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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 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).
Sound
There 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] 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).
Playback
The 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.