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RQT8849
Troubleshooting Guide
TV reception worsens after
connecting the unit.
This can occur because the signals are being divided between the
unit and other e
q
uipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster,
available from electronics retailers.
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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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Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
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Press [VCR/TV] to change to VCR mode.
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The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold
[
CANCEL] for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to
interlace.
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Status messages do not appear.
Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.
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The black or gray background
does not appear.
Select “On” in “Black Background (Analog)” in the Setup menu.
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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 Video menu to “Off”.
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Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”, or
“4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.
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There is a lot of after-images
when playing video.
Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.
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W
hen playing DVD-Video using
progressive output, one part of
the picture momentarily appears
to be doubled up.
Set “Progressive” in the Video 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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There is no apparent change
in picture
q
uality when making
adjustments in the Video menu
using the on-screen menus.
The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.
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Playback Issues
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