Sylvania DVC800C owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the DVD/VCR does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the player consulting the following checklist.

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PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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No power.

• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

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• Make sure the power is turned on.

 

The player does not respond to. • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

 

Vthe remote control.• Check the batteries in the remote control.

 

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• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary, remove all the

 

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obstacles between the sensor and the remote.

 

 

 

 

 

• You have to be within 7 m of the player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by pressing the DVD or

 

 

 

 

the VCR button, whichever you need, on the remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

Timer recording is impossible.

• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.

 

 

 

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• Make sure the power is off.

 

 

 

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• Make sure the DVD/VCR clock is set correctly.

 

 

 

 

Cannot go into Record mode.

• Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

 

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• Put he player in VCR mode. Press the VCR button on the remote control so that the green

 

 

 

 

VCR OUTPUT light is lit.

 

 

 

 

 

Playback picture is partially noisy.

• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the CHANNEL button

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on the

 

 

 

 

DVD/VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot view a tape but the

• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING” .

 

 

 

 

 

audio is OK.

• Make sure the DVD/VCR is not in the Menu mode.

 

 

 

 

 

No, or poor, playback picture.

• Select channel 3 or 4 on your TV, then press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV

 

 

 

 

indicator on the VCR comes on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Fine tune your TV.

 

 

 

 

 

TV programs cannot be seen

• Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 14.

 

 

 

 

 

normally.

• Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV indicator on the DVD/VCR disappears.

 

 

 

 

• Press the VCR button on the remote control to put it in the VCR mode. Check if the green

 

 

 

 

VCR OUTPUT light is lit. Then, set it to the TV position by pressing the VCR/TV button.

 

 

 

 

The VCR/TV light goes off.

 

 

 

 

 

Video or color fades in and out

• You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection.

 

 

 

when making a copy of a video tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot remove the tape.

• Check if the player is in the VCR mode. If not, press the VCR button on the remote control

 

 

 

 

to switch the mode.

 

 

 

 

 

No picture.

• Connect the video cables firmly.

 

 

 

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• Insert a correct video disc that plays on this player.

 

 

 

 

 

• Press the DVD button on the remote control. Check if the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit. Then

 

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try other DVD feature buttons.

 

 

 

 

 

Disc cannot be played.

• Insert the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Place the disc correctly, with the label side up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

• Connect the audio cables firmly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Turn the power of the audio component on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Correct the audio output settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Correct the input settings on the audio component.

 

 

 

 

 

Distorted picture.

• Connect the player directly to the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• There are some cases where pictures may be slightly distorted, which are not a sign of a mal-

 

 

 

 

function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Although pictures may stop for a moment, this is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

Audio or subtitle language

• The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD.

 

 

 

 

 

does not match the set up

This is not a malfunction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camera angle cannot be

• The DVD does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles.

 

 

 

changed.

This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

Audio or subtitle language

• The DVD does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language.

 

 

 

cannot be changed.

This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

“Prohibited icon” appears on the • That operation is prohibited by the player or the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

screen, prohibiting an operation.

This is not a malfunction.

 

 

Notes

Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this Owner’s Manual for details on correct operations.

¡Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during program playback.

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Contents DVC800C Laser Safety Important Safeguards Refers to playback of video cassette tapes Supplied AccessoriesSymbols Used in this Manual About CopyrightIndice Table of ContentsDVD Mode FeaturesVCR Mode PrecautionsFollowing discs cannot be played back on this DVD/VCR About the DiscsPlayable Discs ExampleOperating Controls and Functions Button DVD mode Number Buttons DVD modeVCR mode Display Button DVD modeAC Power Cord Play Button DVD modePause Button DVD mode SKIP/CH. Buttons DVD modeDisplay Displays During OperationLoading the Batteries Switching to VCR Mode Switching to DVD Mode VCR/DVD SwitchingIf your TV does not have A/V terminals SwitchConnecting to a TV DVD/VCR to TV ConnectionFor TVs with Component Video in Jacks Dolby Digital DTS decoder Automatic Channel SET UP To Preset the Channels AgainTo Select a Desired Channel ¡To go back one step, press the REW button Clock SET UPTo Change the ON-SCREEN Language To ADD/DELETE ChannelsAuto Repeat Playback Playback FunctionNormal Playback Search FunctionsOTR One Touch Recording Timer RecordingRecording Function Viewing and Recording Same ProgramTo Clear a Program Hints for Timer RecordingTo Stop AN Automatic Timer PRO- Gram Already Started To CHECK, CORRECT, or Cancel AN Automatic Timer ProgramTo Monitor the Recording Status will appear when you press StopCopying a Video Tape MTS Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemPlaying a DVD Video Or AN Audio CD Using the DVD MenusPlaying a Disc Auto RewindStepping Through Frames Using the Title MenuPausing Playback or Displaying a Still Picture Resuming Playback from Point Where Playback StoppedPlaying from a Desired Title or a Chapter Fast FORWARD/REVERSESlow Motion Starting from a Desired TrackStarting from a Desired Time Count MarkerRandom Audio CD ¡The selected section will be Played back repeatedly RepeatYou can define a section to be played back repeatedly ¡The starting point a will then be Repeat SelectedTo Clear the Program Program Audio CDZoom Playback Enlargement on-screenWhen a Track is selected When an Album is selectedPlaying AN MP3 Disc Playing AN MP3 Disc Randomly ¡The random setting menu screen will appearPlaying a Desired Track From AN MP3 Disc Playing AN MP3 Disc in a ProgramSettings Changing the Audio Language or Sound Mode¡The current audio status will appear at the top Changing the Camera Changing the Subtitle LanguageBlack Level Settings TruSurround SettingsChanging the ON-SCREEN Display Language Settings Changing the Setup ItemsAuto Power OFF Default on Display SettingsWhen playing a disc with copyright protection Audio Settings¡The setup mode will be canceled and the ordinary All parental lock is cancelledParental Lock Language Country code Language Code ListProblem Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideDisc Handling Handling PrecautionsSpecifications Controles DEL Funcionamiento Y SUS Funciones Botón Search Mode Modo DVD Botón PowerBotón Title Botón Setup Botón ModePosición de TV Posición VCRBotón Play Botón VCRCambio AL Modo VCR Cambio DE VCR/DVDConectando a UN Audio Analógico DVD/VCR a Conexión DE TVConectando a UN TV Conectado a UN TV QUE Tiene Toma DE Entrada DE S¡La bandeja de carga del disco se abrirá Preparación DE RelojReproduciendo UN DVD Video O UN CD Audio ¡La alimentación se conectaráTel 0VMN03028H9225UD
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