Sylvania LD370SC8 S owner manual Problems with Closed Caption Feature

	Symptom		Remedy
	The entered channel number		• Many digital channels have alternate channel numbers. TV changes the
	changes automatically		numbers automatically to the ones signifying the broadcasting stations. These
			are the numbers used for analog broadcasts.
	Remote control does not work		• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
			• Check the batteries of the remote control.
			• Check if there is an obstacle between the sensor and the remote control.
			• Test the signal output. If OK, then possible remote sensor trouble.
			(Refer to “IR Signal Check” on page 44.)
			• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.
			• Reduce the distance to the unit.
			• Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.
			• When there is an infrared-equipped device such as PC near this unit, it may
			interrupt the remote control signal of this unit.
			Move the infrared-equipped device away from this unit, change the angle of
			the infrared sensor or turn off the infrared communication function.
T		Problems with Closed Caption Feature

VMisspelled captions are displayed. • Closed captioning production companies may broadcast programs without correcting the misspelling in a live broadcast.

	Captions are not entirely displayed,	• Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue are
	or captions are delayed behind the	common for live broadcasts. Most captioning production companies can
	dialogue.	display a dialogue to a maximum of 220 words per minute. If a dialogue
		exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to insure that the captions remain
		up-to-date with the current TV screen dialogue.
	Captions are displayed as a white	• Interference from buildings or weather conditions may cause captioning to be
	box.	incomplete.
	No caption is displayed in the	• Broadcasting station may shorten the program to insert advertisement.
	Closed Caption-supported	The closed caption decoder cannot read the information of the shortened
	program.	program.
	No caption is displayed when playing	• The cassette tape may be illegally copied, or the caption signal might not have
	the cassette tape containing captions.	been read during copying.
	Black box is displayed in the TV screen.	• The text mode is selected for caption. Select “CC1”, “CC2”, “CC3”, “CC4” or “Off”.
	Completely distorted picture or	• Make sure the disc is compatible with the unit.
	black/white picture with DVD
	Picture freezes momentarily during	• Check the disc for finger prints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping
	playback.	from center to edge.
	Disc cannot be played back.	• Clean the disc.
		• Ensure the disc is correctly inserted.
		• Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
		• Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.
D		• Insert a correct disc that plays back on this unit.
		• Handle a disc with special care so that it does not have fingerprints, scratches,
V		or dusts on its surface.
	Buttons do not work or the unit	• To completely reset the unit, unplug the power cord from the power outlet for
D	stops responding.	5-10 seconds.
	The unit does not respond to some	• Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the
	operating commands during playback.	disc.
	Angle does not switch.	• The angle cannot be switched for DVD which do not contain multiple angles.
		In some cases multiple angles are only recorded for specific scenes.
	Playback does not start when the	• Check the parental setting.
	title is selected.
	The password for rating level has	• Enter the default password “4737”, then your forgotten password will be
	been forgotten.	cleared.

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Note:

•The LCD panel is manufactured to provide many years of useful life. Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear as a fixed point of blue, green or red. This is not to be considered a defect in the LCD screen.

•Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this Owner’s Manual for more details on correct operations.

•Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during program playback.

•Some functions are prohibited on some discs.

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