Troubleshooting Guide
Playback IssuesPicture
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TV reception worsens after � This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and
connecting the unit.other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from
electronics retailers.
The images from the unit do not � Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.8, 9
appear on the TV.
� Make sure the TVs input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
Picture is distorted.
� The TV isnt compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [� ]
and [1 ] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to
interlace.
� When connecting with component video cables to a television, check if 59
there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier. If so, turn off the
equipment connected with an HDMI cable and set the HDMI Priority to
Off? in the Setup menu.
� To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set HDMI 59
Priority to On in the Setup menu.
� Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with
HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.
Status messages do not appear.� Select Automatic in Status Messages in the Setup menu.56
The gray background does not � Select On in Gray Background in the Setup menu.60
appear.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands � If you connect an HDMI cable, set HDMI Output Display Aspect in the 59
left and right.Setup menu to Normal.
Screen size is wrong.
� Check the settings for TV Aspect, 4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video, or 4:3 58
TV settings for DVD-RAM in the Setup menu.
There is a lot of after-images when � Set DNR in the Video menu to Off.51
playing video.
When playing DVD-Video using � This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on 51
progressive output, one part of the DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output.
picture momentarily appears to be
� When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps
doubled up.
below:
(1) Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.
(2) Set HDMI Priority in the Setup menu to Off? (Ľ 59).
(3) Set Component Output Signal in the Setup menu to 480i (Ľ 58).
There is no apparent change � The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.
in picture quality when making
adjustments in the Video menu
using the on-screen menus.
Playback images of DVD-Video are � When you set Progressive/24p to 24p, images of DVD-Video 51
not smooth.incompatible with 24p may not be played smoothly. Set to Auto1 or
Auto2.
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