cannot record one channel while watching another channelChanging the Recording Playing discs Editing Setup menu Connection to an Audio SystemDigital Others EspañolGetting started Easy DVD recordingEasy DVD recording Cont’d Select Record Recording Desired On DVD Speed Channel DiscInitial setting Channel settingChannel setting cont’d Adding/deleting channelsUsing K / L, select TV Audio Select. Press Enter Using K / L, select Stereo or SAP. Press EnterSelecting the TV stereo or SAP SAP Secondary Audio ProgramSetting the clock Auto Clock SettingEnter Setting the clock cont’d Manual Clock SettingUsing K / L, enter the date month / day / year Press Enter againSetting the Daylight Selecting the TV aspect ratioSaving Time YouRecording Information on DVD recordingInformation Recordable discInformation on DVD recording cont’d Restrictions on recordingMaking discs playable in other DVD player Finalize Information on copy controlFormatting a disc Choosing the recording format of a blank discSetting for Auto Chapter Formatting a disc cont’dReformatting a disc Basic recording Follow the steps below to record TV programsTurn on the unit. Load a record- able disc Make sure that the TV input is set on the unitOne-touch Timer Recording Turn on the unit and load a recordable discStop C Timer Recording Press Timer ProgUsing K / L, enter the Start and End. Press B Using K / L, select the channel number to record. Press BClear Timer Recording cont’d Hints for Timer RecordingPriority of overlapped settings Settings for an external source Changing the Editing Setup menuConnection to an external source VCR camcorder etcSettings for an external source cont’d Setting a disc to protectRecording from an external source Finalizing the discs Press Setup Using K / L, select Recording. Press Enter Using K / L, select ON. Press EnterFinalizing the discs cont’d Auto finalizePlaying discs Information on DVD playGuide to displays Basic playback PlaybackMenu / List Setup menu Changing Basic playback cont’dPlaying MP3 disc StartedPlaying discs using the Disc menu Playing discs using the Title menuPress Play B to resume play Special playback Resume playSkipping TV commercials during play X40Special playback cont’d Rapid PlayStep by step playback Slow forward / Slow reverse playMarker Setup ZoomStart Connections Getting started Recording Using Skip H / G Using DisplaySearch Title/Chapter searchSearch cont’d Track searchTime search During CD playback you canRepeat/Random/Program playback Repeat playRandom playback Switching subtitles Repeat/Random/Program playback cont’dSelecting the format of audio and video Program playSwitching audio soundtrack Switching virtual surround systemSelecting the format of audio and video cont’d Switching camera angles Reducing block noiseDisplay Editing Information on disc editingEditing discs in Video mode Using K / L / / B, select the desired title. Press EnterUsing K / L, select Edit. Press Enter Deleting titlesEditing discs in Video mode cont’d Putting names on titlesTOP MENU, Return Setting or clearing chapter markers Marker will be added or deletingAfter this operation is complet Ed, press Return and then Editing discs in VR mode Original Original list will appearOriginal menu will appear Editing discs in VR mode Original cont’d Setting titles to protectRefer to Setting a disc to protect Confirm the indication OFF ON. Press EnterUsing K / L, select Protect. Press Enter Releasing titles from protectingConfirm the indication On OFF. Press Enter Key icon will disappear from the title in the Original listEditing discs in VR mode Playlist Using K / L, select Title Delete. Press EnterUsing K /L, select Edit. Press Enter Using K /L, select Yes. Press EnterEditing discs in VR mode Playlist cont’d Dividing a titleUsing s / B, select Yes Using K / L, select Title Combining. Press EnterCombining titles You startAdding titles to a Playlist Deleting a PlaylistEditing discs in VR mode Original / Playlist Using K / L, select Delete. Press EnterDeleting parts of titles Press Enter again to start the previewEditing discs in VR mode Original / Playlist cont’d Option window will appear. Playlist Confirm window will appear. Playlist AddPlaylist Delete You cannot delete the firstSetting pictures for thumbnails Picture for thumbnail will be set. PlaylistChanging the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menuSetup Items highlight is the default Contents Language setting Press Setup Using K / L, select Playback. Press EnterUsing K / L, select Language. Press Enter Language setting cont’d Display settingInstructions continue on the next Display setting cont’d Audio settingAudio setting cont’d Using K / L, select Audio. Press Enter Digital OutWhen playing disc with copyright protection When playing a DVD- RW disc recorded in VR modeSettings for Parental lock level Dynamic Range Control Default onUsing K / L, select a setting. Press Enter Using K / L, select Parental Lock. Press EnterSettings for Parental lock level cont’d YesTroubleshooting SymptomOthers RemedyRecording/Timer Recording/Editing Or has priorityTroubleshooting cont’d Error message Cause SolutionOthers You press OPEN/CLOSE aLanguage code Recording area has enough spaceFrequently Asked Questions GlossarySpecifications GeneralTuner Input / OutputEspañol Fácil grabación de DVDSugerencia 1 Reproduzca el contenido grabado Sugerencia 2 Edite el disco grabadoCustomer Service TelLimits and Exclusions Funai CorporationDisc type Functions AttributesAfter all recordings, finalize your disc
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