The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen.

,If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, select “LINE 1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE 2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN jacks, select “LINE 4” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack, select “LINE 3” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.

The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.

,If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

,The recorder is in reverse play, fast forward, slow motion, or pause mode.

,If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the [Audio] Setup settings (page 75).

Sound is noisy.

,When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks, LINE 1-TV jack, or LINE 3/ DECODER jack (page 51).

The sound volume is low.

,The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set [Audio DRC] in [Audio] Setup to [On] (page 76).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.

,If an audio channel other than “Main+Sub” is selected, you cannot record both main and sub sounds. Check the selected audio channel before you start recording.

,If you have connected an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track during playback, set [Dolby Digital] in [Audio] Setup to [D-PCM] (page 75).

The picture does not fill the screen.

,Set [TV Aspect] in [Settings] Setup in accordance with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 73).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in [TV Aspect] in [Settings] Setup.

,The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

The picture is black and white.

,If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21 pins).

SoundThere is no sound.

,Re-connect all connections securely.

,The connecting cord is damaged.

,The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

PlaybackThe disc does not play.

,The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.

,The disc is not correctly inserted.

,Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

,If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 35).

The disc does not start playback from the beginning.

,Resume play was activated (page 48).

,You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.

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