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RQT6981
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Play
Displays
Remote control
No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
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Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.
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Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion.
5,
50–52
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Cannot hear the desired
audio type.
Cannot switch audio during
stereo or SAP broadcasts.
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Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type.
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If “D.MIX” does not appear in the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, audio output
will be the front two speakers only.
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You cannot change the DVD-Audio audio type if the software producer has restricted play in
stereo.
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You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect to other equipment
using audio cables (analog connection).
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You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.
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It is not possible to switch the audio when the recording mode is XP and “LPCM” has been
selected in the SETUP menu, “Audio Mode for XP Recording”.
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Select “MAIN” or “SAP” from “Select MTS” in the Audio menu before recording.
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Play fails to start even when
[
1
] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
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Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
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This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD,
CD and MP3 discs.
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The disc is dirty. Clean it.
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The disc may be badly scratched.
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You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R.
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Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
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A title or chapter doesn’t play
when it is selected.
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Some titles and chapters on DVD-Video are not played when you have changed the ratings
level.
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Picture distorted during
search.
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Some distortion is normal.
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Alternative soundtrack and
subtitles cannot be selected.
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The languages are not recorded on the disc.
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You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.
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No subtitles.
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Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
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Turn the subtitles on.
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Angle cannot be changed.
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This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes
where different angles are recorded.
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You have forgotten your rat-
ings password.
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Return the ratings setting to “8”.
While the disc tray is open, press and hold [
:
/
6
] and [
5
/
9
] on the main unit at the
same time for 5 or more seconds.
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The display is dim.
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Go to the Display menu and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”.
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“12:00” is flashing on the
unit’s display.
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The clock is not set.
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The displayed recording time
and actual recording time dif-
fer.
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Displayed recording time is based on the number of frames per second. This number is sub-
ject to minute variations. When recording over long periods, these variations may result in the
difference between displayed recording time and actual recording time. This is normal.
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The display doesn’t show the
correct time.
[MP3]
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Times may not appear correctly when searching through tracks recorded with a variable bit
rate.
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The remote control doesn’t
work.
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[DVD, TV] is not switched to “DVD”. Switch to “DVD” when operating this unit.
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The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote
control or main unit.
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The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
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Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.
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Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit.
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6
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Cannot operate the televi-
sion.
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Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the
code.
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[DVD, TV] is not switched to “TV”. Switch to “TV” when selecting the receiving channel for the
television.
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