Motorola DCT700 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling your service provider, review the troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem still exists, contact your service provider.

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

No sound

Press MUTE on the remote control to restore the volume level.

 

Check that the stereo is set to the proper input source.

 

Turn on your VCR.

 

Make sure the TV or stereo volume is set to an appropriate level.

 

 

No picture

Check to be sure that all cables are connected properly (hand-tighten if

 

necessary).

 

If connected through the baseband RCA video connection, make sure the cables

 

are connected properly.

 

If you are watching TV using your VCR, be sure your VCR is powered and

 

running.

 

 

Picture or sound is noisy on one channel

Reconnect the cable and hand-tighten if loose.

 

 

Sound from only one stereo speaker

Hand-tighten or reconnect the cables properly. Be sure wires are not frayed and

 

plugs are not bent or broken.

 

 

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Contents DCT700 Repairs Important Safety Instructions Page Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityCanadian Compliance For Home or Office USE Copyright 2003 Motorola, Inc Contents Introduction Front Panel Rear Panel Video DescriptionUsing the Remote Control KeyDescription PowerKey Description Favorite Installing Batteries Turning Power On and Off Changing ChannelsBasic Operation Electronic Program Guide AUDIO/VIDEO Connections Standard TV Cabling Connecting Your DCT700DCT700 From cable outlet Standard VCR CablingDCT700 Composite BasebandComposite VCR Cabling DCT700 Stereo Cabling Diagram VCR to StereoStereo Cabling Diagram TV to Stereo Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution 501034-001 09/03 English
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DCT700 specifications

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