LG Electronics LHY-518 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

 

 

 

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

The power cord is disconnected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet

 

 

 

 

 

 

securely.

 

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No picture.

The TV is not set to receive Recorder Combi

Select the appropriate video input on the TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiver signal output.

so the picture from the Recorder Combi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiver appears on the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The video cable is not connected securely.

Connect the video cable securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The TV power is turned off.

Turn on the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

The equipment connected with the audio

Select the correct input mode on the audio

 

 

 

 

 

cable is not set to receive Recorder Combi

receiver so you can listen to the sound from

 

 

 

 

 

Receiver signal output.

the Recorder Combi Receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The audio cables are not connected securely.

Connect the audio cable securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power of the equipment connected with

Turn on the equipment connected with the

 

 

 

 

 

the audio cable is turned off.

audio cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The audio connecting cord is damaged.

Replace it with a new one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback picture is poor.

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape heads are dirty.

Clean video heads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape is a rental or was recorded on another

Use v/V for manual tracking adjustment while

 

 

 

 

 

VCR.

tape is playing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recorder Combi Receiver

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc

 

 

 

 

does not start playback.

No tape is inserted.

indicator on the front panel display is lit.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An unplayable disc is inserted.

Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type,

 

 

 

 

 

 

color system, and regional code.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is placed upside down.

Place the disc with the playback side down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is not placed within the guide.

Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside

 

 

 

 

 

 

the guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Movie Rating level is set.

Cancel the Movie Rating function or change

 

 

 

 

 

 

the rating level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture from external input

The video signal from the external compo-

You cannot connect via the Recorder Combi

 

 

 

 

is distorted

nent is copy-protected.

Receiver. Connect the component directly to

 

 

 

 

 

 

your TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some channels are

The skipped channels were deleted with the

Use the CH. Add/Del feature to restore chan-

 

 

 

 

skipped over when using

CH. Add/Del feature.

nels. See “To Add or Erase Channels from

 

 

 

 

CH (v / V)

 

Memory” on page 27.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture or sound of

Antenna or cables are loose.

Tighten connections or replace cable.

 

 

 

 

 

broadcasting channel is

Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the

Try “Tuning Band Select” options; see page

 

 

 

 

weak or missing.

 

 

 

 

Recorder Combi Receiver Setup menu.

26 for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder image not

Camcorder is off.

Turn camcorder on and operate

 

 

 

 

shown.

 

 

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder image via A/V

Recorder Combi Receiver’s source is not set

Use INPUT to select AV input channel (AV1,

 

 

 

 

input or DV IN to Recorder

to AV1, AV2 or DV IN.

AV2 or DV IN).

 

 

 

 

Combi Receiver is not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shown on TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t play disc recorded

The disc was recorded in Video mode.

Finalize the disc; see page 33.

 

 

 

 

on this Recorder Combi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some players will not play even a finalized

No solution.

 

 

 

 

Receiver on another DVD

 

 

 

 

disc recorded in Video mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc was recorded in VR mode.

The other player must be RW compatible in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

order to play it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discs recorded with copy-once material can-

No solution.

 

 

 

 

 

not be played on other players.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Main Unit LH-RC9500M Speakers LHS-95PAF, LHS-95PAS DVDRegulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents About the symbols for instructions Regional code of the Recorder Combi Receiver and DVDs OverviewRecordable Discs Playable DiscsWMA About SymbolsDisc-related terms MP3About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ About Recordable discsWhat are Recording modes? Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?About DVD recording Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settingsCards capable of displaying and saving Precautions Front Panel Function Display Window Character indicatorsMute indicator Remote Control Overview Rear Panel Connections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to Recorder Combi ReceiverCable Service Without Cable Box Cable Service With Cable BoxVideo connection Connections Connecting to a TVRF coaxial connection Audio/Video connectionOte Front of Recorder Combi Receiver Connections Connecting a Digital CamcorderRadio Antenna Connections To attach the speaker to the stand About Ferrite Core How to connect the SpeakersHow to attach the ferrite core Connections Speaker System Connections Before Operation Speaker Positioning Bypass 2CH Stereo Before Operation Mini Glossary for Sound ModePano ON/OFF Before Operation Delay Time SettingSurround delay time setting Center delay time setting Dolby Digital mode onlyXTS Excellent True Sound Before OperationSound Level Test ToneAuto Channel Set Before Operation Initial SettingsTuning Band Select General OperationEnter To Add or Erase Channels from MemoryAuto Clock Set Manual Clock SetProgressive Scan Power Save ModeFactory Setting TV AspectVocal Display MenuDRC Dynamic Range Control Disc LanguageChanging the 4-digit code Set PasswordBefore Operation Lock Parental Control Movie RatingCountry Code Disc Record ModeVCR Record Mode Select the first character using the vDisc Initialize Also, you can format the disc from the Setup menu as belowDV Record Audio Auto ChapterAutoPlay Write recording, clean-up recording, editing or erasingDisc Finalize Disc ProtectEdit icon is highlighted Press Enter Keyboard menu appears Disc LabelFollow steps 1-3 as shown Disc Initialize on Use v / V to select the Disc Label optionBefore Operation General Explanation On-Screen Display Selection Method Before Operation OSD Menu Options by Media TypeMenu Options Mode Shows the title name Recording dateSelection Method Shows recording tapeSlow Motion Operation with DVD Playing a DVDMoving to another Title Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKsDVD Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/All/Off SearchRepeat Chapter Repeat A-BDisc Menus DVD Time SearchZoom Marker Search3D Surround Normal Camera Angle DVDChanging the Audio Language DVD Changing the Audio ChannelMusic menu options Audio CD and MP3/WMA OperationAbout MP3 Moving to Another TrackSearch CD Repeat A-B CDUse v / V to select the Copy option then press Enter Erasing MP3/WMA files or folders From the Memory Card M/CSelecting multiple files folders Use v / V to select an MP3/WMA file or folder onInsert an Audio CD or MP3/WMA disc Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMAProgram List menu options MoveErasing the multi tracks on the Program List Repeat Programmed TracksErasing a Track from the Program List Changing the order of Program ListPhoto-Memory menu options M/C Photo Disc Operation Viewing a Jpeg File Jpeg M/CPhoto menu options Photo-CD menu options JpegPhoto Disc Operation Tracking Control VHS VCR Mode Tape Playback PreparationNormal Playback VHS Special Effect Playback VHSBasic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer RecordingDubbing from VCR to DVD Basic RecordingDubbing from DVD to VCR Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress Timer RecordingChecking Timer Recording Details Canceling a Timer RecordingRecording from an External Input DV-Related Messages Recording from an External Input What is DV?Troubleshooting Title List and Chapter List Menu Using the Title List-Original menu VRUsing the Chapter List-Original menu Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu Using the Title List-Playlist Menu VRIf the disc has already been finalized Using the Title List menu VideoDeleting a Title Video Using the Chapter List menu +RW Using the Title List menu +RWEditing Using the Title List menu +RUsing the Chapter List menu +R Changing Title Thumbnails Title and Chapter EditingTitles, Chapters and Parts VR Adding Chapter MarkersSelect ‘New Playlist’ then press Enter Making a New Playlist VRAdding Additional Titles/Chapters to Playlist VR Press MENU/LIST repeatedly to display TitleSelect ‘Delete Part’ from the options on the menu Deleting a Title/ChapterDeleting a Part VR List-Original or Title List-Playlist menuCombining Two Chapters Into One Naming a Title VR Video +RW +RIf you select Protect on Title List-Original menu This function is not available if there is only one chapterOptions appears on the left side of the screen Select Protect option on the optionsPress Enter to fix the dividing point Divide One Title Into Two +RWOverwrite Recording +RW Clean-up Recording Video VR +RWTV Control Buttons By pressing You can Controlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteControlling other TVs with the remote Code numbers of controllable TVsTo clear all the stored stations Other Operations Presetting the Radio StationsTo tune in a station with a weak signal To turn off the radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsOther Operations Listening to the Radio For your referenceChoose a country code from this list Language Code and Country Code ListSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingIf you observe any of the following symptoms Reset the Recorder Combi ReceiverSpecifications ISpeakers AmplifierInputs OutputsCustomer INTER-ACTIVE Center Numbers This Limited Warranty does not Apply toIssue O