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6.
T
IMER
RELATED
CAUTION
The timer does not start or program your video cassette recorder
(VCR). You also have to set the timer of your VCR to the same time as
on the timer. Please refer to the user guide of your VCR how to make a
recording from an external receiver.
Problem
Possible cause
What to do?
1. I cannot set a timer
because I have no
Guide.
■
The selected
program supports no
Guide.
■
Press the MENU key.
■
Select Timer.
■
Press the SELECT
key.
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Program the timer
manually.
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The time settings are
not correct.
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Press the menu key.
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Select Installation -
System setup - Time
setting, to set the
correct time.
2. I cannot find the
programmed
timers.
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-
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Press the MENU key.
■
Select Timer.
■
Press the SELECT
key.
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Select the required
timer.
3. My VCR did not
record the program.
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You did not set the
VCR itself.
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Set your VCR itself
also.
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The timer does not
start your VCR, it
only switches on the
receiver so that you
can record the
program.
7.
I
NSTALLATION
RELATED
Problem
Possible cause
What to do?
1. My television does
not receive any
signal from the
receiver.
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You did not use a
correct SCART
cable.
■
Use only a full
featured SCART
cable that is correctly
shielded.
2. My television gets
analogue signals
only from the
receiver.
■
You have connected
the receiver,
TV OUT-Analog
connection, to the
TV with a UHF cable.
■
Connect the receiver
(TV connection) with
a fully featured
SCART cable to the
TV.
3. My television shows
black areas on the
left and right of the
screen.
■
You did not select the
correct aspect ratio
for your TV.
■
Press the MENU key.
■
Select Installation -
System setup -
Connection-
TV format.
■
Select the your
TV format.
4. During (initial) setup
of the receiver, no
channels are found.
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No signal is received.
■
Make sure the aerial
is clean, in good
condition and
correctly aimed.
■
Contact your service
provider if your area
has sufficient signal.
5. I see an OTA
message.
■
A software upgrade
has been issued
which allows you to
upgrade the receiver
to enjoy new features
or services.
■
Follow the on-screen
instructions, or.
■
Press the MENU key.
■
Select Installation -
System setup -
Software upgrade.
■
Enter your PIN-code.
■
Press the red key to
start the upgrade.
■
Do not press any
keys and wait for the
upgrade to complete.