Troubleshooting guide

Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on.

Pictures not in progressive output.

Closed captions not displayed.

This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. Change “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in “VIDEO” menu to “INTERLACE”. (16)

If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal output will be interlace.

When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.

The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.

Trouble may have occurred. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.

If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.

You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.

You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)

Sound incorrect

Television displays

Troubleshooting guide

Sound distorted.

Piercing noise comes from the speakers.

Effects do not work.

No sound

Set ADVANCED SURROUND to “OFF”. (10)

If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in

“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” in “AUDIO” menu. (17)

None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals from the COAXIAL terminal. (7)

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

ADVANCED SURROUND does not work if you have changed the play speed. (9)

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

[DivX] Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (5)

“ERR H∑∑

(∑∑ stands for a number.)

“ERR U11”

/

“NO DISC”

CANNOT PLAY AUDIO

NO AUDIO

Trouble may have occurred. The number following “ERR H”

depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then

back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC

power supply cord, and then reconnect it.

If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number

and contact a qualified service person.

The disc may be dirty. (21)

You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.

You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)

Audio has not been recorded, or recorded in a format this

unit cannot playback. Video playback only is possible. (5)

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Recording

Cannot record to

You cannot record WMA/MP3.

 

digital recording

You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing

equipment.

digital recording.

 

(Incorrect sound

You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot

recorded.)

handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

 

Make the following settings:

OFF (10)

 

– ADVANCED SURROUND:

 

– PCM OUTPUT:

UP TO 48 kHz (17)

 

– DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS:

PCM (17)

 

 

 

Unit displays

You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4) You inserted a blank disc.

You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)

The disc may be dirty. (21)

You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)

“THIS TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED. PLEASE INSERT A DIFFERENT DISC.”

“THIS DISC MAY NOT BE PLAYED IN YOUR REGION.”

“AUTHORIZATION

ERROR”

“RENTAL

EXPIRED”

You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)

You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)

You inserted a blank disc.

You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”,

“ALL” or multiple region numbers including “1”. (Cover)

You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was

purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play

the content on this unit. (13)

The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You

cannot play it. (13)

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