Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Corrective Action | Sylvania SSC727C

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TV/VCR

Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money.

PROBLEM	CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power.	• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
	• Make sure the power is turned on.
Remote Control Doesn’t Work	• Is TV/DVD/VHS plugged in?
	• Power at outlet?
	• Check batteries in Remote Control.
No picture and sound.	• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
	• Check antenna connection.
	• Let the TV/DVD/VHS program its tuner memory.
No picture or poor picture on	• Adjust direction or replace antenna.
TV/DVD/VHS.	• Adjust picture controls.
No sound or poor sound.	• Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.
	• Press the MUTE button to restore sound.
Bars On Screen	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Check for local interference.
Picture Distorted or Blurred	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Picture Rolls Vertically	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Lines or Streaks in Picture	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Check for local interference.
No Color	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Adjust COLOR control.
Poor Reception on Some Channels	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Ghosts in Picture	• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Check for local interference.
Weak Picture	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
Sound OK, Picture Poor	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Check for local interference.
	• Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
Picture OK, Sound Poor	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• Check for local interference.
Timer recording is not possible.	• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
	• Make sure the power is off.
	• Make sure the TV/DVD/VHS clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode.	• Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If need, cover the
	• hole with plastic tape.

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Sylvania SSC727C owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Corrective Action, Adjust picture controls

Contents

Supplied Accessories SSC719C SSC727C Important Safeguards 8 9 8 a Precautions Laser SafetyImportant Copyright Information RADIO-TV Interference Location Avoid the Hazards Electrical Shock and Fire Table of Contents Features TV/VCR DVD Press to insert discs into or remove them from Operating Controls and FunctionsTray Press to adjust the picture Press to enter or exit the TV menu or DVD setup modeResets a setting Activates program playback or random playback mode Preparation for USE ANTENNA/CABLE ConnectionVHF/UHF Separate Antennas Cable Without CONVERTER/ Descrambler BOX Connecting to External Input Jacks Installing the BatteriesExternal Input Mode To Record a SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAM- Bled Channel Connecting to a Stereo System for DVD Connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder DTS DECODER, or Mpeg Decoder for DVD Channel SET UP for First Time SET UP for USEDeleting or Adding Channel Channel SET UP Again To Cancel the DAYLIGHT-SAVING TimeDAYLIGHT-SAVING Time Selecting the Language Clock SET UP Auto / Manual Auto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting To Change Clock SettingSetting Time Date TV Operation Watching a TV ProgramDegaussing Picture Control To Cancel the Closed Caption System When the Closed Caption Mode is onClosed Caption System CAPTION1, CAPTION2 Chip SET UP TV Rating SET UPWhen you select TV-Y7 When you select TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA Mpaa Rating SET UP Change Access Code Checking the Selected MTS Mode MTS RECORDING/MONITOR ModeSTEREO/SAP Selection Selecting the MTS System To Select Hifi Mode To Select Mono ModeTo Select STEREO, SAP, or Mono Video Cassette Playback To Cancel the Rental Mode To Cancel the Repeat Play ModeSpecial Playback Rental Playback Zero Return SearchTime Search Special Features Index SearchReal Time Tape Counter Auto REWIND-EJECT Normal Recording RecordingSkipping Unwanted Scenes During Recording Pushes Display Recording length Normal recording030 Minutes 100 Minutes Automatic Timer Recording TimerChannel CH61 Tape Speed SP To Cancel AN Automatic Timer Recording Timer Program ExtensionTo Correct a Program Sleep Timer Hints for Automatic Timer RecordingAuto Return OFF mode Counter mode Clock modeOFF mode Clock/Counter mode On Screen Display DVD Playable DiscsAudio CD Using the DVD Menus Using the Title MenuPlaying a DVD Video Or AN Audio CD Calling UP a Menu Screen During Playback Resuming Playback from Point Where Playback Stopped Pausing Playback or Displaying a Still PictureStepping Through Frames Fast FORWARD/REVERSE Starting from a Desired Time Count Track¡Example 1 hour, 23 minutes Seconds → 2 → 3 → 3 → ¡Perform the title search Repeat ¡A single title or chapter is played back repeatedlyYou can define a section to be played back repeatedly ¡The selected section Will be Repeat Played back repeatedly Marker Set the markerCall back the marker Clear the marker When Tracks are selected When an Album is selectedZoom Playback Playing AN MP3 Disc Playing AN MP3 Disc from a Desired Track Playing AN MP3 Disc in a Programmed WAY Changing the Audio Language or Sound Mode ¡The random setting menu screen will appearPlaying AN MP3 Disc AT Random ¡Random play starts Changing the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle Multi-Angle Pictures Black Level Settings Changing the ON-SCREEN Display Language Settings AudioSubtitle Disc Menu Display Settings Auto Power OFF Default on Audio Settings When playing a disc with copyright protection If YOU Forget the Password All parental lock is cancelledParental Lock Control Levels Language Code List Instead letter language code is written in bracket Problem Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideAdjust picture controls Closed Caption Problem Possible Remedy Normal time available for editing the captions Symptom Cause Remedy TV/DVD Maintenance Disc Handling Specifications General SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Other Specifications Memo Controles DE Operación Y Funciones Consulte la figura 1 de la páginaConsulte la figura 2 de la página Consulte la figura 3 de la página Púlselo para introducir el número deseado Hace una pausa en la operación del disco o la cintaVisualiza el menú de títulos Repone un ajuste Preparación Para LA Utilización Instalación DE LAS PilasConexión a Tomas DE Entrada Externa Conexión a UN Sistema Consulte la figura 8 de la página Preparación DE Canales POR Primera VEZ Ajuste DEL RelojReseleccion Repetición DE LA Preparación DE Canales ¡La alimentación se conectará Reproducción DE UN DVD DE Vídeo O UN CD DE Audio¡La bandeja de carga del disco se abrirá Duration TelPlease do not Ship Your Unit to the Teterboro Address 0EMN01953