Panasonic SC-HT928 Picture abnormal or un-viewable, Progressive video, Listening to the radio

Picture abnormal or un-viewable		Page
Picture distorted.	≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video	8
	cassette recorder.
Picture size doesn’t fit the	≥Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab.	20
screen.	≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change	19
	“4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.
	≥Change the Zoom setting.	14
The television may display	≥The unit and television are using different video systems.	—
incorrectly or colors appear	[Southeast\Asia] Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
faded.	[Others] Use a multi-system or PAL television.
	≥The system used on the disc does not match your television.
	– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.	—
	– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (“NTSC Disc	20
	Output” in “Video” tab).
Menu is not displayed correctly.	≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00.	14
	≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.	19
	≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.	19
Auto zoom function does not	≥Turn off TV’s zoom function.	—
work well.	≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.	14
	≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the	—
	type of disc.
The picture on the television	≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.	—
disappears or stripes appear on	≥If you are using a TV indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.	—
the screen.	≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television	—
	from the unit.
Progressive video
There is ghosting when	≥Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480I”. This problem is caused by the editing	19
progressive output is on.	method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
Pictures not in progressive	≥When playing NTSC discs, press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so “PROG.” is displayed.	12, 19
output.	Or select “480P” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
	≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO and SCART, output will	8
	be interlace.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.	≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.	—
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.	≥Use an outdoor antenna.	23
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.	≥Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.	—
A low hum is heard during AM	≥Separate the antenna from other cables.	—
broadcasts.
Television operation
Cannot operate the TV.	≥Press [TV] first to operate the television.	—
	≥Check the remote control code for the TV manufacturer.	29
Unit displays
The display is dark.	≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in “Others” tab.	21
“NO PLAY”	≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.	11
	≥You inserted a blank disc.	—
“NO DISC”	≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.	—
	≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.	12
“F61”	≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections.	5, 7
	If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
“DVD U11”	≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.	11
“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	—
∑∑ stands for a number.	the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn 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.
Television displays
“/”	≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.	—
“Cannot display group xx,	≥You are trying to display incompatible contents.	—
content xx”
“This disc may not be played in	≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region	Cover
your region”	number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit
	on the rear panel.
No on-screen display.	≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab.	21

Troubleshooting guide

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