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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the DVD/VCR does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the DVD/VCR consulting the following checklist.
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| No power. | • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. | ||
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| • Make sure the power is turned on. | ||
| The DVD/VCR does not respond | • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. | |||
| D | to the remote control. | • Check the batteries in the remote control. | ||
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| • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary, remove all the obstacles | ||
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| between the sensor and the remote. | |||
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| • You have to be within 23 feet of the DVD/VCR. | |||
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| • Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by pressing DVD or VCR, | ||
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| whichever you need, on the remote control. | ||
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| • Check if a cassette tape is in the DVD/VCR. | ||
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| Timer recording is impossible. | • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly by pressing TIMER. | ||
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| • Make sure the TIMER light is on on the front panel, and “REC” and “ |
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| panel display. If not, press TIMER. | |||
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| • Make sure the DVD/VCR clock is set correctly. | ||
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| Cannot go into Record mode. | • Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape. | ||
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| • Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press VCR on the remote control so that the green VCR OUT- | ||
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| PUT light is lit. | ||
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| Playback picture is partially noisy | • Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing CH (o /p). | ||
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| Cannot view a tape but the | • Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING” . | ||
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| audio is OK. | • Make sure the DVD/VCR is not in the Menu mode. | ||
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| No, or poor, playback picture. | • Change the RF output channel to CH4. Then select the same channel on the TV. | ||
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| • Fine tune your TV. | ||
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| TV programs cannot be seen | • | ||
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| normally. | • Press VCR/TV. | ||
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| • Press VCR on the remote control to put it in the VCR mode. Check if the green VCR OUTPUT | ||
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| light is lit. Then, set it to the TV position by pressing VCR/TV. | ||
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| Video or color fades in and out | • You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection. | ||
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| when making a copy of a video tape. |
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| Cannot remove the tape. | • Check if the DVD/VCR is in the VCR mode. If not, press VCR on the remote control to switch | ||
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| No picture. | • Connect the video cables firmly. | ||
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| • Insert a correct video disc that plays on this DVD/VCR. | |||
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| • Press DVD on the remote control. Check if the DVD OUTPUT Light is lit. Then try other DVD | ||
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| • Check if the progressive/interlace mode is set correctly according to your TV. | ||
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| Disc cannot be played. | • Insert the disc. | ||
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| • Clean the disc. | ||
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| • Place the disc correctly, with the label side up. | ||
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| • Cancel the parental lock or change the control level. | ||
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| No sound. | • Connect the audio cables firmly. | ||
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| • Turn the power of the audio component on. | ||
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| • Correct the audio output settings. | ||
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| • Correct the input settings on the audio component. | ||
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| No DTS audio is output. | • Use a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack when outputting the DTS audio. | ||
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| Distorted picture. | • Connect the DVD/VCR directly to the TV. | ||
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| • There are some cases where pictures may be slightly distorted, which are not a sign of a malfunction. | ||
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| • Although pictures may stop for a moment, this is not a malfunction. | ||
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| Audio or subtitle language | • The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD disc. | ||
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| does not match the set up. | This is not a malfunction | ||
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| The camera angle cannot be | • The DVD disc does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. | ||
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| changed. | This is not a malfunction | ||
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| Audio or subtitle language | • The DVD disc does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language. | ||
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| cannot be changed. | This is not a malfunction. | ||
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| “Prohibited icon” appears on the | • That operation is prohibited by the DVD/VCR or the disc. | ||
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| screen, prohibiting an operation. | This is not a malfunction. |
Notes
¡Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this Instruction Manual for details on correct operations.
¡Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during program playback. ¡Some functions are prohibited on some discs.
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