Sylvania C6513DE owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the TV/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the TV/DVD, consulting the following checklist.

Problem

Corrective Action

 

No power

Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

 

 

 

Make sure the power is turned on.

 

The TV/DVD does not respond to

Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

 

the remote control.

Check the batteries in the remote control.

 

 

 

Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary,

 

 

 

remove all the obstacles between the sensor and the remote.

 

 

 

You have to be within 23 feet of the TV/DVD.

 

 

 

Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by

 

 

 

pressing SELECT on the remote control,whichever you need.

 

 

 

 

 

TV Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Corrective Action

 

No Picture or Sound

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

 

 

 

Make sure the power is turned on.

 

 

 

Press SELECT on the remote control to select TV mode. Then try

 

 

 

other TV feature.

 

 

 

Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

 

 

 

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

 

Bars On Screen

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

 

 

 

Check for local interference.

 

Picture Distorted or Blurred

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

 

 

 

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

 

Picture Rolls Vertically

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

 

Lines or Streaks in Picture

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

 

 

 

Check for local interference.

 

No Color

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

 

 

 

Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

 

 

 

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

 

 

 

Adjust COLOR control.

 

Poor Reception on Some Channels

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

 

Ghosts in Picture

Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

 

 

 

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

 

 

 

Check for local interference.

 

Weak Picture

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

 

 

 

Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

 

 

 

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

 

 

 

Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.

 

Sound OK, Picture Poor

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

 

 

 

Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

 

 

 

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

 

 

 

Check for local interference.

 

 

 

Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.

 

Picture OK, Sound Poor

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

 

 

 

Check for local interference.

 

Different color marks on screen

Magnetism from nearby appliances and geomagnetism might affect

 

 

the color of the TV picture. Move the TV/DVD away from the appli-

 

 

ances, the TV/DVD can repair itself automatically. If you want to

 

 

 

repair immediately, unplug the TV/DVD power cord, then plug it in

 

 

again 30 minutes or so later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OWNER’S Manual Important Safeguards S2 8 9 8 a RADIO-TV Interference PrecautionsLaser Safety Location INSIDE, Near the Deck MechanismDescription refers to playback of MP3 discs in the DVD mode Supplied AccessoriesDescription refers to TV operation in the TV mode LocationTable of Contents Features TV ModeOperating Controls and Functions Installing the Batteries VHF/UHF Combined Antenna Preparation for USEANTENNA/CABLE Connections VHF/UHF Separate AntennasConnecting to External Input Jacks Connecting to AN Amplifier Equipped with DigitalConnecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder for DVD SET UP for USE Channel SET UPSelecting the Language Deleting or Adding Channels Press Arrow K/L to point to ADD/DELETE CH Press EnterDegaussing TV OperationWatching a TV Program Picture ControlWhen the Closed Caption Mode is on Sleep TimerTo Cancel the Closed Caption System To cancel the sleep timerWhen you select TV-Y7 Chip SET UPTV Rating SET UP When you select TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MAMpaa Rating SET UP Change Access CodeDVD About the DiscsPlayable Discs Disc Types Audio CDDisc Menu Basic Playback General FeaturesPlaying a Disc Title MenuStep by Step Playback ResumePause Fast FORWARD/REVERSE SearchTrack Search Time Search Marker Setup ScreenSearch Function Title / Chapter SearchSpecial Playback Function Repeat ProgramRandom Playback Playing a MP3 Disc MP3 PlaybackRepeat Changing the Settings Chapter will be displayed ON-SCREEN Information¡The elapsed and remaining Playing time of the current ¡The name of the file currently in play will be dis- played¡CUSTOM mode will appear Changing the DVD Setup ItemsLanguage Setting Language options are not available with some discs¡Press Arrow K/L for an item selection, then press Display Setting Audio SettingsWhen playing disc with copyright Protection EnterParental Control All parental lock is cancelled¡To cancel the initialization, select no InitializeTroubleshooting Guide Problem Corrective ActionDVD Closed Caption Problem Possible RemedyNormal time available for editing the captions This is not a malfunctionDisc Handling MaintenanceCabinet Cleaning ServicingElectrical Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Other SpecificationsSylvania Home Entertainment Warranty 1EMN20017T8054CE Guide Dutilisation Mesures DE Sécurité Importantes Page Interférences TÉLÉ-RADIO PrécautionsInformations Importantes SUR LE Copyright Sécurité DU LaserPour Éviter LES Risques Accessoires Avec L’APPAREILEmplacement AvertissementTable DES Matières Pour Éviter LES Risques D’ÉLECTROCUTION ET D’INCENDIEConnexions ANTENNE/CÂBLE Mode DU Téléviseur CaractéristiquesInterrompt la marche du disque en cours Poste DE Commande ET FonctionsArrête le disque Appuyez dessus pour saisir le numéro vouluMise EN Place DES Piles RemarquesAntenne Combinée VHF/UHF Préparation À L’USAGEConnexions ANTENNE/CÂBLE Antennes Séparées VHF/UHFConnexion SUR DES Prises D’ENTRÉE Extérieurs RemarqueConnexion D’UN Décodeur Dolby Digital pour DVD Réglage DES Canaux AUTOPROG. DES CanauxPressez la flèche K/L pou qu’elle Pointe sur le mot AJOUT/SUPPDémagnétisation Fonctionnement DU TéléviseurPour Regarder UNE Émission Télévisée Reglagé DE L’IMAGEMINUTERIE-SOMMEIL Pour effacer la minuterie-sommeilSélection Réglage CircuitVision Lorsque vous choisissez TV-Y7Changement DE Code D’ACCES Changer CodeDisques DVD Propos DES DisquesTypes DE Disques ExempleMenu DU Disque Lecture D’UN DisqueLecture DE Base Menu DU TitreRecherche Rapide AVANT/ARRIÈRE RepriseLecture Étape PAR Étape Avance Lente / Recul LentRecherche DE Piste Ecran DE Configuration DU MarqueurFontion Recherche Recherche HoraireFonction DE Lecture Spéciale RépéterprogrammationLecture Aléatoire Programmation Lecture D’UN MP3Lecture D’UN MP3 RépétitionModification DE LA Configuration Informations À L’ÉCRAN ’affiche¡Le nom du fichier en cours de lecture s’affiche Configuration DE LA Langue ¡Le mode Personnal s’afficheRéglage DE L’AFFICHAGE Réglages AudioLecture d’un disque protégé par un copyright Tout le verrouillage parental est effacé Contrôle ParentalInitialisation ¡Pour annuler l’initialisation, sélectionnez NONGuide DE Dépannage Problème Action correctriceDisponible pour vérifier et corriger les sous-titres Ma TÉLÉ/DVD indique desSous-titres mal orthographiés Ma TÉLÉ/DVD n’indique pas leNettoyage DU Boîtier EntretienManipulation DES Disques RéparationsAutres Caractéristiques Caractéristiques Générales TéléCaractéristiques Électriques ÉcranService Sonigem