Sanyo DC-DAV821 - MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING; Unit Cleaning and Care; Troubleshooting Common Issues

Note:
If the SHIFT + SET/CLEAR buttons are pressed while the timer is
being set, the original display returns.
The timer mode is released if a power failure occurs during timer
controlled operation.
The timer may not operate if a power failure occurs during timer
operation standby mode.
Using the sleep timer
The sleep timer automatically switches off the power after a preset time
has elapsed. The volume will gradually be reduced (fade-out) during the
1-minute period before the unit turns off. There are 12 time periods
available: 120, 110, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 minutes.
Press the SHIFT + SLEEP buttons repeatedly to select the desired sleep
time.
“SLEEP” and the selected time blink on the display. After several seconds,
the original display returns and the brightness of the display reduces.
“SLEEP” blinks.
To check the remaining sleep time
Press the SHIFT + SLEEP buttons once. After several seconds, the
original display returns.
To release the sleep timer while in operation
Press the SHIFT -i- SLEEP buttons, then the SHIFT -t- SET/CLEAR. The
timer is also released if the power is switched off.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the unit
Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft cloth moistened with lukewarm water. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol since they will mar the finish
of the surfaces.
TROU B L E S H O O TING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operation the unit, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding
POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to locate and remedy the problem.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
No picture.
The wrong function is selected.
Select the correct function.
No disc is loaded or an unplayable disc is loaded.
Load a disc or load a playable disc. (Check the disc
logo, type, colour system and regional code.)
The TV is not set to receive signal from the unit.
Select the correct input function on the TV.
No sound.
The wrong function is selected.
Select the correct function.
Volume control is set to minimum.
Turn up the volume.
The playback picture is poor.
An unplayable disc is loaded.
Load a playable disc. (Check the disc logo, type,
colour system and regional code.)
“ 0 ” appears on the TV screen.
The selected function does not operate on the disc
now.
The feature or action cannot be completed at this time
because:
The feature is not available at the moment.
The DVD software restricts it.
The DVD software does not support the feature
(e.g., angles).
The DVD/CD player does not start
play.
No disc is loaded.
Load a disc.
An unplayable disc is loaded.
Load a playable disc. (Check the disc logo, type,
colour system and regional code.)
The disc is loaded with the label side down.
Load the disc on the disc tray correctly.
The disc is dirty.
Clean the disc or replace it.
“PARENTAL” is set.
Cancel the parental lock function or change the
rating level. Reset it after play.
The operation or display is not normal.
The memory must be reset.
1. Disconnect the mains lead.
2. Press the RESET button (bottom of the unit) for
at least 30 seconds.
3. Reconnect the mains lead.
4. Resume operation.
The remote control does not work
properly.
The batteries in the remote control are weak, or
installed incorrectly.
Check the battery polarity (+ or -).
Replace the batteries.
The remote control is not aimed at the remote
sensor window.
Aim the remote control at the remote sensor
window.
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