Zenith DVR313 Operating Guide - Page 49

REFERENCE Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. Cause The power cord is disconnected. No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD Recorder signal output. No sound. The playback picture is poor. The DVD Recorder does not start playback. The video cable is not connected securely. The connected TV power is turned off. The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive DVD Recorder signal output. The audio cables are not connected securely. The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off. The audio connecting cord is damaged. The disc is dirty. No disc is inserted. An unplayable disc is inserted. The disc is placed upside down. The disc is not placed within the guide. The disc is dirty. The Rating level is set. The picture from the external input is distorted Some channels are skipped over when using CH (v / V) The picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. The video signal from the external component is copy-protected. Those channels were deleted with the CH ADD/DEL button. Antenna or cables are loose. Wrong CHANNEL SOURCE option is being used. Solution Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD Recorder appears on the TV screen. Connect the video cable securely. Turn on the TV. Select the correct input mode on the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the DVD Recorder. Connect the audio cable securely. Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable. Replace it with new one. Clean the disc. Insert a disc. (Check that the disc indicator in the display window is lit.) Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.) Place the disc with the playback side down. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. Clean the disc. Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. You cannot connect via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV. Use CH ADD/DEL button to restore channels. See "To Add or Erase Channels from Memory" on page 19. Tighten connections or replace cable. Try all TV Input options. See "Tuning Band" on page 19 for details. Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A/V input or DV IN to DVD Recorder is not shown on TV screen. Camcorder is off. DVD Recorder INPUT SELECT is not set to LINE1, LINE2 or DV IN. Turn camcorder on and operate properly. Use INPUT to select LINE input channel (LINE1, LINE2 or DV IN). 49