49
16. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (FOR DVD)
The picture quality is poor(DVD)
·
Make sure the DVD disc surface is not damaged(Scratch, fingerprint etc.)
·
Clean the DVD disc and try again.
·
Ensure that the DVD disc is in the tray with the label uppermost.
·
A damp DVD disc or condensation may effect the equipment. Wait for 1 or 2 hours in Stand-by to dry the equipment.
Disc does not play
·
No disc in the machine.
Place a disc in the tray.
·
Disc incorrectly loaded.
Ensure that the DVD disc is in the tray with the label uppermost.
·
Wrong type of disc. The machine cannot play CDROMs etc.
Use disc in supported formats .
·
The region code of the DVD must match that of the recorder.
Wrong OSD language
·
Select the language in the setup menu.
The language for the sound or subtitles on a DVD cannot be changed
·
Multilingual sound and/or subtitles not recorded on the DVD.
·
Try to change the sound or subtitles using DVD’s title menu. Some DVD’s do not allow the user to change these settings
without using the disc’s menu.
Some functions(Angle, Zoom etc.) do not work
·
These functions are not available on the DVD.
·
Angle can only be changed when the angle symbol is displayed.
The picture colors are not OK
·
Check the video output mode and select the appropriate mode.
No picture
·
Check if the recorder is connected to TV properly and that all connections between the DVD recorder and other attached
equipment are secure.
No sound
·
Check the volume is set to an audible level.
·
Make sure you have not switched the sound off accidentally.
Distorted sound
·
Check that the appropriate listening mode is selected.
No response from remote control
·
Make sure the remote control is in the correct mode.
·
Check the batteries are fitted correctly.
·
Change the batteries.
·
If VFD shows “TV”, TV mode is active, press TV/DVD key to return DVD mode.
Record key does not start recording
·
Make sure there is a recordable (DVD+RW or DVD+R) disc inside the recorder.
·
If you wish to record from RF input, check the program table to see the available channels. You may need to do an APS
(Automatic program search) again to record, if the automatic search after installation has failed to find channels.
·
If you wish to record from the SCART, CVBS, S-Video or DV INPUT source, make sure that the record source is active
and sending signals.
·
To record from a DVD player the DVD should not be copy protected.
·
If there is no space left on the disc you will see the error message “disc is full.” Erase some titles to create space for new
recordings.
Switch to a source, but there is no signal
·
Make sure the antenna is connected to Aerial input and there is TV broadcast on some channels.
·
If you are using scart, CVBS, S-Video or DV video inputs, make sure the record source is properly connected and switched
on.
Timer recording does not work
·
Make sure that the system time and record start time are set correctly.
Time will be displayed when the recorder switches to standby in power saving off mode.
·
Make sure that the program number of the scheduled record is on the program list.
You will not be able to record, if the program number found during APS does not contain an active channel.
Edit disc option is disabled
·
Make sure that the recorder is in “full stop mode”.
If nothing works
·
If you have tried the above solutions and nothing seems to work, try switching your DVD off and on again. If this does not
work, contact your supplier or your initiating service.
Never attempt to repair a defective DVD recorder yourself.
NOTE:
Please note that you may experience compatibility problems during playback or editing of the discs that are
recorded on other DVD Recorder Brands.
