5Troubleshooting Guide | Sylvania CD130SL8 specs

TROUBLESHOOTING

5Troubleshooting Guide

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the following chart once before calling for service.

Symptom

Remedy

	No power	• Be sure the power cord is plugged in.
		• If a power failure occurs, unplug the power cord for 30 minutes to allow the unit to
		reset itself.
	No picture or sound	• Check if the power is on.
		• Check the outlet connection.
		• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
		• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
		• Turn off the power and wait for about 1 minute, then turn it on again.
	No color	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
		• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
		• Adjust “COLOR” in “PICTURE“ menu.
	Sound OK, picture poor	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
		• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
		• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHT” in “PICTURE“ menu.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	Picture distorted	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	Weak picture	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
		• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHT” in “PICTURE“ menu.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	Lines or streaks in picture	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
T		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
V	Picture blurred	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	Ghosts in picture	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
		• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	Bars on TV screen	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
	Picture rolls vertically	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	Different color marks on TV	• Move your TV away from nearby electric appliances. Turn off the power and wait
	screen	30 minutes before turning it back on.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	Poor reception on some chan-	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
	nels	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
		• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	Picture OK, sound poor	• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
		• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	No reception of digital signals	• Make sure auto channel scan has been completed (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on
		page 12).
		Auto channel scan must be completed when you set up the unit for the first time
		or move it to a location where previously unavailable channels are broadcast.
		• The selected channel may not be broadcasting.
		• When auto channel scan is interrupted and not completed, some channels will not
		be received. Make sure to complete (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on page 12).

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Contents

CD130SL8 Introduction Important note is located on the rear of the cabinet RADIO-TV Interference PrecautionsLaser Safety Important Copyright Information Location 5Supplied Accessories5Symbols Used in this Manual To Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Contents DTV/TV/CATV Features¨ Accessing from Mode button 5Remote Control Function 5Installing the Batteries 5Rear Panel AC Power Cord5Control Panel ANT. input jack p9 Preparation 5Basic Connection RCA monaural audio cable 5External Device ConnectionRCA video cable Digital audio coaxial cable TV Functions Initial Setting5Initial Setup 5Main Menu 5Language Selection Auto scanning begins Digital TV mode5Auto Channel Scan English Español Français Watching TV 5Volume AdjustmentWhat is the minor channel? 5Channel Selection Press Display 5Switching Each Mode5Screen Information Broadcasting Information Letterbox 5TV Screen Display Mode5Sleep Timer Zoom 5Channel Add/Delete Optional Setting5Picture Adjustment Bright Contrast Color Tint Sharpness OFF CAPTION1 CAPTION2 TEXT1 TEXT2 5Closed CaptionPress SET-UPto display the main menu CAPTION1 and TEXT1 Use Cursor K / L to select DTVCC, then press Enter DTV Closed CaptionDtvcc 5V-chip TV Rating To Set the Sub Ratings Use Cursor K / L to selectCHANGE Password Change PasswordYour own password Then press Enter Digital TV mode 5Unplayable Media Operating DVDDVD Functions 5Playable Media Any other discs without compatibility indications 5Resume Playback Playback5DVD Menu 5Pause 5Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Press Mode during playback until appears5Step-by-step Playback 5Slow Forward / Slow Reverse 5Search Functions Chapter / Title Search 5Repeat A-B Playback Time Search5Repeat Playback 5Random Playback 5Programmed Playback 5On-screen Display ALL ENG 5Special SettingsSubtitle Language SPA Setting will be kept even if the unit is turned off Black Level SettingStereo Sound Mode Virtual Surround To set a marker above Marker SetupTo select a desired marker, repeat steps 1 to 3 From the specific point which you set Subtitle *1, *2 DVD Setting5DVD Language Setting Disc Menu *1 Use Cursor K/L to select the desired item, then press Enter 5Display SettingUse Cursor K/L to select DISPLAY, then press Enter Use Cursor K/L to select AUDIO, then press Enter 5DVD Audio SettingDown Sampling Default on Dolby Digital Parental Level 5Parental SettingUse Cursor K/L to select PARENTAL, then press Enter You can change the other functions Angle Icon Default onOthers Use Cursor K/L to select OTHERS, then press Enter Use Cursor K/L to select INITIALIZE, then press Enter 5Reset to the Default Setting5Language Code List Use Cursor K/L to select YES, then press Enter Troubleshooting 5Troubleshooting Guide Entered channel number Check the batteries of the remote controlRefer to IR Signal Check on Changes automatically Glossary MaintenanceInformation Atsc 5Other Specifications 5General Specifications5Electrical Specification 5Cable Channel Designations Limited Warranty