Panasonic SC-PT650 It takes time before play starts, Picture on the television is, Disappears

Troubleshooting guide

Disc operation

It takes time before play starts.	≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the	—
[MP3]	correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal.
Folders on a data CD are not	≥Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.	—
displayed correctly.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
A menu screen appears during	≥This is normal for Video CDs.	—
skip or search. [VCD]
Playback control menu does not	≥Press [∫ STOP] twice and then press [1 PLAY].	—
appear. [VCD] with playback control
Program and Random play do not	≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.	—
work. [DVD-V]
Subtitle position is wrong.	≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu)	22
No subtitles.	≥Display the subtitles. (“Subtitle” in Main menu)	20
Subtitles overlap the closed	≥Clear the subtitles.	20
captions.
Point B is automatically set.	≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.	—
The Setup menu cannot be	≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.	—
accessed.	≥Cancel Program and Random play.	17

Sound

Sound is distorted.	≥Noise may occur when playing WMA.	—
	≥When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals.	—
Effects do not work.	≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.	—
Humming is heard during play.	≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit or wireless system. Keep other	—
	appliances and cables away from the main unit and wireless system.
No sound.	≥There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.	—
	≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the	—
	number of connected devices.	24
	≥When using the HDMI connection, ensure that “Audio Output” in the “HDMI” menu is set to “On”.

Picture

	The picture on the television is	≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video	6
	not displayed correctly or	cassette recorder.
	disappears.	≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.	—
		≥If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.	—
		≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.	—
		≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the	—
		number of connected devices.
guide		≥When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, ensure that progressive output is not	21
		selected when the connected television is not progressive compatible. Press and hold [CANCEL]
		until the picture is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480i”.)
Troubleshooting	Menu is not displayed correctly.	≥When using the HDMI AV OUT terminal, ensure that video output unacceptable with the connected	21
		≥Restore the zoom ratio to “a1.00”. (“Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)	22
		television is not selected. Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture is displayed correctly. (The
		output will return to “480p”.)
	Picture size does not fit the	≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” menu.	24
	screen.	≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3	22
		Aspect” in Display Menu.
		≥Change the Zoom setting. (“Just Fit Zoom” or “Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)	22
		≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.	22
		≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.	22
	Auto zoom function does not work	≥Turn off television’s zoom function.	—
	well.	≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.	22
		≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the	—
		type of disc.

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