Troubleshooting Guide
General Issues USB
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The contents of the USB memory
cannot be read.
Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then insert again. If this
does not solve the problem, turn off and turn on the unit again.
Check that the USB memory is inserted correctly.
The format of the USB memory or of its contents is not compatible with the
unit. (The contents on the USB memory may be damaged.)
The USB memory contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are
not compatible with this unit.
Turn off and then turn on the unit again.
USB memories connected using a USB extension cable or a USB hub may
not be recognized by this unit.
Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.
If inserted during playback, recording or copying etc., the USB memory may
not be recognized by this unit.
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Playback Issues Picture
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The images from the unit do not
appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.
Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.
Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.
The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [
g
] and [
q
]
on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.
The TV isn’t compatible with RGB signals.
Set “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu to “Video”.
The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc
now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [
g
] and [
;
OPEN/CLOSE] on the
main unit for 5 or more seconds.
The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.
When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with
this unit’s TV system.
Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI
cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
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Picture does not appear during
timer recording.
Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. To confirm
the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
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The 4:3 aspect ratio picture
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.
Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set
“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in the Setup menu to “16:9”.
Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your
television’s operating instructions.
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The screen changes automatically.
The display may turn to the screen saver mode automatically if there is no
operation for 5 minutes or more. Press [OK] to return to the previous screen.
Set “Screen Saver” in the Setup menu to “Off” to turn off the screen saver function.
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Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect
are stretched vertically.
16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.
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-R
-R DL
-RW(V)
If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR”
(recordings 5 hours or longer) recording mode
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If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your
television’s operating instructions.
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There is a lot of after-images when
playing video.
Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.• 75
When playing DVD-Video using
progressive output, one part of the picture
momentarily appears to be doubled up.
Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the
editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you
use interlaced output.
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There is no apparent change in picture
quality when making adjustments in the
Picture menu using the on-screen display.
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Cannot see the beginning of the
title played.
(If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable)
When [
q
PLAY] is pressed on this unit’s remote control, you may not be able
to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed on the TV.
Using [
u
] or [
t
], return to the beginning of the title.
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The picture is distorted during play,
or video will not play correctly.
You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or
unfavourable weather conditions.
The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between
recorded titles in the following situations:
between titles recorded with different recording modes.
between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.
between scenes recorded with different resolutions.
between playlist chapters.
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