Panasonic DV-686A-s manual No picture/No color, Screen is stretched or, Aspect does not change

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08Additional information

Problem

Remedy

No picture/No color.

• Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are correct

 

and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the video cable for

 

damage.

 

• TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the

 

instruction manual of the connected equipment.

 

• The video output is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is not

 

compatible with progressive scan: See page 12 for how to set to

 

interlace.

 

 

Screen is stretched or

• The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See

aspect does not change.

page 45 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.

 

 

Picture disturbance

• This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard.

during playback or the

Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of

picture is dark.

disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the

 

picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.

 

• Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of this

 

device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or

 

cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.

No audio, or audio is distorted.

•No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs and SACDs.

•Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier to the player's analog outputs.

•Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not damaged (page 44).

•Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted.

•Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage.

•Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's phono (turntable) inputs.

•Check your amplifier/receiver’s settings (volume, input function, speaker settings, etc.).

The analog audio is OK, but there appears to be no digital audio signal.

•Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (page 34).

•Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG out settings (pages 34–35) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.

•SACDs and DVD-Audio discs do not output digital audio. Listen through the player’s analog audio outputs.

Noticeable difference in • This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a

DVD and CD volume.

malfunction.

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Contents DV-686A-s Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenPOWER-CORD Caution For Taiwan exclusivelyContents Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Putting the batteries in the remote Hints on installationBefore you start What’s in the box CD-R/RW compatibility Disc / content format playback compatibilityBefore you start DVD-R/RW compatibilityAbout DivX Compressed audio compatibilityAbout WMA PC-created disc compatibility DivX video compatibilityJpeg file compatibility File format used by digital still camerasEasy connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Connecting using the component video output Connecting upConnecting using the S-video output Plasma display InterlaceSTANDBY/ON Projection monitor receiverTip Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiverConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting the digital output Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Remote control Using the remote controlGetting started Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting started ChapterGetting started Setting up the player for yourSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Press play to start playback Getting started Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc See also Resume and Last Memory below Basic playback controlsResume and Last Memory NumbersEnter DVD disc menusVideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus ReturnMy DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Why won’t the disc I loaded play?Why can’t I hear Sacd audio through the digital outputs? Scanning discs Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Playing in slow motionDuring playback, press pause Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseViewing a Jpeg slideshow PressUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate Select a view optionSelect the thumbnail image for what you want to play Looping a section of a disc To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menuSelect a repeat play option Playing discs Using repeat playUsing random play Creating a program list Select a random play optionClear Searching a discOther functions available from the program menu PlayPress Enter to start playback Switching subtitlesSwitching audio language/ channels Press Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle optionPlaying discs Zooming the screen Switching camera anglesDuring playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Displaying disc informationAudio Settings menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio DRCMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu DialogUsing the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Digital Audio Out settingsLanguage settings Initial Settings menuVideo Output settings Mpeg PCMDisplay settings Options settingsParental Lock Registering a new passwordChanging your password StereoAbout DivX VOD content Setting/changing the Parental LockSetting/changing the Country/Area code You can find the Country/Area code list onSelect ‘Display’ Playing DivX VOD contentDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Initial Settings menu Speakers settings Audio Output ModeAbout the audio output settings DTS CDSpeaker distance for the highlighted Speaker DistanceUse Speaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distanceTo change the current setting Speaker InstallationDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a speakerTaking care of your player and discs Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Additional information Screen sizes and disc formatsDVD-Video regions Setting the TV systemResetting the player Number Use Select ‘Other Language’ To select either a code letter or a code To select a code letter or a code numberCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Additional information Troubleshooting Screen is stretched or DVD and CD volume MalfunctionNo picture/No color Aspect does not changeOutput properly OutputSuper VCD disc is not Can’t hear effectGlossary Digital *1WMA Additional information Specifications GeneralPioneer Corporation
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