Magnavox CT270MW8 A owner manual Problems with Closed Caption Feature, Behind the dialogue

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Remote control does not work

Remedy

•Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

•Check the batteries 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 49.)

•Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.

•Reduce the distance to the unit.

•Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.

		Problems with Closed Caption Feature
	Misspelled captions are dis-	• Closed captioning production companies may broadcast programs without correcting
T	played.	the misspelling in a live broadcast.
V	Captions are not entirely dis-	• Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue are common for live
	played, or captions are delayed	broadcasts. Most captioning production companies can display a dialogue to a maximum of
	behind the dialogue.	220 words per minute. If a dialogue exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to insure that
		the captions remain up-to-date with the current TV screen dialogue.
	Captions are displayed as a	• Interference from buildings or weather conditions may cause captioning to be incom-
	white box.	plete.
	No caption is displayed in the	• Broadcasting station may shorten the program to insert advertisement. The closed cap-
	Closed Caption-supported	tion decoder cannot read the information of the shortened program.
	program.
	Black box is displayed in the TV	• “Text” mode is selected for caption. Select “CAPTION1”, “CAPTION2” or “OFF”.
	screen.
	Poor or no picture in playback	• Adjust tracking control.
		• Try video head cleaning.
		• The cassette tape may be old or worn. Replace with new one.
	Cannot go into recording mode	• Make sure the cassette tape has an erase-prevention tab. If necessary, cover the hole
V		with plastic tape.
	Timer recording does not work	• Make sure the begin/end time is set correctly.
C	or results in failure	• Make sure the power is off to activate timer recording.
		• Check if the unit’s clock is set to current time and date.
R		• The program may contain copy protection signals that restrict copying.
		• The timer setting overlapped with another setting has priority.
		• Check if the cassette tape reached the end during recording.
		• Check if the power failure during recording.
	Picture or color fades in and out	• You cannot copy a copyrighted cassette tape. You are experiencing copy guard protec-
	when copying a cassette tape	tion.
	Completely distorted picture or	• Make sure the disc is compatible with the unit.
	black/white picture with DVD
	Picture freezes momentarily dur-	• Check the disc for finger prints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from center
	ing playback.	to edge.
	Disc cannot be played back.	• Clean the disc.
		• Ensure the disc is correctly inserted.
		• Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
		• Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.
		• Insert a correct disc that can be played back on this unit.
D		• Handle a disc with special care so that it does not have fingerprints, scratches, or dusts
		on its surface.
V Buttons do not work or the unit		• To completely reset the unit, unplug the power cord from the power outlet for 5-10
D	stops responding.	seconds.
	The unit does not respond to	• Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc.
	some operating commands dur-
	ing playback.
	Angle does not switch.	• The angle cannot be switched for DVD which do not contain multiple angles. In some
		cases multiple angles are only recorded for specific scenes.
	Playback does not start	• Check the “PARENTAL” setting.
	when the title is selected.
	The password for rating level	• Enter the default password “4737”, then your forgotten password will be cleared.
	has been forgotten.

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