Panasonic SC-HT440 manual Page, Progressive video, Listening to the radio, Unit displays

Picture abnormal or unviewable		Page
The picture on the television is	≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video	7
not displayed correctly or	cassette recorder.
disappears.	≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.	—
	≥If you are using an indoor television, change to an outdoor antenna.	—
	≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.	—
Picture size does not fit the	≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.	22
screen.	≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3	20
	Aspect” in Display Menu.
	≥Change the zoom setting. (“Just Fit Zoom” or “Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)	20
Menu is not displayed correctly.	≥Restore the zoom ratio to “k1.00”. (“Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)	20
	≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.	20
	≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.	20
Auto zoom function does not work	≥Turn off television’s zoom function.	—
well.	≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.	20
	≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the	—
	type of disc.
Progressive video
There is ghosting when	≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be	19
progressive is on.	corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”.
	(Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i”.)
Pictures not in progressive	≥Select “480p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.	19
output.	≥The unit’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the interlaced signal even if “PRG” is	7
	displayed.
Closed captions not displayed.	≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.	—
Listening to the radio
Distorted sound or noise is heard.	≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.	—
“ST” flickers or does not light.	≥Use an outdoor antenna.	25
A beat sound is heard.	≥Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.	—
A low hum is heard during AM	≥Separate the antenna from other cables.	—
broadcasts.
Unit displays
The display is dark.	≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab.	22
“NOPLAY”	≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.	10
	≥You inserted a blank disc.	—
	≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized.	—
“NODISC”	≥You have not inserted a disc; insert one.	—
	≥You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.	12
“F61”	≥Check and correct the speaker cable connections.	6	guide
	If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer.
“DVD U11”	≥Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean.	10	Troubleshooting
“ERROR”	≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.	—
“DVD H∑∑”	≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the	—
∑∑ stands for a number.	unit off and then back 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.	—
\U.S.A.\and\Canada]	≥There is no link between the main unit and the wireless accessory. Check that the wireless	—
“[W]” is flashing.	accessory is plugged into the AC outlet.
(When using optional wireless	≥Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.	—
accessory)
“D.MIX” is flashing. [DVD-A]	≥Down-mixing is the process of remixing the multiple-channel audio found on some discs into two	—
	channels. The disc contains single-channel or multiple-channel signals which may not be
	reproduced authentically.
Television displays

“/”

“Cannot display group xx, content xx”

“This disc may not be played in your region”

No on-screen display.

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥You are trying to display incompatible contents.

≥Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of this unit can be played.

≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab.

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