Emerson EWR20V5 owner manual Others, Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy

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Others

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 performance.

Symptom

Remedy

 

The power does not turn on.

• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

 

 

• (In case of power failure) Check the breaker.

 

 

• Hit [T-SET]to cancel the timer standby mode.

 

There is no picture.

• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

 

 

• The connecting cords are damaged.

 

 

• Check the connection to your TV (page 14).

 

 

• Check the RF output channel when you view a TV program

 

 

using RF connection.

 

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “LINE1”) so

 

 

that the signal from this unit appears on the TV screen.

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

•Try to set the channels with “Auto Preset” in the Setting menu (page 19).

•Select a channel of any TV program using the [CH o / p].

•Hit [VIDEO/TV] if necessary.

TV program pictures are distorted.

•Adjust TV antenna.

•Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual).

•Place the unit and TV farther apart.

•Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart.

TV channels cannot be changed.

•Switch the input to TV.

•Connect the antenna cable correctly (page 14).

 

Playback picture is distorted.

• Keep the equipment which may cause electrical disturbances,

 

 

such as a cellular phone, away.

 

The playback picture or TV program from

• If the playback picture output from a DVD player,VCR or tuner goes

 

the equipment connected through the

through the unit before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal

 

unit is distorted.

applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the

D

 

playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

 

 

There is no sound.

• Re-connect all connections securely.

V

D

 

• The connecting cord is damaged.

•

 

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

V

 

• The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect.

C

 

• The unit is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.

R

 

• The unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

 

The channel cannot be changed from the

• Set the TV's input to “TV”.

 

channel you are recording.

 

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

•There was a power failure during recording.

•The internal clock of the unit stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 30 seconds.

Reset the clock (pages 22-24).

•Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and connect it again.

•The program contains copy protection signals that restricts copying.

•The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority.

Timer Recording is not completed or did not start from the beginning.

•The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority (page 33).

•Disc space was not enough.

Timer Recording is impossible.

• Make sure

 

indicator appears on the front display of this unit. If not,

 

hit [T-SET].

 

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.

•Turn on the unit.

•The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.

•Press [DVD] or [VCR], whichever you need.Then, try again.

•Hit [T-SET]to cancel the timer standby mode.

•If above remedies do not solve the problem, please call the Service Center for help.

The unit does not operate properly.

•When static electricity, etc., causes the unit to operate abnormally, unplug the unit and then plug it again.

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Contents Hit Setup Example of a TV Example of a TV remote controlSelect any blank line and hit Enter EndAfter all recordings, finalize your disc Hints for DVD RecordingEditing Supplied AccessoryChanging the Setting menu VCR functions Others Español Precautions Laser SafetyBefore you start Model No Serial NoPrecautions cont’d Before youInstallation Location Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibitedMaintenance Dolby Digital RecordingTable of contents Features RecordingEditing CompatibilityFunctional overview 12 11Functional overview cont’d VCR/DVD recorder Switching Setting/DISC/CD menu Display menu First DVDFirst VCR Hit Display to display the onscreen displayDisplay message Status of the unitTitle/Track and Chapter MarkPlug in the AC power ConnectionsConnection to a TV MethodTo select channels of the cable box or satellite box Connection to a cable box or satellite boxAfter you have completed connections Connection to an Audio System Method Stereo system Analog audio Input jacksMethod Dolby Digital decoder MD deck or DAT deck Digital audioGetting started Easy DVD recordingThis operation may take a while to be recognized Connections Getting started Recording DiscEasy DVD recording Cont’d Speed ChannelChannel setting Getting channels automaticallyChannel setting cont’d Adding/deleting channelsUsing K / L, select Advanced Setting Menu. Hit Enter Using K / L, select TV Audio Select. Hit EnterUsing K / L, select Stereo or SAP. Hit Enter Selecting the TV stereo or SAPSetting the clock Auto Clock SettingSetting the clock cont’d Manual Clock SettingSetting the daylight saving time Selecting the TV aspect ratioRecording Information on DVD recordingInformation Recordable discWhat is CPRM? Information on DVD recording cont’dRestrictions on recording Making discs playable on other DVD player FinalizeFormatting a disc Choosing the recording format of a blank discReformatting a disc Basic recording Checking the recording picture and sound qualityOne-touch Timer Recording When a DVD-RW disc is loadedUsing REC/OTR and Stop C First DVD Turn on the unit and load a recordable discTimer Recording StartTimer Recording cont’d Before you start Connections Getting started Recording Disc Hints for Timer RecordingPriority of overlapped settings If you want to use Video input Composite Settings for an external sourceConnection to an external source Recording from an external source Settings for an external source cont’dSetting a disc to protect Finalizing will start Using K / L, select Finalize. Hit EnterFinalizing the discs Using K / L, select Auto Finalize. Hit Enter Using K / L, select on Hit EnterFinalizing the discs cont’d Auto finalizeDubbing Mode Using K / L, select Dubbing Mode. Hit EnterMake sure Insert a recordable disc and a videotape with a record tabDubbing Mode cont’d Using K / L, select VCR DVD. Hit EnterHit Setup to exit Hit DVD Using K / L, select DVD VCR. Hit EnterDisc Playback Information on DVD playbackBasic playback PlaybackBasic playback cont’d Playing back MP3 discHit Play B to start play- back Hints for MP3 filesPlaying back discs using the disc menu Playing back discs using the title menuSpecial playback Resume playbackFast forward / Fast reverse Skipping TV commercials during playbackSpecial playback cont’d PauseStep by step playback Slow forward / Slow reverse playbackMarker Setup Using / B, select icon. Hit EnterZoom During playback, hit ZoomUsing Skip H/ G Using DisplaySearch Title/Chapter searchTime search Search cont’dTrack search Repeat playback Random playbackSwitching subtitles Repeat/Random/Program playback cont’dSelecting a format of audio and video Program playbackSwitching audio soundtrack Using K / L, select a desired audio channel. Hit EnterSelecting a format of audio and video cont’d During playback, hit AudioSwitching camera angles Some DVD-Video discs feature Scenes shot from two or moreVisual Noise Reduction Noise Reduction menu will appearEditing Information on disc editingEditing discs in Video mode Deleting titlesPutting names on titles Editing discs in Video mode cont’d Setting or clearing chapter markersFirst DVD Using K / L, select Yes Hit Enter Using K / L, select Chapter Mark. Hit EnterEditing discs in VR mode Original Using K / L, select Original. Hit EnterBe advised that the titles once deleted cannot be recovered Original list will appearEditing discs in VR mode Original cont’d Setting titles to protectUsing K / L, select Protect. Hit Enter Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 57 to display the Original menuYou can cancel the title-protecting Releasing titles from protectingConfirm the indication On OFF. Hit Enter Key icon will disappear from the title in the original listUsing K / L, select Playlist. Hit Enter Editing discs in VR mode PlaylistFirst DVD Hit SETUP. Using / B, select Disc. Hit Enter Deleting parts of titles Editing discs in VR mode Playlist cont’d Using K / L, select Edit Title Name. Hit EnterWhen you select Add at , a DeleteYou cannot delete the first chapter of each title New chapter marker will be addedSetting pictures for thumbnails Picture for thumbnail will be setUsing K / L, select Yes. Hit Enter Dividing a titleYou can divide a title into two New titles After this operation is comUsing K / L, select Title Combining. Hit Enter Combining titlesYou can combine two titles into a single title Two titles will be combined into a single titleAdding titles to a Playlist Deleting a PlaylistChanging the Setting menu Tour of the Setting menuLanguage setting Language setting cont’d Display settingSubtitle Language Default OFF Using K / L, select a lan Guage. Hit EnterDisplay setting cont’d Audio settingAudio setting cont’d Using K / L, select a set- ting. Hit EnterUsing K / L, select a setting. Hit Enter When playing back a DVD-RW disc recorded in VR modeSettings for Parental lock level Hit Stop C if you are playing a discSettings for Parental lock level cont’d Parental Lock Default AllUsing K / L, change the parental level. Hit Enter If you select No, proceed to stepRecording and One-touch Timer Recording VCR functionsPlayback RecordingRecording and One-touch Timer Recording cont’d One-touch Timer RecordingUsing REC/OTR or Stop C Index searchOther operations Others TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Or Setup Cause Solution Troubleshooting cont’dSymptom RF output switch Error message Cause SolutionFor more than 3 seconds Before you start Connections Getting startedGlossary Language codeCan I record on CD-R/RW? No, this unit records only DVDs Frequently Asked QuestionsSpecifications Español Fácil grabación de DVDNota Esta operación puede demorar en reconocersePaso 6 Pare la GrabaciónReproducción con videograbadora NotaGrabación Grabación con temporizador de un toque OTRLimited Warranty
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