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PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power.

• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.

This unit does not respond to

• Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

the remote control.

• 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.

• 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 the DVD or

VCR buttons, 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 vol-

ume up, then. If you hear some signal sound from the radio in response to your
pressing buttons on the remote, the remote control is working.

Timer recording is impossible.

• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the TIMER REC light appears on the DVD/VCR. If not, press the SUBTI-

TLE/T-SET button.

• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.

Cannot go into Record mode.

• Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
• Activate this unit in VCR mode. Press the VCR button on the remote control so that the

green VCR OUTPUT light is lit.

Playback picture is partially noisy. • Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the CHANNEL 

buttons

on the DVD/VCR or the SKIP/CH.(

K

/

L

) buttons on the remote control.

Cannot view a tape but the

• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING” .

audio is OK.

• Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.

No, or poor, playback picture.

• Change the RF output channel to CH4. Then select the same channel on the TV.
• Fine tune your TV.

TV programs cannot be seen

• Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See pages 1 and 6.

normally.

• Press the VCR/TV button.
• Press the VCR button on the remote control to activate it in the VCR mode. Check if the green

VCR OUTPUT light is lit. Then, set it to the TV position by pressing the VCR/TV button.

Video or color fades in and out when • You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection.

making a copy of a video tape.
Cannot remove the tape.

• Check if this unit is in the VCR mode. If not, press the VCR button on the remote control

to switch the mode.

No picture.

• Connect the video cables firmly.
• Insert a correct video disc that plays on this unit.
• Press the DVD button on the remote control. Check if the DVD OUTPUT light is lit. Then

try other DVD features.

• Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly according to your TV. See

page 7.

Disc cannot be played.

• 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.

No sound.

• 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.

No DTS audio is output.

• This unit does not support DTS audio. This is not a malfunction.

Distorted picture.

• 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.

Audio or subtitle language

• The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD.

does not match the set up.

This is not a malfunction.

The camera angle cannot be

• The DVD does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles.

changed.

This is not a malfunction.

Audio or subtitle language

• The DVD does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language.

cannot be changed.

This is not a malfunction.

“Prohibited icon” appears on the • That operation is prohibited by this unit or the disc.
screen, prohibiting an operation

This is not a malfunction.

The PLAY indicator on the 

• An unacceptable disc is installed.

front panel flashes

Insert a playable disc.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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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.

Information

Summary of Contents for Sylvania DVC840E

Page 1: ...ettes and Discs 5 Playable Video Cassettes 5 Playable Discs 5 Unplayable Discs 5 Connections 5 RF Output Channel 5 Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box 6 Connection to an Audio System 6 Connection to a...

Page 2: ...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one...

Page 3: ...a Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up...

Page 4: ...s ammonia or abrasive CLEANING DISCS When a disc becomes dirty clean it with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not wipe in a circular motion Do not use solvents such as benzine thi...

Page 5: ...mal CD layer can be delivered The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered Any other discs without compatibility indications If channel 3 is already occupied for bro...

Page 6: ...bove Then play back a tape Refer to Playback on page 11 To view one channel while recording another 1 While you are recording on the DVD VCR press the VCR TV but ton 2 At the cable box or satellite bo...

Page 7: ...jack of a decoder or audio receiver DVD only VIDEO IN jack Connect a cable com ing from the video out jack of a camcorder another VCR or an audio visual source laser disc player video disc player etc...

Page 8: ...me at a time To advance playback one frame at a time To pause disc playback To pause disc playback To pause tape playback or recording To stop playback To stop playback To stop playback or recording T...

Page 9: ...ss the VCR button on the remote control Verify that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit VCR MODE Note Pressing only the OUTPUT button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control You MUST...

Page 10: ...memo rized in this unit by using the CHANNEL buttons If AUTO SET UP appears on the TV screen again check the cable connections Then press the B button once again Y Yes es Press the MENU button to exit...

Page 11: ...are recording on the DVD VCR press the VCR TV button 2 At the cable box or satellite box select the channel you want to view If you have connect ed the DVD VCR to a cable box or satel lite box refer...

Page 12: ...C SPEED AM B PM Select AM or PM 7 7 Repeat the procedure in steps 5 and 6 to set the end time Select the desired channel Timer Recording If you have connected the DVD VCR to a cable box or satellite b...

Page 13: ...ty shielded cables with RCA type connectors Standard audio cables are not recommended You can use a video disc player satellite receiver or other audio video component with A V outputs L1 or L2 is fou...

Page 14: ...SELECT Hint Hint To cancel Auto Repeat follow steps 1 2 above Then press the B button so that OFF appears beside AUTO REPEAT Press the CLEAR C RESET button to exit If menu remains on the TV screen at...

Page 15: ...utton Resume message will appear on the TV screen Press the PLAY button play back will resume from the point at which playback was stopped To cancel resume press the STOP button one more time during t...

Page 16: ...urrent track number Total tracks Elapsed time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Elapsed time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Layer numbers appears o...

Page 17: ...ingle digit tracks 1 9 press a single number eg track 3 press 3 To play track 29 press 10 2 9 of the Number buttons Using the SEARCH Using the SEARCH MODE MODE b button utton 1 1 Track Search Using th...

Page 18: ...our programs are still stored until either the disc tray is open or power is turned off To repeat the current track in the program press the REPEAT but ton repeatedly until TRACK appears during playba...

Page 19: ...during CD playback DVD CD CD 1 1 STEREO AUDIO PLAY Each time you press the AUDIO button Stereo Sound mode Camera Angle This unit allows you to select a subtitle language if available during DVD play...

Page 20: ...splay QUICK ENTER ENTER SETUP SETUP PARENTAL PASSWORD Please enter a 4 digit password SETUP AUDIO DRC DOWN SAMPLING DOLBY DIGITAL ON ON ON SETUP DISPLAY TV ASPECT STILL MODE ANGLE ICON AUTO POWER OFF...

Page 21: ...OFF ON TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX STILL MODE AUTO ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON 4 3 LETTER BOX AUTO ON OFF TV ASPECT 4 3 LETTER BOX STILL MODE AUTO ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON 4 3 LETTER BOX AUTO...

Page 22: ...eneral children can be played back Levels 7 to 2 Only DVD softwares intended for general use and chil dren can be played back Level 1 Only DVD softwares intended for children can be played back with t...

Page 23: ...tape Cannot remove the tape Check if this unit is in the VCR mode If not press the VCR button on the remote control to switch the mode No picture Connect the video cables firmly Insert a correct video...

Page 24: ...s DURATION PARTS FUNAI CORP will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase Two 2 years for Picture Tube Certain parts are exclude...

Page 25: ...en la toma ANT IN de DVD VCR Pantalladeltelevisor Mando a distancia VCR VCR o VCR 1 1 MENU PROGRAMAR AUTOREPETIR OFF AJUSTE CANAL B AJUSTE DE RELOJ SELEC IDIOMA MENU AJUSTE DE RELOJ MES DIA A O 0 3 HO...

Page 26: ...cto en el modo de grabadora de v deo Para borrar los marcadores Para borrar los marcadores Disco compacto Para retirar el N de estado en la entrada de programa Para borrar los n meros entrados incorre...

Page 27: ...OUTPUT button on the front panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote control You MUST select the correct mode on the remote control Press the DVD button on the remote control Verify that the DVD O...

Page 28: ...To search track To search time CD To rapidly return to a location of disc Search the markers CD To select the recording speed To select channel The 10 button has no effect in VCR mode To clear the ma...

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