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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.

• 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

Hint

• When you cancel 

to initialize at step 
3, select “NO”.

2  

Select “INITIALIZE”.

4

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

To exit the 
menu

Press 
twice.

SETUP

QUICK
CUSTOM
INITIALIZE

SETUP

STOP

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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 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.

Poor picture or noise.

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

Timer recording is impos-
sible.

• Make sure the Timer Recording is set correctly.
• Make sure 

 appears on the front panel display. If not, press 

[SUBTITLE/T-SET]

.

• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.

Cannot go into record 
mode.

• Make sure the 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 OUTPUT light is lit.

Playback picture is partially 
noisy.

• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing 

[CHANNEL

 L

/

K

]

]

 on the unit or 

[SKIP/CH. 

G

/

K

H

/

L

on the remote control.

Cannot view a tape but 
the audio is OK.

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

• Re-check the ANT-IN and ANT-OUT connections. See the front page and page 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 press-

ing 

[VCR]

.

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

• You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection.

Cannot remove the tape.

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

[VCR]

 on the remote control to switch the mode.

No picture.

• Connect the video cable fi rmly.
• 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.)

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 fi ngerprints, scratches, or dusts on its surface.

No sound.

• Connect the audio cable fi rmly.
• Turn the power of the audio component on.
• Correct the audio output settings.
• Correct the input settings on the audio component.

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.
• Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode correctly according to your TV. See pages 20-21.

Audio or subtitle language 
does not match the setup.

• 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.

“Prohibited icon” appears 
on the screen, prohibiting 
an operation.

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

DVD / VCR 

 VCR 

 DVD 

or

or

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Summary of Contents for DVC865G

Page 1: ...ction to an Audio System 6 Connection to a TV 7 Preparation for Use 8 Turn On the Unit for the First Time 8 To Add or Delete Channels 8 Clock Setup 8 Function Overview 9 Front Panel Indicator 9 VCR DV...

Page 2: ...dio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual The user could lose the authority to operat...

Page 3: ...ystem 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 static charges Article 810 of the National...

Page 4: ...can output it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output If there are questions regarding your TV set compat ibility with this 525p DVD player please contact...

Page 5: ...ay play back the unfinalized DVD R RW disc 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 normal...

Page 6: ...el 3 and you will see a playback picture When a picture does not appear on the TV screen repeat step 4 6 Press STOP C to stop playback RF Output Channel Connections Hint The RF output channel may not...

Page 7: ...ected to a VCR pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system The COAXIAL DVD AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode After you have completed conn...

Page 8: ...more than 30 seconds No Please wait for a few minutes After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using SKIP CH G K H L o...

Page 9: ...the correct mode on the remote control VCR DVD Switching Front Panel Indicator VIDEO POWER REW F FWD STOP EJECT PLAY REC OTR L AUDIO R CHANNEL OPEN CLOSE VCR DVD PROGRESSIVE SCAN SKIPH STOP PLAY GSKI...

Page 10: ...position To move the cursor and determine its position To select an item on the VCR Menu To advance to the next VCR Menu To go back one step during clock and timer setting MENU To call up the Menu on...

Page 11: ...2 minutes for LP mode and 3 minutes for SLP mode To rewind To fast forward Hint for Index Search Time Search These functions are not available during recording Press STOP C to stop the search If a ta...

Page 12: ...pe and the video head Recording OTR One Touch Recording M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING B AUTO REPEAT ON CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO ON SAP Auto Repeat Hint To cancel Auto R...

Page 13: ...time for the recording press SUBTITLE T SET so that indicator lights off Press VCR TV to choose the VCR position Select either VCR or DVD mode then continue with the other features as described in thi...

Page 14: ...video component with Audio Video outputs L1 or L2 is found before the lowest memorized channel Example CH02 L2 input jacks are on the front of this unit Copying a Video Tape M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING...

Page 15: ...at the top right on the TV screen when the operation is prohibited by the disc or this unit Some DVDs may be played from title 2 or 3 due to specific programs During the playback of a two layered disc...

Page 16: ...k number Total tracks Current repeat setting if active T Track repeat A All Tracks repeat A B A B repeat ALL Current track number Total tracks TRACK 01 1 36 0 01 15 T The name of the file currently in...

Page 17: ...arker to be cleared at step 2 in the section To set a marker or To return to the marker later and then press CLEAR C RESET Opening the disc tray or turning off the power will erase all markers Selecti...

Page 18: ...yback restarts from the 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...

Page 19: ...m the disc menu Refer to the manual accompanying the discs for details Hint For CD play back only Virtual Surround will not be effective if the sound mode is set to something other than STEREO Refer t...

Page 20: ...Y DIGITAL section on page 20 or 21 SETUP MENU You can select the PLAYER MENU TV ASPECT PROGRESSIVE or DOLBY DIGITAL from the QUICK SETUP menu quickly ENTER ENTER ENTER AUDIO ORIGINAL ENGLISH FRENCH SU...

Page 21: ...ITSTREAM ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER DOWN SAMPLING Default ON Set to ON when outputting in 48kHz Set to OFF when outputting the original sound DRC ON DOWN SAMPLING ON DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM O...

Page 22: ...evels of your DVD discs Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set Follow steps 1 to 3 in the CUSTOM Menu section on page 20 To Change the Password for Parental Controls You can chang...

Page 23: ...OK Head cleaning may be necessary Refer to AUTO HEAD CLEANING 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...

Page 24: ...nt of defect in materials or workmanship as follows DURATION PARTS FUNAI CORP will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase Cert...

Page 25: ...one nuevamente B Si Pulse MENU para salir Conecta el cable de la caja de canales de cable o la caja de sat lite en la toma ANT IN de la unidad M E N U PROGRAMAR AUTOREPETIR OFF AJUSTE CANAL B AJUSTE D...

Page 26: ...ste del reloj y temporizador MENU Para llamar el menu en un disco Para llamar la lista de archivo MP3 Para llamar el men de la grabadora de v deo MODE Para activar desactivar el nivel del negro Para a...

Page 27: ...ease wait for a few minutes After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using SKIP CH G K H L or CHANNEL K L If AUTO SET U...

Page 28: ...or and determine its position To move the cursor and determine its position To select an item on the VCR Menu To advance to the next VCR Menu To go back one step during clock and timer setting MENU To...

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