Panasonic DMR-EA38V warranty Playback Issues, Picture

Troubleshooting Guide

Playback Issues	Picture		Page
TV reception worsens after		 This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and	−
connecting the unit.		other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from
		electronics retailers.
The images from the unit do not		 Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.	8, 9
appear on the TV.		 Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.	−
Picture is distorted.
		 The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold []	−
		and [] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to
		interlace.
		 When connecting with component video cables to a television, check if	59
		there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier. If so, turn off the
		equipment connected with an HDMI cable and set the “HDMI Priority” to
		“Off” in the Setup menu.
		 To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI	59
		Priority” to “On” in the Setup menu.
		 Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with	−
		HDMI cables.
		Reduce the number of connected devices.
Status messages do not appear.		 Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.	56
The gray background does not		 Select “On” in “Gray Background” in the Setup menu.	60
appear.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands		 If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” in the	59
left and right.		Setup menu to “Normal”.
Screen size is wrong.		 Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”, or “4:3	58
		TV settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.
There is a lot of after-images when		 Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.	51
playing video.
When playing DVD-Video using		 This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on	51
progressive output, one part of the		DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output.
picture momentarily appears to be		 When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps	−
doubled up.		below:
		(1)Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.
		(2)Set “HDMI Priority” in the Setup menu to “Off” ( 59).
		(3)Set “Component Output Signal” in the Setup menu to “480i” ( 58).
There is no apparent change		 The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.	−
in picture quality when making
adjustments in the Video menu
using the on-screen menus.
Playback images of DVD-Video are		 When you set “Progressive/24p” to “24p”, images of DVD-Video	51
not smooth.		incompatible with 24p may not be played smoothly. Set to “Auto1” or
		“Auto2”.

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