TV channels cannot be changed.

,The channel is disabled (page 85).

,A timer recording started, which changed the channels.

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 “L1” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN jacks, select “L4” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack, select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or 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 PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

,When an S video cable is connected to the recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input” in “Video” setup to “S Video” (page 89).

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 87).

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.

The picture is black and white.

,Check that “Line1 Output” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 89).

,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.

,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)/ HDMI OUT jacks, check the “Audio Connection” settings in “Audio” setup (page 90).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

,Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.

,The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).

,The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “Audio(HDMI)” of “Audio Connection” in “Audio” setup to “PCM” (page 92).

Sound distortion occurs.

,Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “On” (page 90).

Sound is noisy.

,When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R- AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 1 – TV jack, or LINE 3/ DECODER jack (page 56).

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 90).

,Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “Off” (page 90).

,One of the TVS effects is selected (page 55).

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