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 picture does not fill the screen.

,Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 72).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in “TV Type” in “Video” setup.

,The picture size of the title is fixed.

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded.

,When recording from connected equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to “Bilingual” (page 45).

,Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs. To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub” of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup before recording (page 78). To record both the main and sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).

,Any discs other than DVD-RWs (VR mode) cannot be used for recording both main and sub sounds.

,If you have connected an AV amplifier to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks and want to change the audio track for a DVD- RW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” of “Audio Connection” in “Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 75).

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.

,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 Connection” settings in “Audio” setup (page 75).

Playback

The recorder does not play any type of disc.

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

,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 34).

Information Additional
Sound distortion occurs.

,Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “On” (page 74).

Sound is noisy.

,When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE OUT R-AUDIO- L jacks (page 49).

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 “TV Mode” (page 74).

,Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “Off” (page 74).

,One of the TVS effects is selected (page 48).

The recorder does not start playback from the beginning.

,Resume play was activated (page 47).

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

The recorder starts playing automatically.

,The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

,If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal.

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