Sylvania 6513VD 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 player, 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 Important Copyright Information PrecautionsLaser Safety RADIO-TV InterferenceLocation Supplied AccessorySymbols Used in this Manual Avoid the Hazards Electrical Shock and FireTable of Contents Converter may be necessary to view scrambled FeaturesWithout pressing Power after a desired time period Cable channelsOperating Controls and Functions Installing the Batteries Preparation for USE ANTENNA/CABLE ConnectionsIndoor Antenna Connecting to External Input Jacks Connecting to AN Amplifier Equipped with DigitalConnecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder for DVD Deleting or Adding Channel SET UP for USEChannel SET UP for First Time ADD/DELETE CHChannel SET UP Again Selecting the LanguageTuner stops on the lowest memorized channel Degaussing 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 CDBasic Playback General FeaturesPlaying a Disc Disc MenuSlow Forward Slow Reverse ResumePause Step by Step PlaybackTrack Search Time Search Marker Setup ScreenSearch Function Title / Chapter SearchSpecial Playback Function RepeatprogramRandom Playback Track Selection Playing a MP3 DiscMP3 Playback ProgramChanging 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- playedChanging the DVD Setup Items Language SettingWhen playing disc with copyright Protection Display SettingAudio Settings ¡Press Arrow K/L for an item selection, then pressAll parental lock is cancelled Parental ControlTroubleshooting Guide Problem Corrective ActionSign of a malfunction Closed Caption Problem Possible RemedyNormal time available for editing the captions Audio or subtitle languageDisc Handling MaintenanceCabinet Cleaning ServicingElectrical Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Other SpecificationsControles DE Operación Y Funciones Conexiones DE ANTENA/CABLE Preparación Para LA UtilizaciónPara Insertar LAS Pilas Antena Combinada DE VHF/UHFConexión a UN LA Antena InteriorConexión a Tomas DE Entrada Externa Antena Separadas DE VHF/UHFSelección DE Idioma Pulse Power para encender el televisor/DVDConexciona UN Decodificador Dolby Consulte la figura 9 de la páginaCanal agregado Azul claro Canal borrado Rojo claro Borrado Agregacion DE CanalesReproduccion Basica ¡La alimentación se conectaráPlease do not Ship Your Unit to the Teterboro Address DurationTel TD709UK