protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not light up). See page 110.

•If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT may solve the problem (page 31).

Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.

•You have selected “PROGRESSIVE” using the VIDEO FORMAT button on the remote (“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cord from the unit and then select “INTERLACE” so that “PROGRE” turns off.

•If the signal from the S VIDEO OUT jack is distorted, change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT to [720 × 480p]* (page 31).

*Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may appear.

Picture noise appears.

•The disc is dirty or flawed.

•If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy- protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to your TV’s S video input (page 30).

Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does not fill the TV screen.

• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.

Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.

The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following items:

•If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.

•If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

•If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.

•Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.

SoundThere is no sound.

•The speaker cord is not connected securely.

•Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display.

•The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.

•Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play mode.

•Check the speaker settings (page 92).

•The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 91).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

 

• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to

 

[ON] (page 91).

 

• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI

 

(digital visual interface) device (DVI (digital

 

 

visual interface) jacks do not accept audio

 

Additional

signals).

• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on

 

again. 2 Turn the connected equipment off and

 

on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the

 

HDMI cord again.

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The left and right sounds are unbalanced or

 

reversed.

 

• Check that the speakers and components are

 

connected correctly and securely.

 

 

 

 

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

 

•Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92).

•Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 42).

Severe hum or noise is heard.

•Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

•Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.

•Move your TV away from the audio components.

•The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

•Clean the disc.

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