Akura AMTDR3101X, Instruction Manual

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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
No power to recorder.
Check supply connections and
ensure the power is turned on.
Dead. No display
Power button on recorder not pushed
in Press power button in.
No connection to TV Check all connections to TV Display lit but no picture
on screen.
Incorrect connection selected. Press source button until you get
a picture.
TV not selected. Select TV on R/C
Recorder not tuned to local TV
stations. See page 25 for Tuning details
No TV signal.
Aerial not connected or poor signal Ensure a good aerial is
connected. Indoor aerials are
generally not suitable
Disc not placed correctly. Place disc label side up
Setup menu displayed Press SETUP to turn off
Parental lock active. or Parental level
set too high Cancel parental lock. Or set
parental lock to suit disc.
Password 6666
No DVD Playback
Incorrect region disc This is a Region 2 player.
Not a recordable disc Place a recordable disc into tray.
Record disc Full or not enough space
for the recording Place a disc with enough space
to record the program.
DVD+/-RW disc locked Unlock the DVD+/-RW disc.
Not Recording DVD’s
DVD+/-R disc finalized Place another un finalized disc in
tray
Not recording DVD’s from
external source DVD
player
DVD protected with Anti-copy
Remove disc.
Recorder is already recording. Check status of Recorder. Some keys not working
Not a recordable disc Place a DVD+/-RW or R disc
Picture freezing or
breaking up on playback Dirty or damaged disc Clean dirty disc, discard
damaged disc
Distorted Black and
White images Recorder not matched to TV display Select Interlace or Non interlace
with I/P button
Exhausted batteries
Replace batteries every 6
months.
Poor Remote Control
Objects in infrared signal path Ensure a clear path to the I/R
sensor
If you are still having difficulty please call the Technical help line. Ring 01422
263313 (Normal rates apply).
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