Parasound D 200 manual Frequently Asked Questions, Why does the image look stretched or squished?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 29

Why does the image look stretched or squished?

The setting for TV DISPLAY might not be set correctly in the VIDEO SETUP menu. Set TV DISPLAY in the VIDEO SETUP menu for the correct shape of your TV’s screen. See page 18 for information on setting TV DISPLAY.

Why can’t I turn on Progressive Scan?

Progressive scan is not possible while the HDMI output is turned on.

Turn the HDMI output off In the VIDEO SETUP menu and then turn progressive scan on.

I am using the D 200 with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter and the image is scrambled or is not visible at all.

Many earlier model TVs with DVI inputs will not operate with the D 200’s HDMI output because they are not HDCP-compliant (digital copyright protection). Review your TV’s owner’s manual or contact your dealer if you are not sure if your TV is HDCP-compliant.

I cannot hear the dialog in movies while using the stereo analog audio outputs.

How do I get the dialog through the Left and Right output jacks?

In order to get the dialog through the stereo outputs you must select NONE for the center speaker in the SPEAKER SIZE setup menu.

SACD discs will not play and the TV shows “NO MULTI CH”.

This will occur when you are trying to play a stereo SACD and the D 200 is setup for Multi-channel SACD playback. In this case you must select 2CHANNEL for the SACD area in the setup menu or by pressing the SACD button on the remote handset.

I cannot see any picture on the TV and the front panel of the D 200 shows “PURE DIGITAL” or “PURE ANALOG”.

The video circuits of the D 200 have been turned off. Press the front panel or remote control button labeled Vid/Digital until PURE ANALOG and PURE DIGITAL are no longer displayed. The video circuits are now turned on.

Colors are not correct or skin tones do not look realistic.

Reset the PRESET SELECT under the CUSTOM VIDEO SETUP to NONE. If colors still do not look correct you should check the color adjustments of your TV. For more information see your TV’s instructions.

I think the D 200 is set for PAL and I need NTSC because the picture is scrambled or distorted. How do I change this to NTSC without being able to see the setup menu?

-If there is a disc in the D 200, remove it.

-Press the OFF button to turn the D 200 OFF.

-Press the ON button to turn the D 200 on again.

-Press these remote control buttons:

SETUP – ENTER – – – – – – ENTER.

The D 200 will now be set for NTSC operation.

Note: The “” symbol refers to the right cursor button, not the PLAY button.