Panasonic SC-HT540, SC-HT990 Troubleshooting guide, Progressive video, Listening to the radio

Troubleshooting guide

Progressive video		Page
There is ghosting when	≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on	26
progressive output is on.	DVD-Video, but should be 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”.)
Pictures not in	≥Select “480p” or “576p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.	26
progressive output.	≥The unit’s VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or SCART (AV) terminal outputs the	10–12
	interlaced signal even if “PRG” is displayed.
Listening to the radio
Distorted sound or noise	≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.	—
is heard.	≥Use an outdoor antenna.	33
“ST” flickers or does not
light.
A beat sound is heard.	≥Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.	—
A low hum is heard during	≥Separate the antenna from other cables.	—
AM broadcasts.
Unit displays
The display is dark.	≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab.	30
“NO PLAY”	≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.	16
	≥You inserted a blank disc.	—
	≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized.	—
“NO DISC”	≥You have not inserted a disc; insert one.	—
	≥You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.	18
“F61”	≥Check and correct the speaker cable connections.	7, 9
	If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer.
“DVD U11”	≥Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean.	17
“ERROR”	≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.	—
“DVD H∑∑”	≥Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following “H” and “F” depend on	—
“DVD F∑∑∑”	the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn
∑ stands for a number.	the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
	≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a	—
	qualified service person.
“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

Troubleshooting guide

RQT8722

“/”

“Cannot play group xx, content xx”

“Cannot display group xx, content xx”

“This disc may not be played in your region”

No on-screen display.

“Group xx content xx is protected”

“Check the disc”

“Authorization Error” [DivX]

“Rented Movie Expired”

[DivX]

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥You are trying to display incompatible group or content.

≥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.

≥You are trying to play protected group or content. You cannot play it.

≥This disc may be dirty.

≥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.

≥The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it.

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