,If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting of “Video Output” in the “Video” setup may solve the problem (page 140). Connect the TV and the recorder 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 “HDMI Resolution” setting of “Video Output” in the “Video” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.
,The recorder is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant (page 19).
,Depending on the setting combination for “TV Type” and “4:3 Output,” the edge of the screen may be hidden or displayed with black bands, or the left and right sides of the image may flicker. In this case, change the settings on your TV, not on this recorder.
Depending on the connected equipment, the video signals of the selected HDMI resolution may not be output.
,When connecting the DVI equipment, 720×480/576p video signals are output even when an option other than 720×480/ 576p is selected.
,When connecting the DVI equipment and a PC monitor that is HDCP compliant, only 720×480/576p video signals may be output.
TV programme reception does not fill the screen.
,Set the channel manually in “Programme Setting” in the “Basic” setup (page 131).
,Select the correct source using the INPUT SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.
The picture is breaking up.
,The signal strength is low.
,Check aerial installation.
TV programme pictures are distorted.
,Reorient the TV aerial.
,Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual).
,Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
,Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart.
,The aerial cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.
TV channels cannot be changed.
,The channel is disabled (page 132).
,A timer recording started, which changed the channels.
,The channel is hidden (page 137).
,The Parental Lock is activated (page 136).
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
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing PROG
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing PROG
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.
*Analogue Mode only
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” of the “Video Output” in the “Video” setup in accordance with the screen size of your TV (page 140).
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