TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If this VCR/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Operation Manual, check this VCR/DVD consulting the following checklist.
PROBLEMCORRECTIVE ACTION
No power. Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
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Make sure the power is turned on.
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DThis VCR/DVD does not respond to Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
the remote control. Check the batteries in the remote control.
V Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary, remove all the obstacles
Cbetween the sensor and the remote.
R You have to be within 7 m (23 feet) of this VCR/DVD.
Check if the right mode is selected. If it?s not in the right mode, press DVD or VCR, whichever
you need, on the remote control.
Check if a cassette tape is in this VCR/DVD.
Timer Recording is impossible. Make sure the Timer Recording is set correctly.
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Make sure the TIMER indicator and Ť Ž appear on the VCR/DVD. If not, press TIMER ON/OFF.
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Make sure the VCR/DVD clock is set correctly.
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Cannot go into record mode. Make sure the tape has erase-protection tab. If needed, cover the hole with plastic tape.
Activate this VCR/DVD in VCR mode. Press VCR on the remote control so that the VCR OUTPUT
indicator is lit.
Playback picture is partially noisy. Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing CH K / L on the VCR/DVD or CH K / L
on the remote control.
Cannot view a tape but the audio Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to ŤAuto Head CleaningŽ on page 4.
is OK. Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
No, or poor, playback picture. Fine tune your TV.
TV programmes cannot be seen nor- Re-check the AERIAL and RF OUT connections. See page 10.
mally. Press VCR.
Press VCR on the remote control to activate it in the VCR mode. Check if the VCR OUTPUT indi-
cator is lit.
Video or colour fades in and out You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection.
when making a copy of a video tape.
The VCR/DVD turns off automatical- Depending on the circumstance of the Timer Recording standby mode, the VCR/DVD may be
ly after the Timer Recording standby automatically turned off, instead of changing to the DVD mode. This is not a malfunction. Turn
mode is set.on the VCR/DVD if you want to use the DVD after this happens.
No picture. Connect the video cable firmly.
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Insert a correct video disc that plays on this VCR/DVD.
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D Press DVD on the remote control. Check if the DVD OUTPUT indicator is lit. Then try other DVD
features.
Disc cannot be played. Insert the disc.
Clean the disc.
Place the disc correctly with the label side up.
Cancel the parental lock or change the control levels.
Handle a disc with special care so that it does not have fingerprints, scratches, or dusts on its
surface.
If the recorded portion of the disc is too small (less than 55 mm across), it may not play back properly.
No sound. Connect the audio cable firmly.
Turn the power of the audio component on.
Correct the audio output settings.
Correct the input settings on the audio component.
No DTS audio is output. Use a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack when outputting the DTS audio.
Distorted picture. Connect this VCR/DVD directly to the TV.
There are some cases where picture may be slightly distorted, and those are not a sign of a mal-
function.
During the playback of a 2-layered disc, pictures may stop for a moment. This happens while the
1st layer is being switched to the 2nd layer. This is not a malfunction.
Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly according to your TV. See page 10.
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NFORMATION Make sure the VIDEO OUT is set correctly. See page 30.
This happens right after fast forwarding or rewinding. This is not a malfunction.
Audio or subtitle language does not The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD. This is not a malfunction.
match the set up.
The camera angle cannot be The DVD does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles.
changed.This is not a malfunction.
Audio or subtitle language cannot be The DVD does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language.
changed.This is not a malfunction.
Prohibited iconŽ appears on the That operation is prohibited by this VCR/DVD or the disc. This is not a malfunction.
screen, prohibiting an operation.
Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this Operation Manual for details
on correct operations.
Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during programmed playback.
Some functions are prohibited on some discs.
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