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Troubleshooting
Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DVD/VCR recorder. Impairment can
also be caused by leads having been accidentally pulled out, damaged DVDs/CDs and worn-out bat-
teries in the remote control.
If the following measures do not do not rectify the problem, consult an authorised dealer.
INFORMATION_____________________________________
Problem Possible cause/remedy
DVD/VCR recorder does not Point the remote control directly at the DVD/VCR-
respond not at the recorder remote control.
Remove all obstacles which may interfere with the path of the
remote control signal.
Check or replace the remote control batteries.
The disc tray will not open, Using the mains switch, switch the DVD/VCR recorder
picture/sound problems »ON/OFF« off and on again.
No picture Check the video connection.
The output signal is set to “Progressive”. Press »I/P« on the
remote control to switch to “Interlace”.
Distorted picture Make sure that there are no fingerprints on the DVD/CD,
follow the cleaning instructions on the next page.
The DVD/CD cannot be played Check if the label on the DVD/CD is facing upwards.
Clean the DVD/CD.
Check if the DVD/CD is damaged by testing out another
DVD/CD.
No sound Check the audio connections.
Try another playback source.
Use an external decoder for DTS audio formats.
No sound at the digital output Select the “Original” mode, see setting on page 61.
Distorted sound from the Make sure that the audio connections are not connected to
hi-fi system the phono input on the amplifier.
Recording from TV stations Antenna cable not connected, please connect it.
not possible.
The TV station is not tuned on the DVD/VCR recorder. Tune
the television station.
Station not transmitting or antenna defective.
Timer recording was not The DVD recorder was not switched off after timer
performed. programming.
The VPS/PDC time was incorrectly entered for
VPS/PDC-programmed recordings.
