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General Issues	Picture
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The images from the unit do not		• Make sure the connections are pushed in firmly.					10, 11,
appear on the TV.							109, 110,
Picture is distorted.		• Try connecting an alternative cable.					111
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		• Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.					10, 11,
							109, 110,
		• Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., HDMI 1) is correct.					111
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		• The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [g] and					−
		[q/x1.3] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to
		interlace.
		• The TV isn’t compatible with RGB signals.					102
		Set “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu to “Video (with component)”.
		• The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc					101
		now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [g] and [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the
		main unit for 5 or more seconds.
		The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.
		• When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with					−
		this unit’s TV system.
		• Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI					−
		cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
		• After changing the “HDCP on HDMI Output” setting, turn the power of this unit					102
		off once, and turn it back on.
Television reception worsens after		• This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and					−
connecting the unit.		other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from
		audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved by using a signal booster, consult the
		dealer.
Picture does not appear during		• Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. To confirm					−
timer recording.		the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
The screen changes automatically.		• The screen saver function is activated.					−
		• Set “Screen Saver” in the Setup menu to “Off” to turn off the screen saver function.					101
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture		• Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set					102
expands left and right.		“HDMI Video Mode” to “Off” and “Component Resolution” to “576i/480i” in the
Screen size is wrong.		Setup menu.
		• If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in the Setup menu to “16:9”.					101
		• Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.					101
		It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your
		television’s operating instructions.
Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect		• 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.					−
are stretched vertically.		–				If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR”
			-R	-R DL	-RW(V)
			(recordings 5 hours or longer) recording mode
		– If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW
		It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your
		television’s operating instructions.
There is a lot of after-images when		• Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”.					87
playing video.
When playing DVD-Video using		• If outputting from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, set “HDMI Video					102
progressive output, one part of the		Mode” to “Off” and “Component Resolution” to “576i/480i” in the Setup menu.
picture momentarily appears to be		If outputting from the HDMI terminal, “HDMI Video Format” to “576i/480i”. This
doubled up.		problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but
		should be corrected if you use interlaced output.
There is no apparent change		• The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.					−
in picture quality when making
adjustments in the Picture menu
using the on-screen display.
The picture is distorted during play,		• You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or					−
or video will not play correctly.		unfavourable weather conditions.
		• The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between					−
		recorded titles in the following situations:
		– between titles recorded with different recording modes.
		– between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.
		– between scenes recorded with different resolutions.
		– between playlist chapters.
		• Make sure the connections are pushed in firmly.					10, 11,
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		• Try connecting an alternative cable.					−

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