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TROU BLESHOOTING GUIDE
Picture
The image from this unit does not appear on the
television.
--> Make sure that the TV is connected to the AV OUTPUT,
SCART OUT or COMP OUTterminals on this unit. (refer to
“CONNECTIONS”section)
--> Make sure that the television’s input setting is correct.
--> Make sure that a disc is well-placed on the disc tray and is
compatible to the local TV system ( PAL)
--> Check whether the recorderis set to progressive with an
incompatible TV. Reset by pressing [], “5,” “0,” “2,” and “0”
on the remote control andthenpress [ENTER].
The image from this unit appears with noises.
--> The disc is distorted orflawed.
--> Ifthe picture outputsignalfrom the recorderpasses through
your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a
combination T V/VIDEO player, the copy protection signal
applied to someDVDprograms could affect picture quality.If
you still experience this problem even when you connect your
recorder to your TV, try connecting yourrecorder to yourTV’s
S-VIDEOoutput.
The image from an external input is distorted.
--> Ifthevideo signal from the external component is copy-
protected, you can not connect via the recorder. Connect the
component directlyto your TV.
Sound
There is no sound
--> Check the audio cable connection.
--> Check if the audio cordisdamaged.
--> The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect.
--> There’s nosound when thepicture is paused or during
scanning(even forwards at regularplayback speed) or slow
motion play. Press [PLAY] to resume regular playback.
--> If the audio signal does not comethrough theDIGITALOUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check theAUDIO OUT settings.
The sound from this unit is not presented prop-
erly or is distorted.
--> Check the audio cable connection.
--> Check if the audio cordisdamaged.
--> Make sure that the amplifier/receiver orTV is set tothe correct
input and the volume is turned on.
--> If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.
Playback
Can’t playback a disc recorded using this re-
corder or another player
--> If the disc was recorded in video mode, make sure that it’s
finalized.
--> Some players will not play recordable DVD discs when
recorded in video mode and finalized.
--> Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played
on non-CPRM compatible players.
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
--> TheDVDVIDEO features an auto playback function.
Recording
Can’t record.
--> You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be
recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto.
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded.
--> SecondAudio Program (SAP) isnot available forall programs.
--> The recorderdoesnot feature“SecondAudio Program(SAP)”
function.
Recording does not start immediately after you
press [
REC].
--> Disc preparation process is taking place and will take a short
while. (applicable to DVD+R/RW discs)
Can’t record on HDD.
--> Ifthere is a power failure ortheplug is disconnected from the
householdACoutlet while recordingor editing, theHDDmay
becomeunusable.Youwillhavetogoto“DISCTOOLS”to
“Erase” the contents on the HDD. Data recovery is NOT
guaranteed.
TV channel
TV channels cannot be changed.
--> Switch the input signal source of therecorder to “TV.”
--> Connect the antenna cables correctly.
Others
The disc does not open/close.
--> Contact yourlocal dealer or local authorized service facility.
The unit stops at “HELLO” and does not respond
to any other commands.
--> Turn the unit off and turn it on again. If the unit still does not
respond to anycommands, unplug the power cord, reconnect
it and turn it on again. Contact local dealer or authorized
service facility if the unit still does not work.
If you forget the password...
--> Please enter "8008" on password setting mode for pass-
word clear.
Timer Recording
Timer recording does not work properly
--> The timer program isincorrect. Correct theprogram.
--> Differenttimerprogramtimesoverlap.
--> The clock setting is wrong.Go to setup to set the right time and
date.
--> AnalreadyfinalizedDVD+Rhas been inserted: change disc.
The timer program remains even after recording
finishes.
--> The timer program remains if set to daily or weekly.
No playback on DVD recorder.
--> There’s no recording on the disc. Check the disc first.
--> Aunplaybackable disc type is inserted. Check the playable
disc type list.
--> The way you inserted the disc is wrong. Insert the disc
with the label side facing up. If there’s no label on the disc,
check the disc retailer.
--> Wrong region code: The region code on the recorder and
the disc must match.
--> Parental control is on: you have to unlock it first. (default
code of the recorder: 0000)
--> Check of the cables are secured between the TV set and
the recorder.