GoVideo VR3930 user manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

The power cord is disconnected.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet

REFERENCE

 

 

 

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture.

The TV is not set to receive DVD

Select the appropriate video input on the TV

 

 

 

 

 

Recorder+VCR signal output.

so the picture from the DVD Recorder+VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 DVD

receiver so you can listen to the sound from

 

 

 

 

 

Recorder+VCR signal output.

the DVD Recorder+VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD Recorder+VCR does

No disc is inserted.

Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc

 

 

 

 

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 DVD

 

 

 

 

is distorted

 

 

 

 

nent is copy-protected.

Recorder+VCR. 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 “Channel Add/Delete” on page 18.

 

 

 

 

CH (v / V)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture or sound of

Antenna or cables are loose.

Tighten connections or replace cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

broadcasting channel is

Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the DVD

Try all “Tuning Band” options; see page 18 for

 

 

 

 

weak or missing.

 

 

 

 

Recorder+VCR Setup menu.

details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder image not

Camcorder is off.

Turn camcorder on and operate

 

 

 

 

shown.

 

 

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camcorder image via A/V

DVD Recorder+VCR’s source is not set to

Use INPUT to select AV input channel (AV1,

 

 

 

 

input or DV IN to DVD

 

 

 

 

AV1, AV2 COMP, AV2 S-V, or DV IN.

AV2 COMP, AV2 S-V or DV IN).

 

 

 

 

Recorder+VCR is not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shown on TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t play disc recorded

The disc was recorded in Video mode.

Finalize the disc; see page 25.

 

 

 

 

on this DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some players will not play even a finalized

No solution.

 

 

 

 

Recorder+VCR on another

 

 

 

 

disc recorded in Video mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD 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 DVD Recorder+VCR Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Symbols Used in this Manual Disc-related Terms VR3930 OverviewRecordable Discs Playable DiscsAbout DVD Recording About DVD-R and DVD-RW DiscsRestrictions on Video Recording What is ‘CPRM’?Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions Recording TV Audio ChannelsAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel Overview Indicates the current Recording mode Disc Type indicatorsFront Panel Display Overview Remote Control Overview Optical Digital Audio Out AC Power Cord Coaxial Digital Audio OutRear Panel Overview COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Video OUT Y Pb PrConnections Connecting Antenna/CableCable Service Without Cable Box Cable Service With Cable BoxConnections Connecting a TV Digital Multi-Channel Sound Connections Connecting an Amplifier/ReceiverAudio OUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X to Front of DVD Recorder+VCR Connections Connecting Optional EquipmentConnecting a Digital Camcorder DV Digital CamcorderTuning Band Initial Setup Setup Menu OverviewSetup Menu Navigation General SettingsClock Manual Initial SetupChannel Add/Delete Clock AutoLanguage Settings DRC Dynamic Range Control Initial Setup Audio SettingsDolby Digital Sampling FrequencyChanging the 4-digit code Initial Setup Lock SettingsPassword Movie RatingCountry Code Record SettingsDisc Record Mode VCR Record ModeAuto Chapter Disc SettingsMode VR Mode or Video Mode then press DV Record AudioMy DVD Disc FinalizeDisc Protect EZ PlayCharacter, then press Enter to confirm your selection You can also use the remote control toDisc Name Keyboard menu appears.Press EnterInitial Setup On-Screen Display Overview Menu Options Initial Setup OSD Menu Options by Media TypeSelection Method Selection Method Slow Motion DVD Playback Playing a DVDSelecting Titles Selecting ChaptersDVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/Off Repeat A-BTitle Menus DVD Time Search DVD Video VRMarker Search Disc Menus DVD3D Surround DVD Video VR Remember Disc Settings DVDCamera Angle Changing the Audio Language DVDMP3 CD Menu Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 DiscAbout MP3 Audio CD MenuAudio CD and MP3 Operation Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3 View Slide Shows Jpeg Disc Operation Viewing a Jpeg Disc JpegSkip Images Rotate ImagesVCR Playback Before You Begin Special Playback Features VHSPlaying a VHS Tape VHS One Touch Record OTR Basic Recording Recording from TVOne Touch Copy DVD to VHS Basic RecordingOne Touch Copy VHS to DVD Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress Timer RecordingChecking Timer Recording Details Canceling a Timer RecordingPlaying Recordings on Other DVD Players Recording from an External InputFinalizing a Disc Troubleshooting Recording from an External Input What is DV?DV-Related Messages Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingTitles and Chapters VR Adding Chapter Markers VRUsing the Original Chapter Menu Using the Original Title Menu VRUsing the Playlist Chapter Menu Using the Playlist Title MenuMaking a New Playlist VR Naming a Title VRTo go back to the Original Title menu Erasing an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter VRAdding Title/Chapters to Playlist VR Select ‘Delete’ on the menuSelect a chapter from the Playlist Chapter menu Combining Two Chapters Into One VRMoving a Playlist Chapter VR This function is not available if there is only one chapterMotion playback to find the starting point Deleting a Part VRPress Enter to delete the selected part If the Disc Has Already Been Finalized Video Mode Original EditingUsing the Title List Video Erasing a Title Video Buttons Used to Operate Your TV Chart below, find the codes correspon Programming the MultiBrand Remote to Control Your TV Ding to your brand of TVCode Language Language Code ListCode Country Country Code ListSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Reset the DVD Recorder+VCRIf you observe any of the following symptoms You can reset the DVD Recorder+VCR as followsTechnical Specifications Outputs AccessoriesGoVideo DVD Recorder+VCR Limited Warranty Limited Warranty3834RV0002B