Sylvania 6719DC, 6727DC Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Corrective Action, Adjust picture controls

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TV/VCR

Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money.

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power.

• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.

 

• Make sure the power is turned on.

Remote Control Doesn’t Work

• Is TV/DVD/VHS plugged in?

 

• Power at outlet?

 

• Check batteries in Remote Control.

No picture and sound.

• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.

 

• Check antenna connection.

 

• Let the TV/DVD/VHS program its tuner memory.

No picture or poor picture on

• Adjust direction or replace antenna.

TV/DVD/VHS.

• Adjust picture controls.

No sound or poor sound.

• Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.

 

• Press the MUTE button to restore sound.

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.

Timer recording is not possible.

• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.

 

• Make sure the power is off.

 

• Make sure the TV/DVD/VHS clock is set correctly.

Cannot go into Record mode.

• Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If need, cover the

 

• hole with plastic tape.

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Contents Supplied Accessories 6719DC 6727DCImportant Safeguards S2 8 9 8 a Precautions Laser SafetyImportant Copyright Information RADIO-TV InterferenceLocationwarning Avoid the Hazards Electrical Shock and FireTable of Contents Features TV/VCRDVD Press to insert discs into or remove them from Operating Controls and FunctionsTray Press to adjust the picture Press to enter or exit the TV menu or DVD setup modeResets a setting Activates program playback or random playback modePreparation for USE ANTENNA/CABLE ConnectionVHF/UHF Separate Antennas Cable Without CONVERTER/ Descrambler BOXConnecting to External Input Jacks Installing the BatteriesExternal Input Mode To Record a SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAM- Bled ChannelConnecting to a Stereo System for DVD Connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder DTS DECODER, or Mpeg Decoder for DVDChannel SET UP for First Time SET UP for USEDeleting or Adding Channel Channel SET UP Again To Cancel the DAYLIGHT-SAVING TimeDAYLIGHT-SAVING Time Selecting the LanguageClock SET UP Auto / Manual Auto Clock SettingManual Clock Setting To Change Clock SettingSetting Time DateTV Operation Watching a TV ProgramDegaussing Picture ControlTo Cancel the Closed Caption System When the Closed Caption Mode is onClosed Caption System CAPTION1, CAPTION2Chip SET UP TV Rating SET UPWhen you select TV-Y7 When you select TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MAMpaa Rating SET UP Change Access CodeChecking the Selected MTS Mode MTS RECORDING/MONITOR ModeSTEREO/SAP SelectionSelecting the MTS System To Select Hifi Mode To Select Mono ModeTo Select STEREO, SAP, or Mono Video Cassette Playback To Cancel the Rental Mode To Cancel the Repeat Play ModeSpecial Playback Rental PlaybackZero Return SearchTime Search Special Features Index SearchReal Time Tape Counter Auto REWIND-EJECTNormal Recording RecordingSkipping Unwanted Scenes During Recording Pushes Display Recording length Push Normal recording030 Minutes 100 Minutes Pushes 800Automatic Timer Recording TimerChannel CH61 Tape Speed SP To Cancel AN Automatic Timer Recording Timer Program ExtensionTo Correct a Program Sleep Timer Hints for Automatic Timer RecordingAuto Return On Screen Display OFF mode Counter mode Clock mode Clock/Counter modeCable Channel Designations DVD Playable DiscsAudio CD Using the DVD Menus Using the Title MenuPlaying a DVD Video Or AN Audio CD Calling UP a Menu Screen During PlaybackResuming Playback from Point Where Playback Stopped Pausing Playback or Displaying a Still PictureStepping Through Frames Fast FORWARD/REVERSEStarting from a Desired Time Count ¡Example 1 hour, 23 minutes Seconds → 2 → 3 → 3 →¡Perform the title search Tricks with the Skip Buttons H, GRepeat ¡A single title or chapter is played back repeatedlyYou can define a section to be played back repeatedly ¡The selected section Will be Repeat Played back repeatedlyMarker Set the markerCall back the marker Clear the markerWhen Tracks are selected When an Album is selectedZoom Playback Playing AN MP3 DiscPlaying AN MP3 Disc from a Desired Track Playing AN MP3 Disc in a Programmed WAYChanging the Audio Language or Sound Mode ¡The random setting menu screen will appearPlaying AN MP3 Disc AT Random ¡Random play startsChanging the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle Multi-Angle PicturesBlack Level Settings Changing the ON-SCREEN DisplayLanguage Settings AudioSubtitle Disc MenuDisplay Settings Auto Power OFF Default onAudio Settings When playing a disc with copyright protectionIf YOU Forget the Password All parental lock is cancelledParental Lock Control LevelsLanguage Code List Instead letter language code is written in bracketProblem Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideAdjust picture controls Closed Caption Problem Possible Remedy Normal time available for editing the captionsSymptom Cause Remedy TV/DVDMaintenance Disc HandlingSpecifications General SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Other SpecificationsMemo Controles DE Operación Y Funciones Consulte la figura 1 de la páginaConsulte la figura 2 de la página Consulte la figura 3 de la páginaPúlselo para introducir el número deseado Hace una pausa en la operación del disco o la cintaVisualiza el menú de títulos Repone un ajustePreparación Para LA Utilización Instalación DE LAS PilasConexión a Tomas DE Entrada Externa Conexión a UN SistemaConsulte la figura 8 de la página Preparación DE Canales POR Primera VEZ Ajuste DEL RelojReseleccion Repetición DE LA Preparación DE Canales¡La alimentación se conectará Reproducción DE UN DVD DE Vídeo O UN CD DE Audio¡La bandeja de carga del disco se abrirá Duration TelPlease do not Ship Your Unit to the Teterboro Address 0EMN01908
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