Video formats
The TV picture display and disc signal systems can be divided roughly into two TV formats (NTSC and PAL).
They are variable depending on countries and areas.
This unit has a function for changing the video format according to the TV type. Please confirm the type of your TV.
TV formats of major countries
TV Format | Major Countries & Areas | |
NTSC | Japan, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Canada, Mexico, | |
Philippines, Chile, etc. | ||
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PAL | China, U.K., Germany, Australia, New Zealand, | |
Kuwait, Singapore, etc. | ||
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Checking the Video Format
Check the video format of the TV to be used
When the video formats are different :
Try playing the disc. If the video formats of the disc and TV do not match, the played video may be black and white or become as shown below.
Top and bottom edges are not displayed.
Top and bottom areas are dark.
Picture turbulence due to sync unmatching.
To select TV Type
1Press the [0] key to remove the disc from the unit, then close the tray.
2Press and hold the [8] key on the remote control for more than 5 seconds to be able to select a TV type (PAL, NTSC or AUTO).
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