Sylvania DVR90DEA owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy, Power, Picture, Sound

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this DVD recorder, 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

 

 

 

 

There is no picture.

• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

 

 

 

 

• 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 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 the DVD recorder appears on the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture noise appears.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

 

 

 

 

• If the picture output signal from the DVD recorder 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 DVD recorder directly to your TV, try connecting the DVD recorder to your TV's S-VIDEO input.

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

•Try to set the channels with "Auto Preset" in SETUP menu (page 18).

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

TV program pictures are distorted.

•Adjust TV antenna.

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

•Place the DVD recorder 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 the equipment connected through the DVD recorder is distorted.

•If the playback picture output from a DVD player,VCR, or tuner goes through the DVD recorder 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.

 

• 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 Setup settings (pages 88-89).

 

 

Sound is noisy.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

 

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

 

This DVD recorder is not compatible with DTS-CD.

 

 

No DTS sound is output

• This DVD recorder is not compatible with DTS sound.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Español Supplied AccessoryEditing Changing Precautions Laser SafetyPrecautions cont’d Before youInstallation Location MaintenanceAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Moisture Condensation WarningTable of contents Features Remote control sensor Stop C button AC Power Cord TV Antenna OUT jackFunctional overview Disc tray Ment with an S-Video cableFunctional overview cont’d Start Connections Getting started Recording Playing discs SETUP/DISC/CD menu Details are on Indicates a disc type and a format mode Display menuRepeat MarkerDisplay message Disc typeRecording speed Title/Track and Chapter markIf your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning Connection to a TVTo enjoy that high quality picture Connection to a cable box or satellite box Connection to an Audio System AudioRemote Control Easy DVD recordingThis DVD recorder can record on the following type of discs To CloseEasy DVD recording Cont’d Speed ChannelChannel setting Getting channels auto- maticallyChannel setting cont’d Select Manual Preset using Buttons, then press Enter buttonSelect Channel using K / L Buttons, then press Enter button Adding/deleting chan NelsSelecting the TV stereo or SAP Option window will appearOutputs main-audio Secondary Audio ProgramClock setting Auto Clock SettingClock setting cont’d Manual Clock SettingSelect Clock Setting using Buttons, then press Enter button Press Enter button againClock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated Select OFF using K / LButtons, then press Enter ButtonDaylight Saving Time options will appear Setting the daylight sav- ing timeSelect on or OFF using Buttons, then press Enter button SETUP/DISC menu will appear Screen Select TV Aspect using K Buttons, then press EnterSelecting the TV aspect ratio Playback menu will appearInformation on DVD recording InformationRecording speed Restrictions on recordingYou will need to finalize discs when in the following Information on DVD recording cont’dInformation on copy control Making discs playable in other DVD player FinalizeSettings for the recording format to a blank disc Formatting a discSelect Auto Chapter using Press Setup button to exit Setup menuFormatting a disc cont’d Enter button Option window will appearReformatting a disc Select a recording speed using REC Speed button When a DVD-RW disc is loadedWhen a DVD-R disc is loaded Basic recordingBasic recording cont’d Checking the recording picture qualityXP SP LP Press REC Monitor button Again to exitOne-touch timer recording Select a desired channel to record using CH K / L butTurn on the DVD recorder Tons or number buttons Load a recordable discTimer recording Not set up using K / L butEnter the date using K / L Buttons, then press B button Select the program which isTimer recording cont’d Hints for timer recording Priority of overlapped settingsWhen the recording time is partially overlapped Prog will start after Prog is complete to be recordedSettings for an external source Connection to an external sourceSelect L2 Front, then press Enter button Select L1 Rear, then press Enter buttonSettings for an external source cont’d Select a recording speed using REC Speed button. Refer toRecording from an external source Recording speed onFinalizing is complete Finalizing the discsSelect Yes, then press Enter button Setting a disc to protect On using K / L buttonsSelect Disc Protect OFF Disc will be protectedInformation on DVD play Basic playback PlaybackPress OPEN/CLOSE a but- ton to open the disc tray Menu / List buttonBasic playback cont’d For MP3 playbackPlaying discs using the disc menu Press Menu / List buttonB buttons Press Menu / List button to exit the menuPress TOP Menu button to exit the title menu Playing discs using the title menuPress TOP Menu button Fast forward / Fast reverse Special playbackResume play Special playback cont’d Skipping TV commercials during playPause During play, press CM Skip buttonStep by step playback Slow forward / Slow reverse playMarker Setup Select icon using / B buttons, then press Enter buttonZoom During play, press Zoom but- tonUsing Skip H / G buttons Using Display buttonSearch Title/Chapter searchSearch cont’d Track searchTime search Able only in the same track orRandom playback Repeat/Random/Program playbackRepeat play Select Program Play using Select a desired track using KRepeat/Random/Program playback cont’d Program playDVD-Video Switching audio soundtrackSelecting the format of audio and video Switching subtitles Select Icon using / BSelecting the format of audio and video cont’d Audio menu will appearSwitching camera angles Reducing block noiseEditing discs with Video mode Information on disc editingGuide to a title list Playback status of the current discEditing discs with VR mode Information on disc editing cont’dEditing original titles Editing playlistsEditing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titlesTitlelist will appear Screen Edit menu will appearEditing DVD-RW discs in Video mode cont’d Putting names on titlesName you entered will be activated for the title Recording Playing discs EditingSetting or clearing chapter markers Chapter marker will be addedEditing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original Deleting titlesEditing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original cont’d Select Scene Delete using Buttons, then press Enter buttonDeleting parts of titles Original menu will appearSelect Delete using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Abc 123 @ ! ? Option window will appear. Add Disc using / B buttons, then press Enter buttonSelect Chapter Mark using Buttons, then press Enter button Setting pictures for thumbnails DeleteChapter marker will be added. Add This operation may take aPicture for thumbnail will be SetSetting titles to protect To prevent accidental editing, orErasing the titles, you can protect Them from the original menuReleasing titles from protecting Playlist will appear Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode PlaylistSelect PlayList using / B buttons, then press Enter button Cursor will move to Preview You can check a preview Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dPlaylist menu will appear Pleted, press Setup button After writing to disc is comTo exit Disc menu Disc menu will appear ScreenWhen you finish entering a title Name, press Enter button Disc Edit Playlist Edit Title NamePlaylist menu will appear You cannot delete the first chapter of each title Chapter marker which you selected will be deleted DeleteTons, then press Enter button If a selected picture for aREC Pqrs TUV Wxyz Adding titles to a Playlist To delete a title from Playlist, refer to Deleting titles onPlaylist will be erased Deleting a PlaylistPlaylist can be deleted if no longer needed Editing DVD-R discs You cannot select Chapter MarkEditing DVD-R discs cont’d Select Edit Title Name using K / L buttons, thenSelect Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but Ton Changing the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menuSETUP/DISC menu will appear Settings for LanguagePress Setup button to display SETUP/DISC menu Settings for Language cont’d Settings for Display Setup DisplaySettings for Display cont’d OSD Background Transparency Default 35%OSD Background Color Default 1 Green OSD Language Default EnglishSettings for Audio Settings for Audio cont’d Digital Out Select a setting using K / LSelect a setting using K / L buttons, then Dynamic Range Control Default onSettings for Parental lock level Settings for Parental lock level cont’d Troubleshooting Symptom RemedyPower PicturePlayback Troubleshooting cont’dRecording/Timer recording/Editing Remote control Error messageCause Solution OthersLanguage code Language CodeGlossary Specifications Fácil grabación de DVD ¿Qué son títulos y capítulos? Puede editar lo siguiente de la lista de títulosOriginal y Playlist modo VR ¿Qué significa Original o Playlist?Limited Warranty
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