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INFORMATION

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Troubleshooting Guide

If this unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this manual. Refer to the following:

INFORMATION

Note:

•  When you do not wish 

to initialize, select 
“NO” at step 3.

2

  Select “INITIALIZE”.

4

  To exit the menu

3

  Select “YES”.

1

   Press 

[SETUP]

 in the 

stop mode.

Reset to the Default Setting (Except for PARENTAL Setting)

SETUP

QUICK
CUSTOM
INITIALIZE

SETUP                INITIALIZE

Initialize?
NO
YES

SETUP menu

SETUP

Press 
twice.

SETUP

QUICK
CUSTOM
INITIALIZE

SETUP

STOP

OK

or

or

OK

DVD / VCR

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 the 
remote control.

• 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 infrared sensor window. If necessary, remove all the obstacles between the sensor and the remote control.
• You have to be within 23 feet (7m) of this unit.
• Check if a cassette tape is in this unit. 
•  Tune your radio to an empty AM station so that you hear a lot of static. Turn up the volume, 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.

•  Press and hold any button on remote control toward a digital camera. The remote control is working if you confirm infrared light 

through the digital camera.

Poor picture or noise.

• Interference signal may be received. Change the position and direction of the unit.

VCR

Cannot record a TV program.

• This unit does not have a tuner to receive TV broadcasting.
•  You must connect this unit to TV with audio/video output jacks or an external tuner to record TV programs. Refer to “Recording & One 

-touch Timer Recording (OTR)” on page 12 and “Satellite Link” on page 14.

Timer recording is impossible.

• Make sure the timer program is set correctly.
• Make sure TIMER REC indicator on this unit lights up. If not, press 

[TIMER SET]

.

• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.

Cannot go into record mode.

• Make sure the cassette tape has a record 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 SOURCE light will illuminate.

Playback picture is partially noisy.

• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing 

[TRACKING 

L

 / 

K

]

]

 on the unit or 

[TRACKING 

K

 / 

L

on the remote control.

Cannot view a picture but the 
audio is OK.

• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “Auto Head Cleaning”.
• Make sure the VCR is not in the VCR menu mode.

No or poor, playback picture.

• Fine tune your TV.

Video or color fades in and out when 
making a copy of a cassette tape.

• You cannot copy a copyrighted cassette tape.

Cannot remove the cassette tape.

• Check if this unit is in the VCR mode. If not, press 

[VCR

   

]

 on the remote control to switch the mode.

DVD

No picture.

• Connect the video cable firmly.
• Insert a correct video disc that can be played back on this unit.

• Press 

[DVD

   

]

 on the remote control. Check if the DVD SOURCE light will illuminate. Then try other DVD features.

•  Set “PROGRESSIVE” correctly in “DISPLAY” menu. Turn it on only if your TV has progressive scan and you are using the component 

video connections between the unit and the TV. Disable progressive scan for all other connections. Refer to page 6.

Disc cannot be played back.

• 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 on the power of the audio component.
• 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. Refer to page 15.
• Check if the progressive mode is set correctly according to your TV. Refer to pages 20-21.

Audio or subtitle language does 
not match the setting.

• The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD.
 -This is not a malfunction.

The camera angle cannot be 
changed.

• The DVD does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles.
 -This is not a malfunction.

Audio or subtitle language 
cannot be changed.

• The DVD does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language.
 -This is not a malfunction.

” appears on the TV screen, 

prohibiting an operation.

• That operation is prohibited by this unit or the disc.
 -This is not a malfunction.

•  Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this manual for details on correct operations.
•  Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during programmed playback.
•  Some functions are prohibited on some discs.

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Summary of Contents for GDV228MG9

Page 1: ...Using Track Search 17 Using Title Chapter Search 17 Using Time Search 17 Marker Setting 17 Repeat Random Programmed Playback 18 Repeat Playback 18 Repeat A B Playback 18 Random Playback 18 Programmed...

Page 2: ...not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encou...

Page 3: ...fety purpose of the polarized plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying parti...

Page 4: ...rticular specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Note Remember to read the instructions along with...

Page 5: ...ay back the unfinalized DVD RW R recorded in the video format on our brand s DVD recorder However depending on the recording status of a disc the disc may not be played back at all or normally the pic...

Page 6: ...high quality picture for DVD playing You must select the connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT above and progressive scanning mode To set the mode set PROGRESSIVE to ON in DISPLAY menu so that the P SCAN ind...

Page 7: ...V rear of the unit external tuner cable satellite box L1 Rear panel terminals L2 Front panel terminals Refer to Front Rear Terminals on page 9 for more information L1 Note Your cable satellite box can...

Page 8: ...LISH ON FRANCAIS ESPA OL M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING SATELLITE LINK AUTO REPEAT OFF B CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 1 0 HOUR MINUTE AM PM CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 1 0 0 7 HOUR MINUT...

Page 9: ...here to the digital audio input jack of your digital audio receiver For enhanced DVD viewing DVD VCR video and audio connections required to view cassette tapes Note Audio and video cables are includ...

Page 10: ...To arrange the playing order or play randomly To set virtual surround on off OK To move the cursor and deter mine its position To move the cursor and deter mine its position To select an item on the V...

Page 11: ...g or h F FWD g or REW h on this unit Press it again and the unit will search in super high speed in the SLP mode only To freeze the picture on TV screen during playback still mode Press PAUSE F Each...

Page 12: ...tivate rear input jacks Select L2 to activate front input jacks 3 Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed 4 Press RECORD until desired recording time is selected 5 Press STOP C to stop recording...

Page 13: ...perates as follows If a cassette tape runs out before an one touch timer recording or a timer recording is finished the unit ejects the cassette tape Press TIMER SET on the remote control or STOP EJEC...

Page 14: ...to page 7 1 Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed 2 In stop mode press SETUP 3 Select SATELLITE LINK Then press B to go to next step 4 Set the desired start hour Then press B to go to next ste...

Page 15: ...ess STOP first and then PLAY Resume ON Note may appear at the top right on the TV screen when the operation is prohibited by the disc or this unit Some DVD may be played from title 2 or 3 due to speci...

Page 16: ...tle remaining time of the current title layer numbers appears only when playing a two layered disc L0 Layer 0 is playing L1 Layer 1 is playing current playback status appears only in a case multi angl...

Page 17: ...et a marker or To return to the marker later and then press CLEAR Opening the disc tray or turning off the power will erase all markers Selecting AC at step 2 in the section To set a marker or To retu...

Page 18: ...first track in the original order However your programmed playback can be restarted when you follow the above steps Your programs are still stored until either the disc tray is open or power is turne...

Page 19: ...ge the subtitle language setting If you choose any other languages will be displayed instead Refer to page 24 Some discs will only allow you to change the subtitle from the disc menu Refer to the manu...

Page 20: ...ASPECT PROGRESSIVE or DOLBY DIGITAL from QUICK menu quickly AUDIO ORIGINAL ENGLISH FRENCH SUBTITLE OFF ENGLISH FRENCH DISC MENU ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PLAYER MENU ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL LANGUAGE men...

Page 21: ...ON DOWN SAMPLING ON DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM ON ON PCM DRC ON DOWN SAMPLING ON DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM ON OFF BITSTREAM Note DRC This function is available only on the discs which are recorded in the...

Page 22: ...children Parental Levels Parental level allows you to set the rating levels of your DVD software Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set Follow steps 1 to 3 in the CUSTOM Menu sect...

Page 23: ...ture but the audio is OK Head cleaning may be necessary Refer to Auto Head Cleaning Make sure the VCR is not in the VCR menu mode No or poor playback picture Fine tune your TV Video or color fades in...

Page 24: ...year from the date of original retail purchase Certain parts are excluded from this warranty LABOR FUNAI CORP will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of ori...

Page 25: ...e est encendida la luz VCR SOURCE MODO DVD Pulse DVD en el control remoto Compruebe que est encendida la luz DVD SOURCE M E N U PROGRAMAR CONEXI N SAT LITAL AUTOREPETIR OFF B AJUSTE DE RELOJ SELEC IDI...

Page 26: ...D INPUT Para seleccionar L1 o L2 MODE Para activar desactivar el nivel del negro Para activar desactivar el ambien tal virtual Para disponer el orden de reproduc ci n o la reproducci n aleatoria Para...

Page 27: ...r or or or or or M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING SATELLITE LINK AUTO REPEAT OFF B CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR VCR VCR VCR TRACKING SOURCE VCR DVD P SCAN PLAY PREV STOP PLAY NEXT OPEN CLOSE G B C H B B y S...

Page 28: ...nter and L1 or L2 DVD To select DVD output mode To activate DVD mode To select the DVD output mode To activate DVD mode INPUT To select input L1 or L2 MODE To set black level on off To set virtual sur...

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