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The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
changed even though you can set “TV TYPE”
under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Menu
when you play back a wide picture.
• The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD VIDEO.
• If you connect the unit with the S Video cord,
connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may
not able to change the aspect ratio.
• Depending on the TV, you may not able to change
the aspect ratio.
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in
the language you want.
• Select the language you want for the on-screen
display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP”
in the Setup Menu (page 40).
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played back.
• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the
language for the sound track.
The subtitles language cannot be changed.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO being played back.
• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the
subtitles.
The subtitles cannot be turned off.
• The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played back.
• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the angles.
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise. (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display)
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 59).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 10).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO”
disappears from the display.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or playback, or there
is a decrease in sound level.
• The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 97).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 97).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 97).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 97).
The tape does not record.
• No tape is loaded. Load a tape.
• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 97).
• The tape has reeled to the end.
When you press
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or
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(or turn
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on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise),
“Not in Use” flashes in the display.
• The system does not has AMS (Automatic Music
Sensor) function. This is not a malfunction.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 89) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 85) while
checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
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