Sylvania SRDD495 DVD Player User Manual


 
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Information
Troubleshooting Guide
If this unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check this unit consulting the following checklist.
Information
Hint
Hint
• When you cancel to
initialize at step 3),
select “NO”.
2
2
4
4
3
3
1
1
Reset to the Default Setting (Except for PARENTAL Setting)
Select “INITIALIZE”.
SETUP
QUICK
CUSTOM
INITIALIZE
Select “YES”.
SETUP INITIALIZE
Initialize?
NO
YES
<SETUP MENU>
SETUP
To exit
the menu
Press
twice.
SETUP
SETUP
QUICK
CUSTOM
INITIALIZE
STOP
ENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
or or
Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this Owner’s Manual for 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.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
Make sure the power is turned on.
Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
Check the batteries in the remote control.
Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor.If necessary, remove all the
obstacles between the sensor and the remote control.
•You have to be within 23 feet of this unit.
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 unit.
•Tune your radio to an empty AM station so that you hear a lot of noises. Turn the volume
up, then. If you hear some signal sound from the radio in response to your pressing
buttons on the remote control, the remote control is working.
Interference signal may be received. Change the position and orientation of the unit.
Make sure the Timer Recording is set correctly.
Make sure the
TIMER
light appears on the unit. If not, press [SUBTITLE/T-SET]
.
Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Activate this unit in VCR mode. Press [VCR] on the remote control so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.
Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing [CHANNEL
LL
/
KK
] on the unit or
[SKIP/CH.
GG
/
KK HH
/
LL
] on the remote control.
Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING”.
Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
Change the RF output channel to CH4.Then select the same channel on the TV.
Fine tune your TV.
Re-check the ANT-IN and ANT-OUT connections. See pages 1 and 6.
Press
[VCR].
Press [VCR] on the remote control to activate it in the VCR mode. Check if the VCR
OUTPUT light is lit, then set it to the TV position by pressing [VCR].
•You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape.You are experiencing copy guard protection.
Check if this unit is in the VCR mode. If not, press [VCR] on the remote control to switch the mode.
Connect the video cables firmly.
Insert a correct video disc that plays on this unit.
Press [DVD] on the remote control. Check if the DVD OUTPUT light is lit. Then try other DVD features.
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.
Connect the audio cables firmly.
•Turn the power of the audio component on.
Correct the audio output settings.
Correct the input settings on the audio component.
This unit does not support DTS audio.This is not a malfunction.
Connect this unit directly to the TV.
There are some cases where pictures may be slightly distorted, and those are not a sign of a malfunction.
Although pictures may stop for a moment, this is not a malfunction.
The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD.
This is not a malfunction.
The DVD does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles.This is not a malfunction.
The DVD does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language.
This is not a malfunction.
That operation is prohibited by this unit or the disc.
This is not a malfunction.
No power.
This unit does not respond to the
remote control.
Poor picture or noise
Timer recording is impossible.
Cannot go into record mode.
Playback picture is partially noisy.
Cannot view a tape but the audio
is OK.
No, or poor, playback picture
TV programs cannot be seen
normally.
Video or color fades in and out when
making a copy of a video tape.
Cannot remove the tape.
No picture.
Disc cannot be played.
No sound.
No DTS audio is output.
Distorted picture.
Audio or subtitle language does
not match the setup.
The camera angle cannot be changed
Audio or subtitle language cannot
be changed.
“Prohibited icon” appears on the
screen, prohibiting an operation.
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