Sylvania LD155SC8 owner manual Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Remedy

	The entered channel number	• Many digital channels have alternate channel numbers. The unit changes the numbers
	changes automatically	automatically to the ones signifying the broadcasting stations. These are the numbers used
		for analog broadcasts.
	Remote control does not work	• 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 infrared sensor window and the remote
		control.
		• Test the signal output. If OK, then possible remote sensor trouble.
		(Refer to “IR Signal Check” on page 45.)
		• Aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor window 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
T	Misspelled captions are	• Closed captioning production companies may broadcast programs without
V	displayed.	correcting the misspelling in a live broadcast.
	Captions are not entirely	• Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue are common for
	displayed, or captions are	live broadcasts. Most captioning production companies can display a dialogue to a
	delayed behind the dialogue.	maximum of 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
	white box.	incomplete.
	No caption is displayed in the	• Broadcasting station may shorten the program to insert advertisement. The closed
	Closed Caption-supported	caption decoder cannot read the information of the shortened program.
	program.
	No caption is displayed	• The videotape may be illegally copied, or the caption signal might not have been
	when playing the videotape	read during copying.
	containing captions.
	Black box is displayed in the	• “Text” mode is selected for caption. Select “CAPTION1”, “CAPTION2” or “OFF”.
	screen.
	Completely distorted picture	• Make sure the disc is compatible with the unit.
	or black/white picture with
	DVD
	Picture freezes momentarily	• Check the disc for finger prints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from
	during playback.	center to edge.
	Disc cannot be played.	• 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.
D		• Insert a correct disc that plays on this unit.
		• Handle a disc with special care so that it does not have fingerprints, scratches, or
V		dusts on its surface.
	Buttons do not work or the	• To completely reset the unit, unplug the power cord from the power outlet for
D	unit stops responding.	5-10 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
	during 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.

Note:

•The LCD panel is manufactured to provide many years of useful life. Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear as a fixed point of blue, green or red. This is not to be considered a defect in the LCD screen.

•Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this owner’s manual for more 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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