LG Electronics DR1F9H 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.

 

 

No picture.

The TV is not set to receive recorder

Select the appropriate video input mode

 

 

signal output.

on the TV so the picture from the

 

 

 

recorder appears on the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The video cable is not connected

Connect the video cable securely.

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The connected TV power is turned off.

Turn on the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

The equipment connected with the

Select the correct input mode on the

 

 

audio cable is not set to receive

audio receiver so you can listen to the

 

 

recorder signal output.

sound from the recorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The audio cables are not connected

Connect the audio cable securely.

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power of the equipment connected

Turn on the equipment connected

 

 

with the audio cable is turned off.

with the audio cable.

 

 

 

The audio connecting cord is damaged.

Replace it with new one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The playback picture is

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

poor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The recorder does not

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc. (Check that the disc

 

start playback.

 

indicator in the display window 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

Place the disc on the disc tray

 

 

guide.

correctly inside the guide.

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

The Rating level is set.

Cancel the Rating function or change

 

 

 

the rating level.

 

 

The picture from the

The video signal from the external

You cannot connect via this recorder.

 

external input is

component is copy-protected.

Connect the component directly to

 

distorted

 

your TV.

 

Some channels are

Those channels are not stored in the

Use the CH. Add/Del feature to

 

 

skipped over when

recorder.

restore channels. See [To Add or

Reference

using CH (+/-).

 

Erase Channels] on page 18.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture or sound of

Antenna or cables are loose.

Tighten connections or replace cable.

 

broadcasting channel is

 

 

 

 

 

 

weak or missing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder image is not

Camcorder is off.

Turn camcorder on and operate

 

shown.

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder image via

The recorder’s source is incorrect.

Use INPUT to select input channel

 

A/V input or DV IN to

 

(AV1, AV2, DV, etc.)

 

recorder is not shown

 

 

 

 

 

 

on TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents DVD Recorder Regulatory Information FCC Part Important Safety Instructions Contents Cleaning Discs About the Symbol Display Symbol Used in this ManualHandling Discs Storing DiscsRecommended recordable DVD discs Recordable and Playable DiscsRegional Code Playable DiscsCard useable on this unit Using Memory CardRegarding Write Protect Inserting/Removing the Memory CardFront Panel Remote Control Operation Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Installation Rear Panel Antenna Connecting an Antenna or Cable TVCable TV To view or record a Catv channelRF coaxial connection Connections to Your TVVideo connection Audio Left/Right ConnectionType a Hdmi connectionHdmi compatible TV Rear of the recorder About HdmiDigital Multi-channel sound Connecting to an AmplifierAmplifier Receiver Connecting to the AV in 1 or AV in 2 Jacks Accessory Audio/Video A/V ConnectionsConnecting a Digital Camcorder Front of the recorder Rear RecorderUsing the Home Menu Auto Set UpSetup MovieGeneral Settings Initial SettingsTV Aspect Power Save ModeFactory Set Audio Settings Language SettingsSet Password Lock Parental Control SettingsRating Area CodeDisc Settings Recording SettingsDisc Label FinalizeDisc Protect Auto PlayDisplaying Information While Watching TV General Explanation On-Screen DisplayDisplaying Disc Information on-screen Buttons Operations Discs General Playback FeaturesDVD ALL VCD ACD DVD ALL VCD ACD MP3 WMADVD RwvrMoving to another Title -RWVR-RWVideo If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCDMarker Search Camera Angle DVDLast Condition Memory DVD Finding Locations on a Disc VCDPIP Picture in Picture -RWVR-RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD VCDMovie List menu options Playing a DivX Movie FileDivX file requirement Playable Audio format AC3, PCM, MP2, MP3, WMAAudio CD and Music List menu options Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA fileRandom MP3/WMA audio file requirementPhoto List menu options Viewing a Jpeg FileSkip Images Rotate ImagesErasing a Jpeg files/folders from the memory card View Slide ShowsCopying a Jpeg files from a disc to a memory card Tip to select a filesAbout DVD recording Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settingsRecording time and picture quality Restrictions on copying What is ‘CPRM’?Copyright Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer RecordingTimer Recording Timer Recording Troubleshooting Checking Timer Recording DetailsRecording from an External Input Recording from External ComponentsRecording from DV Input TroubleshootingBefore DV dubbing Recording from a Digital CamcorderTitle List and Chapter List Menu Overview EditingAdding Chapter Markers VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingChanging Title Thumbnails Titles, Chapters and PartsAdding Additional Title/Chapters Making a New PlaylistRAM Deleting a Part -RW Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/ChapterNaming a Title Remote control buttons for entering a nameTime Search Combining Two Chapters Into Divide One Titles Into TwoHide a Chapter/Title +RW +R Moving a Playlist ChapterProtect a Title +RW +R -RWVRRAMOverwriting Recording +RW Additional InformationTo finalize a disc, refer to Finalize on Area Codes Language CodesInput TV Control Buttons By pressing You canSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingYou can reset the recorder as follows Resetting the recorderIf you observe any of the following symptoms Specifications LG Electronics, Inc Limited Warranty USA