FUNAI ZV457MG9 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.

GENERAL

DVD • VCR

Symptom	Remedy
The power does not turn on.	• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
	• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).
	• Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode.
There is no picture.	• Re-connect the connecting cords securely.
	• Check if the connecting cords are damaged.
	• Check the connection to your TV (pages 18-19).
	• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “L1”) so that the signal
	from the unit appears on the TV screen.

TV program reception does not fill the	• Try to set the channels with “Auto Channel Preset” or “Manual Channel
TV screen.	Preset” in “Channel” menu (pages 27-29).
	• Select a channel of any TV program using [CHANNEL / ].
TV program pictures are distorted.	• Adjust TV antenna.

•Adjust the picture. (Refer to the TV’s instruction manual.)

•Place the unit and TV farther apart.

•Place the TV and any bunched RF coaxial cables farther apart.

TV channels cannot be changed.	• Switch the input to TV.
	• Connect the RF coaxial cable correctly (pages 15-17).
There is no sound or the sound is	• Re-connect all connections securely.
distorted.	• 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 using the HDMI connection, sound is not output when “HDMI Audio”
	is set to “OFF”.
	• Check the RCA audio cable connection. If you are using HDMI-DVI
	conversion cable, you must connect the RCA audio cable, too.
	• If using the HDMI connection, check whether the output format of this unit
	(HDMI FORMAT) matches the supported input format of other connected device.
The remote control does not function.	• Batteries are weak.
	• 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.
	• Press [DVD] or [VCR], whichever you need. Then, try again.
	• Press [TIMER SET] to cancel the timer standby mode.
The unit does not operate properly.	• When static electricity, etc., causes the unit to operate abnormally,
	unplug the unit and then plug it in again.
No analog TV closed captions are	• If you are using HDMI connection to watch the TV programs through this unit’s
output.	tuner, analog TV closed caption cannot be output. Try using other connection.
Playback picture is distorted.	• Keep the device which may cause electrical disturbances, such as a
	cellular phone, away.
The channel cannot be changed from	• Set the TV’s input to “TV.”
the channel you are recording.
Nothing was recorded even though	• There was a power failure during recording.
you set the timer setting correctly.	• The unit’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for
	more than 30 seconds. Reset the clock (pages 30-31).
	• The program contains copy protection signals that restricts copying.
	• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority.
Timer recording is not complete or did	• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority (page 45).
not start from the beginning.	• Disc space was not enough.
Timer recording is impossible.	• Make sure		appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not, press

	[TIMER SET].

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Contents ZV457MG9 Playable discs Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outletYou can play back DVD+RW on most DVD players without Playable files6Press Stop C to stop recording Place the disc properly. Press OPEN/CLOSE aChannel / or the Number buttons and for digital TV Insert a discPrecautions Do not OpenPrecautions FCC WarningDew Condensation Warning Supplied AccessoriesLocation and Handling To Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and FireCleaning discs Maintenance ServicingCleaning the cabinet Cleaning the disc lens Disc handlingContents Contents Features Description refers to DVD+RW Description refers to DVD-RW FeaturesSymbol Description 13 12 11 Functional OverviewFront Panel 21 2019 18 12 11 Functional OverviewRear Panel Close the cover Remote ControlOpen the cover Insert batteries 2625VCR mode Confirm button DVD/VCR Analog modeREW E button DVD/VCR DVD mode Channel / buttons DVD/VCR DVD modeCurrent status of the unit Front Panel DisplayDisplay Message Displays the followingDisconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet Antenna Cable ConnectionPlug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet RF Modulator ConnectionWith this setup Connections BasicRCA video cable Connection to a TVThis unit Available on DVD only Method Analog audio Good pictureActual Output Modes by Media Hdmi Mode and Actual Output SignalsInterlaced Press Hdmi Progressive Cables not includedAudio SettingConnection to AN Audio System Connection Dolby DigitalFinding the Viewing Channel on Your TV Setting onBefore YOU Start Turn on your TVMP3 Tag Information Before YOU StartGuide to On-Screen Display / Menu Hdmi InformationFirst, track name will be displayed Title Name InformationFile Name Information Main Menu How to Insert a Disc Switching DVD / VCR ModeHow to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape How to Insert a Cassette TapeInitial Setting Setting onAuto Channel Scan Channel SettingWhen scanning is over, press Setup to exit ScanningGeneral Setting menu will appear Channel SettingUse K / L to select Manual Channel Preset, then press OK Adding / Deleting ChannelsUse K / L to select Add or Delete, then press OK Press Setup to exitSelect the channel number to add or delete Use the Number buttons to select a channel directlyPress Setup to exit Press STANDBY-ON y to turn off the unit Setting the ClockAuto Clock Setting Press Setup and turn off the unitUse K / L to select Clock Setting, then press OK Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Daylight Saving TimeChannel Selection Tuner SettingsSwitching Analog Mode Digital Mode Tuner Settings Selecting TV AudioSAP secondary audio program Selecting TV Audio cont’dStereo Service 1 to Service Use K / L to select Caption Service, then press OKSelect if you do not want DTV CC. This is the default DTV Closed CaptionUse K / L to select ON, then press Use K / L to select User Setting, then press OKClosed Caption Style Edge Color Font SizeEdge Type Font StyleRecordable Discs Recording ModeInformation on DVD Recording Unrecordable DiscsMake Recording Compatible Setting for Auto ChapterBefore Recording Recording the DTV Closed CaptionDesired channel to record Press REC Mode to select a recording modeRefer to Recording Mode on Follow the steps to record TV programsPress REC I repeatedly until the desired length appear Basic Recording & ONE-TOUCH Timer RecordingPress Stop C to exit the title list Press Stop CUse K / L to enter the date, then press B Timer RecordingPress Timer Use K / L to select New Program, then press OK Timer Recording Press OK when all items are EnteredStop C on the remote control is not effective To stop the timer recording in progressHow to select a channel number for the timer recording Press Timer SET Check the informationHints for Timer Recording Priority of Overlapped SettingsTitle Overwriting Unnecessary TitleOverwriting from the Beginning Overwriting in the Middle of the TitleOverwrite recording a Existing title B After overwriting Overwriting Unnecessary TitleHints for Overwriting Overwrite recording a Existing title B Existing title CSettings for AN External Device Connection to an External DevicePress VCR Settings for AN External DeviceRecording from an External Device Recording to a DVDPress DVDUse K / L to select Dubbing Mode, then press OK BI-DIRECTIONAL DubbingUse K / L to select Recording, then press OK Preparing for dubbing cassette tape to DVDUse K / L to select DVD VCR, then press OK BI-DIRECTIONAL DubbingUse K / L to select VCR DVD, then press OK Press Stop C to stop the dubbingOFF ON, then press OK. e.g. DVD+RW Setting a Disc to ProtectUse K / L to select Yes, then press OK Disc will be protectedUse K / L to select Finalize, then press OK Press Setup Use K / L to select Disc Edit, then press OKFinalizing a Disc Finalizing is completedPlaying the Discs on Other DVD Players Auto FinalizingUnplayable Discs Information on PlaybackPlayable Discs and Files Color SystemsPBC playback control for Video CD CD Playback Mode menu will appearInformation on Playback Hint for DVD PlaybackPress Play B to start playback Basic PlaybackDirect Playback Press Stop C once to stop playback temporarilyUse K / L to select a desired title Basic PlaybackPlayback from the Title List Use K / L to select Play, thenUse K / L to select a desired folder Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3 FilesOr track/file, then press OK During playback, press Pause F Using the Title / Disc MenuPause Playback will be paused and sound will be mutedFast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback Special PlaybackResume Playback Skipping TV Commercials During PlaybackSlow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback Special PlaybackStep by Step Playback ZoomMarker Setting Repeat Playback Use K / L to select Random Play, then press OK Random PlaybackProgram Playback Repeat this step until you program all the desired tracksSearch Using H / GUsing Display Title / Chapter SearchAudio CD SearchTime Search For DVD-video Audio soundtrack will switch Switching SubtitlesSwitching Audio Soundtrack Selecting the Format of Audio and Video Switching Virtual Surround SystemSwitching Camera Angles Reducing Block NoiseEditing Discs Information on Disc EditingGuide to a Title List Press DVD, then press TitlePress DVD first Press Title Editing DiscsDeleting Titles Use K / L to select Edit, thenUse K / L to select Edit Title Editing DiscsPutting Names on Titles After this operation is completed, press Return to exitPress Return twice to exit Setting Chapter MarksUse K / L to select Add, then press OK Submenu will appearClearing Chapter Marks Edit Chapter Mark DeleteAll chapter marks will be deleted Clearing Chapter Marks cont’dTo delete all chapter marks Hiding Chapters Picture for thumbnail will be set Setting Pictures for ThumbnailsPress Return to exit Dividing a Title Use K / L to select Yes, then pressYou can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu When you finish entering a title name, pressPutting Name on Disc Name, then press OK. e.g. DVD+RWErasing Disc Making Edits Compatible Compatible, then press OKList of Settings ContentsList of Settings TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7VCR DVD Use K / L to select Playback, then press OK SetupsPlayback Use K / L to select a desired item, then press OKPlayback cont’d SetupsParental Lock Default OFF YesSubtitle Language Default OFF Disc Menu Language Default EnglishAudio Language Default Original Angle Icon Default onOn pages 85-86 DisplayUse K / L to select a desired item Set Selected itemChip FL Dimmer Default BrightDisplay cont’d Canadian English Rating Change Password Change the current passwordUse the Number Buttons to enter new access password To set the ratingVideo Progressive Scan Default OFFTV Aspect Default 43 Letter Box Refer to 1 to 2 on this page and setHdmi Audio Default on When you finish with the setting, press Setup to exitFormat Default RGB RGB Range Default NormalReset the setting to default Reset AllSelect Yes again using K / L , then press OK Your setting in recording will be initialized VCR Functions 2Select the recording mode using REC Mode Recording mode To resume playbackYou cannot pause the one-touch timer recording One-touch Timer Recording OTRPress REC I to begin the one-touch timer recording VCR FunctionsOther Operations Troubleshooting Symptom RemedyRepairing process MAY not work TroubleshootingOPEN/CLOSE a to take out the disc. The disc canceled during Press OPEN/CLOSE aOutput Jacks Frequently Asked QuestionsREC Disc Error message Cause Solution Language Code Language CodeGlossary Recording SpecificationsGeneral TunerDisco Grabable EspañolDiscos Reproducibles Códigos de RegiónEspañol Parte trasera de este aparatoPara seleccionar un modo de Presione STANDBY-ON yBandeja de discos Presione REC I para iniciar la grabaciónDe discos Presione Abra la bandeja deDVD Memo 1VMN25873 Customer ServiceTel