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RQT8856
Ref
erence
Playback Issues
Picture
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The images from the unit do not
appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.
Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.
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8, 9,
54, 55, 57
Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.
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The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold
[
g
] and [
q
/x1.3] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will
change to interlace.
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The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc
now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [
g
] and [
;
OPEN/CLOSE] on the
main unit for 5 or more seconds.
The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.
When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches
with this unit’s TV system.
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Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with
HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
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Picture does not appear during
timer recording.
Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. To confirm
the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
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The 4:3 aspect ratio picture
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.
Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set
“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
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43
If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in the Setup menu to “16:9”.
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51
Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your
television’s operating instructions.
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50
There is a lot of after-images when
playing video.
Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
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43
When playing DVD-Video using
progressive output, one part of the
picture momentarily appears to be
doubled up.
Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the
editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if
you use interlaced output.
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43
There is no apparent change
in picture quality when making
adjustments in the Picture menu
using the on-screen display.
The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.
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Cannot see the beginning of the
title played.
(If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable)
When [
q
(PLAY)] is pressed on this unit’s remote control, you may not be
able to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed on
the TV. Using [
u
], return to the beginning of the title.
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Playback Issues
Sound
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No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio type.
Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the
input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.
•
8, 9, 49,
54 to 57
Check if TV is muted.
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−
Check if amplifier is muted.
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Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playback and
simultaneous record and playback.
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Set “V.S.S.” in the Sound menu to “Off” in the following cases:
When using discs that do not have surround sound effects, such as
Karaoke discs
When playing bilingual broadcast programmes
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The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the
HDMI AV OUT terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
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Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI
cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
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To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital
Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.
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51
Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this
unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
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