Sylvania DVR90VG manual Others, Troubleshooting, Symptom, Remedy

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

The power does not turn on.

Remedy

•Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

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

•Press [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 Setup menu (page 19).

•Select a channel of any TV program using the [CH K / L].

•Press [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	• If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR or tuner
	program from the equipment	goes through the unit before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
	connected through the unit is	signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality.
	distorted.	Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it
D		directly to your TV.
	There is no sound.	• Re-connect all connections securely.
V
		• The connecting cord is damaged.
D
		• Check the connections to the amplifier input.
•
		• The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect.
V		• The unit is in pause mode or in Slow forward / Slow reverse play.
C		• The unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.
	The channel cannot be changed	• Set the TV’s input to “TV”.
R
	from the channel you are recording.
	Nothing was recorded even though	• There was a power failure during recording.
	you set the timer setting correctly.	• 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 has priority (page 33).

•Disc space was not enough.

Timer Recording is impossible.	• Make sure	appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not,
	press [T-SET].
The remote control does not work.	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

•Check the battery life of the remote control.

•Check if there is an obstacle between the sensor and the remote control.

•Test the signal output. If OK, then possible remote sensor trouble. (Refer to “IR SIGNAL CHECK” on page 5.)

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

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

•If above remedies do not solve the problem, please call an Authorized 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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