Magnavox ZV450MW8A 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

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 (page 18).

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “E1”) 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 26-28).

 

• 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).

GENERAL

There is no sound or the sound is

Re-connect all connections securely.

distorted.

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

 

• Check if the connecting cord is damaged.

 

 

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

 

 

• 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

VCR

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 29-30).

 

• The program contains copy protection signals that restricts copying.

DVD

 

 

• 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

 

not start from the beginning.

(page 44).

 

 

• 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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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others

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Contents ZV450MW8A Precautions Laser SafetyMake your contribution to the environment Precautions Important SafeguardsSupplied Accessories Installation LocationAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Moisture Condensation WarningCleaning the cabinet Maintenance ServicingCleaning discs Cleaning the disc lens Disc handlingContents Contents Features Features Symbol DescriptionDescription refers to DVD+RW Description refers to DVD-RW Functional Overview Front Panel 21 2019 1813 12 11 Functional Overview Rear Panel11 10 Open the cover Insert batteries Remote ControlClose the cover 2625Number buttons Digital mode Confirm button DVD/VCR Analog modeREW E button DVD/VCR DVD mode VCR modeDisplay Message Front Panel DisplayCurrent status of the unit Displays the followingRefer to Initial Setting on Antenna Cable ConnectionSupplied cables used in this connection are as follows RF Modulator Connection Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outletYou cannot record one channel while watching another channel With this setupThis unit Connection to a TVAvailable on DVD only Method Analog audio Good picture Method Better pictureConnection to AN Audio System SettingAudio Connection Dolby DigitalBefore YOU Start Proceed to in Initial Setting onFinding the Viewing Channel on Your TV Turn on your TVBefore YOU Start Guide to On-Screen Display / MenuDisc Information / Menu Title Name Information File Name InformationThis is an example screen only for explanation Main Menu How to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape Switching DVD / VCR ModeHow to Insert a Disc How to Insert a Cassette TapeSetting on Initial SettingWhen scanning is over, press Setup to exit Channel SettingAuto Channel Scan ScanningPreset, then press OK Channel SettingAdding / Deleting Channels Use K / L to select Channel, then press OKSelect the channel number to add or delete Press Setup to exitSelect the channel number to delete Use K / L to select Add or Delete, then press OKAuto Clock Setting Setting the ClockSetting the Clock Manual Clock SettingDaylight Saving Time Tuner Settings Switching Analog Mode Digital ModeChannel Selection Selecting TV Audio Tuner SettingsSelecting TV Audio cont’d StereoSAP secondary audio program Service 1 to Service Select if you do not want DTV CC. This is the defaultDTV Closed Caption Use K / L to select DTV CC, then press OKClosed Caption Style Use K / L to select User Setting, then press OKSwitch the setting for each item you Use K / L to select the itemWant to set, then press OK Information on DVD Recording Recording ModeRecordable Discs Unrecordable DiscsPress Setup and use K / L to select General Setting for Auto ChapterPress Setup to exit Before RecordingRefer to Recording Mode on Press REC Mode to select a recording modeDesired channel to record Follow the steps to record TV programsPress REC I repeatedly until the desired length appear Press Stop C to exit the title listPress Timer Timer RecordingUse K / L to enter the date, then press B Use K / L to select New ProgramTimer Recording Use K / L to select a recording modePress Timer SET to set a timer programming How to select a channel number for the timer recording To stop the timer recording in progressStop C on the remote control is not effective Press Timer SET Check the informationPriority of Overlapped Settings Hints for Timer RecordingOverwriting from the Beginning Overwriting Unnecessary TitleTitle Overwriting in the Middle of the TitleHints for Overwriting Overwriting Unnecessary TitleOverwrite recording a Existing title B After overwriting Overwrite recording a Existing title B Existing title CConnection to an External Device Settings for AN External DeviceUse K / L to select Video Input, then press OK External deviceRecording from an External Device Settings for AN External DevicePress VCR Recording to a DVDPress DVDUse K / L to select Recording, then press OK BI-DIRECTIONAL DubbingUse K / L to select Dubbing Mode, then press OK Preparing for dubbing cassette tape to DVDUse K / L to select VCR DVD, then press OK BI-DIRECTIONAL DubbingPress Stop C to stop the dubbing Use K / L to select DVD VCR, then press OKSetting a Disc to Protect To cancel the disc protectUse K / L to select Yes, then press OK Finalizing a Disc Press Setup Use K / L to select Disc Edit, then press OKUse K / L to select Finalize, then press OK Finalizing is completedAuto Finalizing Playing the Discs on Other DVD PlayersPlayable Discs and Files Information on PlaybackUnplayable Discs Color SystemsInformation on Playback CD Playback Mode menu will appearPBC playback control for Video CD Hint for DVD PlaybackDirect Playback Basic PlaybackPress Play B to start playback Press Stop C once to stop playback temporarilyPlayback from the Title List Basic PlaybackUse K / L to select a desired title Use K / L to select Play, thenWhen selecting the folder Not available for audio CD When selecting track/filePlaying Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3 Files Hints for audio CD tracks and MP3 filesPause Using the Title / Disc MenuDuring playback, press Pause F Playback will be paused and sound will be mutedResume Playback Special PlaybackFast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback Skipping TV Commercials During PlaybackStep by Step Playback Special PlaybackSlow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback ZoomRepeat Playback Marker SettingProgram Playback Random PlaybackUse K / L to select Random Play, then press OK 5Press Play BUsing Display Using H / GSearch Title / Chapter SearchSearch Time SearchAudio CD Switching Subtitles Switching Audio SoundtrackFor DVD-video Audio soundtrack will switch Switching Camera Angles Switching Virtual Surround SystemSelecting the Format of Audio and Video Reducing Block NoiseGuide to a Title List Information on Disc EditingEditing Discs Press DVD, then press TitleDeleting Titles Editing DiscsPress DVD first Press Title Use K / L to select Title Delete, then press OKPutting Names on Titles Editing DiscsUse K / L to select Edit Title After this operation is completed, press Return to exitUse K / L to select Add, then press OK Setting Chapter MarksPress Return twice to exit Submenu will appearSelected chapter mark will be deleted Clearing Chapter MarksTo delete all chapter marks Clearing Chapter Marks cont’dFollow steps 1 to 3 in Deleting Use K / L to select Delete AllHiding Chapters Setting Pictures for Thumbnails Press Return to exitPicture for thumbnail will be set You can divide one title into 2 new titles Dividing a TitlePutting Name on Disc Setting or Releasing Disc Protect You can erase all titles on a disc Erasing DiscCompatible, then press OK Making Edits CompatibleContents List of SettingsONAPR-OCT OFF List of SettingsPlayback SetupsParental Lock Default OFF SetupsPlayback cont’d YesAudio Language Default Original Disc Menu Language Default EnglishSubtitle Language Default OFF Angle Icon Default onDisplay Refer to 1 to 5 on page 87 and set the selected itemFor 4 refer to pages Screen Saver Default 10 minutes OSD Language Default EnglishFL Dimmer Default Bright Display cont’dTV Aspect Default 43 Letter Box Progressive Scan Default OFFVideo Refer to 1 to 2 on this page and setReset the setting to default Reset AllRecording mode Select the recording mode using REC ModeVCR Functions To resume playbackPress REC I to begin the one-touch timer recording One-touch Timer Recording OTRYou cannot pause the one-touch timer recording VCR FunctionsOther Operations Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingOPEN/CLOSE a to take out the disc. The disc canceled during TroubleshootingRepairing process MAY not work Press OPEN/CLOSE aDVD mode only VCR mode Frequently Asked QuestionsREC 3 496 EN Language Code Language CodeGlossary General SpecificationsRecording TunerDiscos Reproducibles EspañolCódigos de Región Disco GrabableVHF / UHF EspañolPresione OK para activar Ajste Manual de Reloj Presione STANDBY-ON yPresione DVD Para seleccionar un modo deReproducción Inserte un disco Grabación con TemporizadorCustomer Service Tel1VMN23648A