Sharp SR3U Operation Manual - Page 87

Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution A disc recorded using this Recorder cannot be played back on another DVD player. • Check that the disc is finalized when the disc is in video mode. • Some players will not play even a finalized disc. • If the disc was recorded in VR mode, it can only be played back with an RW compatible player. (In some cases, the disc must be finalized.) The playback screen will be disturbed if DVD video is recorded • This Recorder is compatible with the copy guard of analog copy protect system. Some discs contain a copy to a VCR, or played back through a VCR. prohibiting signal. If you try to play back such a disc through a VCR, or record to a VCR and playback, copy guard will prevent normal playback. TV operates incorrectly. • Some TVs with wireless remote control capability may operate incorrectly when using the remote control of this Recorder. Use such TV away from this Recorder. Recording stops. • Recording may stop temporarily at parts where recording is impossible (due to scratches or disc fouling, etc.). When recording starts again, the starting part will be recorded as another title. If the disc is in a condition where recording is impossible, it is ejected. • When the recoding is interrupted, you might lose a few minutes of the recorded content immediately before the interrupted point. You recorded, but nothing was recorded on disc. • If you record a channel with no broadcast (i.e. where the broadcast has ended), recording will be done with no video. Likewise, if you record a channel with poor reception, recording may be done with no video. • Clean the disc. Cannot record, or recording stops while in progress. Video is disturbed (looks abnormal) during external input or when receiving a broadcast with poor reception. • Check whether there is enough empty space on the disc being recorded to. • Check whether the disc is protected. • Check whether the number of original titles is 99 (for a DVD-RW/R). • Check whether you are trying to record video whose recording is prohibited. • Check whether there was a power failure while waiting for (or during) timer recording. • Clean the disc. • Proper playback may be impossible due to a scratched, warped or dirty disc, the state of the pick-up, or compatibility issues between this Recorder and the disc being used. • Use with "3D Y/C SEPARATION" set to "NO". (Page 81) There is no video and no audio. • Is the power cord unplugged from the AC outlet? • Is power in the "OFF" state? • Does the broadcast have no video or audio? • Has the Recorder been switched to external input? There is just audio with no video. • Is the connection cable for video output connected properly? Horizontally wide video appears vertically tall, or black bands • Is "TV MODE" set to match the connected TV. (Page 80) appear at the top and bottom of the screen. • If you are using a wide TV, is the TV mode set to "WIDE 16:9"? (Page 80) Square noise (mosaic) appears on the screen. • Pictures in blocks may be conspicuous in scenes with rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital image compression technology. Video stops. • Has the Recorder been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it at an unstable location? The Recorder will stop if it senses shock or vibration. Left and right channels of audio are reversed, or sound comes • Are left and right audio cables connected to the opposite terminal, or is one side disconnected? out of only one side. If the message SET PROGRESSIVE SCAN TO "OFF" appears • Correctly set "CONNECTING TERMINAL" at "VIDEO/AUDIO SETTING" in "ADJUSTMENT". (Page 80) during Other Settings. DVD Video discs does not play back automatically. • Have you set a DVD Video disc that has an automatic playback function? Continued on Next Page ||| 87