Sylvania SSC719B 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 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 SSC719BImportant Safeguards S2 8 9 8 a Important Copyright Information PrecautionsLaser Safety RADIO-TV InterferenceLocationwarning Avoid the Hazards Electrical Shock and FireTable of Contents Features TV/VCRDVD Operating Controls and Functions Resets a setting Press to adjust the picturePress to enter or exit the TV menu or DVD setup mode Activates program playback or random playback modeVHF/UHF Separate Antennas Preparation for USEANTENNA/CABLE Connection Cable Without CONVERTER/ Descrambler BOXExternal Input Mode Connecting to External Input JacksInstalling the Batteries To Record a SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAM- Bled ChannelConnecting to a Stereo System for DVD Connecting to AN Amplifier Equipped with DigitalConnecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder Or DTS Decoder for DVDDeleting or Adding Channel SET UP for USEChannel SET UP for First Time DAYLIGHT-SAVING Time Channel SET UP AgainTo Cancel the DAYLIGHT-SAVING Time Selecting the LanguageClock SET UP Auto / Manual Auto Clock SettingPlease Note Manual Clock SettingTo Change Clock Setting Degaussing TV OperationWatching a TV Program Picture ControlClosed Caption System To Cancel the Closed Caption SystemWhen the Closed Caption Mode is on When 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 CodeSTEREO/SAP Checking the Selected MTS ModeMTS RECORDING/MONITOR Mode SelectionTo Select STEREO, SAP, or Mono To Select Hifi Mode To Select Mono ModeSelecting the MTS System Video Cassette Playback Special Playback To Cancel the Rental ModeTo Cancel the Repeat Play Mode Rental PlaybackTime Search SearchZero Return Real Time Tape Counter Special FeaturesIndex Search Auto REWIND-EJECTSkipping Unwanted Scenes During Recording RecordingNormal Recording 030 Minutes Pushes Display Recording lengthNormal recording 100 MinutesTimer Automatic Timer RecordingTo Correct a Program Timer Program ExtensionTo Cancel AN Automatic Timer Recording Auto Return Hints for Automatic Timer RecordingSleep Timer Cable Channel Designations OFF mode Counter mode Clock mode Clock/Counter modeOn Screen Display Following discs can be played back on this DVD player Playable DiscsDisc Types DVDPlaying a DVD Video Or AN Audio CD Using the DVD MenusUsing the Title Menu Calling UP a Menu Screen During PlaybackFast FORWARD/REVERSE Pausing Playback or Displaying a Still PictureStepping Through Frames Playing from a Desired Title or Chapter Slow MotionStarting from a Desired Time Count Starting from a Desired Track¡The starting point a will then be Repeat Selected RepeatYou can define a section to be played back repeatedly ¡The selected section Will be Repeat Played back repeatedlyZoom Playback Settings Changing the Audio Language or Sound ModeChanging the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle Multi-Angle PicturesPlayback Setup Window CD Changing the ON-SCREEN DisplayLanguage Settings ¡The setup screen appearsDisplay Settings ¡The setup screen will appearAudio Settings Control Levels If YOU Forget the PasswordParental Lock Language Code List Adjust picture controls Troubleshooting GuideProblem Corrective Action Closed Caption Problem Possible Remedy Normal time available for editing the captionsSymptom Cause Remedy TV/DVDMaintenance Disc HandlingElectrical Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Other SpecificationsMemo Consulte la figura 2 de la página Controles DE Operación Y FuncionesConsulte la figura 1 de la página Consulte la figura 3 de la páginaVisualiza el menú de títulos Púlselo para introducir el número deseadoHace una pausa en la operación del disco o la cinta Repone un ajusteConexión a Tomas DE Entrada Externa Preparación Para LA UtilizaciónInstalación DE LAS Pilas Conexión a UN SistemaPara DVD Consulte la figura 8 de la páginaPreparación DE Canales POR Primera VEZ Ajuste DEL Reloj¡La bandeja de carga del disco se abrirá Reproducción DE UN DVD DE Vídeo O UN CD DE Audio¡La alimentación se conectará Memo Memo 0EMN01870 DurationTel TD354UE