Panasonic SC-HT855 manual Troubleshooting guide, Sound abnormal or improper, Progressive video

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Marker

 

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Cannot add markers.

≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs.

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≥If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.

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A-B repeat

 

 

 

 

 

Point B is automatically set.

≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.

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Sound abnormal or improper

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is distorted.

≥Noise may occur when playing WMA.

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≥When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals.

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Effects do not work.

≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

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Humming is heard during play.

≥An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and cables away

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from the main unit.

 

No sound.

≥There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.

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≥Audio may not be output due to how files were created. [DivX]

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≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the

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number of connected devices.

 

 

≥When using the HDMI connection, ensure that “Audio Output” in the “HDMI” tab is set to “On”.

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Sound mixed.

≥If you are using the SCART (AV) terminal and the audio input terminals (TV AUDIO IN) at the same

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time, turn off the connected equipment at one or the other terminals.

 

Menus

 

 

 

 

 

The Setup menu cannot be

≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.

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accessed.

≥Cancel All group, Program and Random play.

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Picture abnormal or unviewable

 

 

 

 

 

The picture on the television is

≥The unit and television are using different video systems. Use a multi-system or PAL television.

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not displayed correctly or

≥The system used on the disc does not match your television.

 

disappears.

– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

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– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (“NTSC Disc

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Output” in “Video” tab).

 

 

≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video

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cassette recorder.

 

 

≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.

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≥If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.

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≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.

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≥Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. [DivX]

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≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the

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number of connected devices.

 

 

≥When using HDMI output, the video signal is progressive. Use other video connections if your

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television is not compatible with progressive video.

 

 

≥If the picture is distorted or not displayed when using HDMI output, press and hold [CANCEL] until

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the picture is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”or “576p”.)

 

 

≥When using SCART (AV) terminal, set “Video Output” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off”.

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Picture size does not fit the

≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.

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screen.

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3

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Aspect” in Display Menu.

 

 

≥Change the zoom setting. (“Just Fit Zoom” or “Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)

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Picture stops. [DivX]

≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB.

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Menu is not displayed correctly.

≥Restore the zoom ratio to “k1.00”. (“Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)

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≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.

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≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.

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Auto zoom function does not work

≥Turn off television zoom function.

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well.

≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.

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≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the

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type of disc.

 

When playing PAL disc, picture

≥Set “Transfer Mode” in Picture Menu to “Auto”.

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distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

Progressive video

 

 

 

 

 

There is ghosting when

≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be

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progressive or HDMI output is on.

corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i” or “576i”.

 

 

(Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i” or “576i”.)

 

 

≥Disable the HDMI AV OUT connection and use other video connections. Make the settings in the

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following order:

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1 Set “Video Output” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off”.

 

 

2 Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i” or “576i”. (Alternatively, press and hold

 

 

[CANCEL] to switch to “480i” or “576i”.)

 

Pictures not in progressive

≥Select “480p” or “576p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.

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output.

≥The unit’s VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or SCART (AV) terminal outputs the interlaced signal even

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if “PRG” is displayed.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Example Region numberAccessories Accessories∏ 1 Remote control ∏ 1 FM indoor antenna ∏ 2 Sheets of speaker cable stickersTable of Contents Attach the speaker to the stand Base Speaker Cable PreparationStand Cover plate Assembling the front speakers Preventing the speakers from fallingSecure the speaker to the stand Connect the speaker cableFitting speaker stands not included Attaching to a wallPositioning SpeakersSpeaker cables VideoDamage the speakers ≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorderOther video connections for improved picture quality Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connectionConnections Audio and videoLead UseDo not Quick Setup screen assists you to make necessary settings Performing Quick SetupControl reference guide Control reference guideTo clean discs Disc caution MaintenanceDisc handling precautions Discs that can be playedBasic play Using the main unitBasic play Press to skip Press and hold toPlay CancelBasics Convenient functionsDetails Using the submenu Playing data discs using navigation menusSearching by a content or group title Playing data discs using navigation menusPlaying scenes one by one Selecting a track using CD textPlaying HighMATTM discs Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW DVD-VR discsDVD-RAM Tips for making data discsDVD-R/RW CD-R/RWMain menu Using on-screen menusScreen Using on-screen menus Other SettingsPicture Menu Play MenuAudio Menu Other Menu Display MenuPlayer settings Changing the player settingsDisc tab ChangingVideo tab Changing the player settingsAudio tab Display tab Hdmi tabOthers tab Language code list Changing the delay time of the speakersPresetting the channel Using the radioIf noise is excessive AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire Using an outdoor antenna optionalUsing the radio FM outdoor antenna Using a television antennaAdjusting the amount of bass Subwoofer level Using sound effectsChanging the sound quality Sound Field ControlEnhancing the bass sound To adjust speaker level during playEnhancing the surround sound effect Surround Enhancer Setting the sleep timer Using other useful functionsUsing headphones Using the Music PortFunctions Subwoofer Level PL Play Mode TV/AV TV Volume EXT-INOperating other equipment Operating the televisionTheater speaker Power off linkOne Touch Play ONE Touch PlayAbout DivX VOD content Safety precautionsPower Troubleshooting guideUnresponsive or inoperable function Specific operation undesirable or unexpectedSound abnormal or improper Troubleshooting guideProgressive video Listening to the radio GuideUnit displays Television displaysGlossary GlossarySpecifications SpecificationsNorsk Dimensions WtHtD Input power IECPower supply Power consumptionHT855En.book Page 42 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 233 PM Memo Dette Produktet Anvender EN Laser For business users in the European UnionF0306UM0

SC-HT855 specifications

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