Presidian 16-3286, Owner'S Manual, Page: 23 / 28

• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
• 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 remote sensor. 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 the right mode is selected. If it’s not in the right mode, press
[DVD] or [VCR] , 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 volume up, 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.
• Interference signal may be received. Change the position and orientation of the unit.
• If your antenna is connected to an antenna amplifier, the amplifier’s gain adjustment may need to
be temporarily reduced in order for Auto-Setup to program all channels properly. Temporarily
reduce the amplifier’s gain and preset channels. (See “To Preset the Channel Again” on page 8.)
• Make sure the Timer Recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the
light appears on the unit. If not, press [SUBTITLE/T-SET] .
• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
• Make sure the tape has a safety 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 OUTPUT light is lit.
• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing [CHANNEL
L L
/
K K
] on the unit or
[SKIP/CH.
G G
/
K K H
/
L L
] on the remote control.
• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING”.
• Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
• Change the RF output channel to CH4. Then select the same channel on the TV.
• Fine tune your TV.
• Re-check the ANT-IN and ANT-OUT connections. See pages 1 and 6.
• Press
[VCR] .
• Press [VCR] on the remote control to activate it in the VCR mode. Check if the VCR OUTPUT light
is lit, then set it to the TV position by pressing [VCR] .
• You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection.
• Check if this unit is in the VCR mode. If not, press [VCR] on the remote control to switch the mode.
• Connect the video cables firmly.
• Insert a correct video disc that plays on this unit.
• Press
[DVD] on the remote control. Check if the DVD OUTPUT light is lit. Then try other DVD features.
• Set PROGRESSIVE correctly. 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. (See page 7.)
• 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.
• 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.
• This unit does not support DTS audio. This is not a malfunction.
• 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.
• Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly according to your TV. See pages 20-21.
• The selected language is not available for audio or subtitles on the DVD.
This is not a malfunction.
• The DVD does not contain sequences recorded from different camera angles. This is not a malfunction.
• The DVD does not contain audio source or subtitles in the selected language.
This is not a malfunction.
• That operation is prohibited by this unit or the disc.
This is not a malfunction.
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Inf
ormation
Troubleshooting Guide
If this unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check this unit consulting the following checklist.
Information
Hint
Hint
• When you cancel to
initialize at step 3),
select “NO”.
2
2
4
4
3
3
1
1
Reset to the Default Setting (Except for PARENTAL Setting)
Select “INITIALIZE”.
SETUP
QUICK
CUSTOM
INITIALIZE
Select “YES”.
SETUP INITIALIZE
Initialize?
NO
YES
<SETUP MENU>
SETUP
To exit
the menu
Press
twice.
SETUP
SETUP
QUICK
CUSTOM
INITIALIZE
STOP
ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
or or
• 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.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
D
V
D
V
C
R
D
V
D
V
C
R
No power.
This unit does not respond to the
remote control.
Poor picture or noise
Cannot preset channels properly.
Timer recording is impossible.
Cannot go into record mode.
Playback picture is partially noisy.
Cannot view a tape but the audio is
OK.
No, or poor, playback picture
TV programs cannot be seen
normally.
Video or color fades in and out when
making a copy of a video tape.
Cannot remove the tape.
No picture.
Disc cannot be played.
No sound.
No DTS audio is output.
Distorted picture.
Audio or subtitle language does not
match the setup.
The camera angle cannot be changed.
Audio or subtitle language cannot
be changed.
“Prohibited icon” appears on the
screen, prohibiting an operation.