Sylvania DigitalVideoDiscRecorder owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for this unit, 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.

 

• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).

 

 

Picture

 

There is no picture.

• Re-connect the connecting cords securely.

 

• Check if the connecting cords are damaged.

 

• If the main menu appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN ] to exit.

 

• Check the connection to your TV (page 17).

 

• Check if the progressive scan mode is set correctly according to your TV

 

(page 78).

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “L1”) so that the signal from

 

the unit appears on the TV screen.

Picture noise appears.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

 

TV program pictures are

• Check if all the connections are made correctly.

distorted.

 

 

 

Playback picture is distorted.

• Keep the device which may cause electrical disturbances, such as a cellular

 

phone away.

Cannot record a TV program.

• This unit does not have a tuner to receive TV broadcasting.

 

• You must connect this unit to an external tuner to record TV programs (page

 

15).

 

 

Sound

 

There is no sound.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

• Re-connect all connections securely.

 

• Check if the connecting cord is damaged.

 

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

 

• Check if the input device setting on the amplifier is correct.

 

• When the unit is in pause mode or in slow-motion playback mode, sound is

 

not output. This is not a malfunction.

 

• When the unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode, sound is not output.

 

This is not a malfunction.

 

• If you are using COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack, check the setting in

 

“Audio Out” (page 73).

No DTS sound is output.

• This unit is not compatible with DTS sound.

 

 

Sound is noisy.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

 

Remote control

 

The remote control does not

• Batteries are weak.

function.

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.

 

• The remote control is far from the unit.

 

• There are no batteries in the remote control.

 

• Check if the unit is turned on.

 

• Check if you are pointing the remote control at the recorder and NOT the TV.

 

If you have a plasma TV, it may interfere with the IR signal. Try the remote

 

with the plasma off. If the remote works, you may need to move the unit

 

away from the plasma TV.

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Contents ZC320SL8B Precautions Laser SafetyMake your contribution to the environment RADIO-TV InterferenceImportant Safeguards PrecautionsInstallation Location Supplied Accessories Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and FireMoisture Condensation Warning About CopyrightMaintenance Servicing Cleaning the cabinetCleaning discs Cleaning the disc lens Disc handlingContents Features Features DVD-RUnplayable Discs Color SystemsRegion Codes DVD-VIDEO CD-DA CD-RWFunctional Overview Front PanelFunctional Overview Rear PanelRemote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing a Remote Control Open the cover Insert batteriesTimer PROG. button Power buttonSetup button Zoom buttonFront Panel Display Display MessageWith the clock display Current status of the unitPlug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet Following the steps in Settings for the Video in RMake the connection as illustrated below Supplied cables used in this connection are as followsIf you want to use S-VIDEO in jack, select S-Video Settings for the Video InputPress Setup to exit Connection to a TV Connections BasicThis unit Audio OUT Video OUTAudio OUT Connection to AN Audio SystemAudio On-Screen Display / Menu OFFDisc Information/Menu Title Name Information File Name InformationGuide to ON-SCREEN Displays and Menus Main MenuPress Enter to activate Clock Initial SettingProceed to in Clock Setting on Use K / L to select calendar or time, then press Enter Setting the ClockClock Setting Formatting a Disc Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RWIf you want to cancel formatting, select No Formatting a DiscReformatting a Disc Manually Formatting is completed.100% is indicatedSetting for Auto Chapter Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode RecordingPress Setup to exit Preparing a DiscSetting a Disc to Protect To cancel the disc protectOFF ON, then press ENTER. e.g. VR mode DVD-RW Use K / L to select Yes, then press EnterGeneral Setting menu will appear Your setting will be activatedAuto Finalizing Use K / L to select Recording, then press EnterPress Setup Use K / L to select DVD Menu, then press Enter Playing the Discs in Other DVD PlayersFinalizing a Disc Finalizing is completedTo cancel finalizing DVD-RW only Information on DVD Recording Recording SpeedRestrictions on Recording VideoPress Power Press OPEN/CLOSE a to close the disc trayPress REC Speed to select a recording speed It may take awhile to load Disc completelyWill be displayed for 5 seconds Press Stop C to stop recordingPress REC/OTR to start recording Use K / L to enter the date, then Timer RecordingPress B Timer Recording Press Power to set a timer programmingTo exit, press Timer PROG. or Setup Use K / L to select a recordingPress Timer PROG. to exit To stop the timer recording in processPress Power Hints for Timer Recording Priority of Overlapped SettingsSatellite Link Use K / L to set the desired starting time, then press BSpeed Use K / L to select the recordingTo Standby Mode is highlighted Press Power to turn on the unitSatellite Link Press EnterConnection to an External Device External deviceSettings for AN External Device Recording from an External DeviceStructure of Disc Contents Information on PlaybackRefer to Using the Title/Disc Menu on Basic PlaybackDirect Playback Press Stop C once to stop playback temporarilyBasic Playback Playback from the Title ListUse K / L to select Play From Start, then press EnterJpeg pictures can also rotate by using K / L / / B Disc trayKodak Picture CD Using the Title / Disc MenuPause Special Playback Resume PlaybackFast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback Skipping TV Commercials During PlaybackSpecial Playback Rapid PlaybackStep by Step Playback Slow Forward / Slow Reverse PlaybackMarker Setting ZoomDVD-video Title track number and the time will be displayedUsing Skip j / Skip Using DisplaySearch Title/Chapter SearchAudio CD SearchTime Search Repeat Playback Random PlaybackProgram Playback 5Press Play BSwitching Subtitles Switching Audio SoundtrackSwitching Virtual Surround System Switching Camera AnglesSelecting the Format of Audio and Video Reducing Block NoiseInformation on Disc Editing Guide to a Title ListDeleting Titles After the disc is fully recordedDeleting Titles CREATING/DELETING Playlist Adding Titles to a PlaylistCREATING/DELETING Playlist Erasing All PlaylistUse K / L to select Yes, then press ENTER.DVD Menu Main menu will appearEditing Discs Putting Names on TitlesUse K / L to select Edit Title Name, then press Enter Use K / L to select Edit, then pressGuide to Edit Title Name Editing DiscsPutting Names on Titles cont’d Setting or Clearing Chapter Marks Use Skip H / GPress Return Submenu will appearDeleting a Part of a Title Part of the title is deleted Deleting a Part of a Title cont’dUse K / L to select Delete then press Enter For VR mode DVD-RW, press MENU/LIST to select Playlist Dividing a TitlePress Return or Stop C to exit You can divide one title into 2 new titlesCombining Titles Use K / L/ / B to select anotherCombining, then press Enter Title to combine, then press EnterSetting or Releasing the Title Protection To protect a whole disc VR mode DVD-RW onlyConfirm the indication OFF ON. Press Enter again Press Return and then Return or Stop C to exitSetting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once Use K / L to select Chapter MarkUse K / L to select the desired interval, then press Enter If you select OFF at , all the chapter marks are erasedList of Settings ContentsList of Settings 70 ENSetups PlaybackUse K / L to select a desired item Refer 1 to 7 on pages 72 to 74Setups Parental Lock Default AllUse the Number buttons to enter the current password Playback cont’dDisc Menu Language Default English Audio Language Default OriginalAudio Out PCMStill Mode Default Auto Subtitle Language Default OFFAngle Icon Default on Display Selection menu will appearOSD Language Default English Screen Saver Default 10 minutesFL Dimmer Default Bright Display cont’dWhen you finish with the setting, press Setup to exit VideoRefer 1 to 2 on page 78 and set the selected item For 3 , refer to Connection to an External Device onVideo cont’d Progressive Default OFFTV Aspect Default 43 Letter Box Reset All Select Yes using K / L , then press EnterSelect Yes again using K / L , then press Enter Function SetupTroubleshooting Symptom RemedyStop C TroubleshootingRecording / Timer recording / Editing OPEN/CLOSE a to take out the disc. The disc canceled during Repairing process MAY not workOthers You press OPEN/CLOSE aError message Cause Solution Frequently Asked Questions Language Code Language CodeGlossary Specifications GeneralRecording TerminalsEspañol Discos no ReproduciblesCódigos de Región Disco simple de video VSDPresione Setup y utilice K / L EspañolUtilice K / L para seleccionar la Posición de la entrada externaPresione Power Presione Enter para activar Ajste Manual de RelojPresione REC/OTR para iniciar la grabación Para de tener la grabación presione Stop CPresione Timer Prog Configure una programación del temporizador Presione EnterAbra la bandeja Detenga laCustomer Service TelE7E2BUD 1VMN23640
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