Grundig 5550 HDD DVR User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your HDD DVD recorder. Impairment can
also be caused by leads having been accidentally pulled out, damaged DVDs/CDs and worn-out bat-
teries in the remote control.
If the following measures do not rectify the problem, consult an authorised dealer.
INFORMATION _________________________
Problem Possible cause/remedy
The HDD DVD recorder does not Point the remote control directly at the HDD DVD recorder.
respond to the remote Remove all obstacles which may interfere with the path of
control recorder. the remote control signal.
Check or replace the remote control batteries.
Check whether the recorder has been set to operate with a
different remote control.
The disc compartment does not Pull the mains cable plug of the HDD DVD recorder out of
open, Picture/sound problems. the socket and plug it in again.
No picture Check the video connection.
Distorted picture Make sure that there are no fingerprints on the DVD/CD,
follow the cleaning instructions on the next page.
The DVD/CD cannot be played Check if the label on the DVD/CD is facing upwards.
Clean the DVD/CD.
Check if the DVD/CD is damaged by testing out another
DVD/CD.
No sound Check the volume setting.
Check the audio connections.
Try another playback source.
Use an external decoder for DTS audio formats.
No sound at the digital output Select the “RAW” mode, see setting on page 92.
Distorted sound from the Make sure that the audio connections are not connected to
hi-fi system the phono input on the amplifier.
Recording from TV stations Antenna cable not connected, please connect it.
not possible. The TV station is not tuned on the HDD DVD recorder.
Tune the television station.
The selected TV channel has copy protection.
Station not transmitting or antenna defective.
Timer recording was not The HDD DVD recorder was not switched off after timer
performed. programming.
The VPS/PDC time was incorrectly entered for VPS/PDC-
programmed recordings.
Copying from the USB port There is “film data” on the DVD+R/+RW, please
is not possible delete it.
At the end of the recording Use a new or empty disc.
the YesDVD function is
not provided.
Forgotten password. Go to the SETUP menu –
>
PREFERENCES –
>
Change pass-
word. Enter the password 8600 and then enter your new
password.