Panasonic SC-HT940 - Manual (Page 33)

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Listening to the radio
Television operation
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Cannot add markers. ≥ You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs.
≥ If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers. —
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Point B is automatically set. ≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. —
Sound is distorted. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA.
≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals. —
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Effects do not work. ≥ Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. —
Humming is heard during play. ≥ An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and
cables away from the main unit.
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No sound ≥ There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.
≥ Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the
number of connected devices.
≥ When using the HDMI connection, ensure that “Audio Output” in the “HDMI” tab is set to “On”.
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The Setup menu cannot be
accessed. ≥ Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
≥ Cancel Program and Random play. —
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The picture on the television is
not displayed correctly or
disappears. ≥ Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video
cassette recorder.
≥ Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
≥ If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.
≥ The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.
≥ Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the
number of connected devices.
≥ When using HDMI output, the video signal is progressive. Use other video connections if your
television is not compatible with progressive video.
≥ If the picture is distorted or not displayed when using HDMI output, press and hold [CANCEL] until
the picture is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”.)
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Picture size does not fit the
screen. ≥ Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.
≥ Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3
Aspect” in Display Menu.
≥ Change the Zoom setting.
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Menu is not displayed correctly. ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to “a1.00”.
≥ Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.
≥ Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. 16
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Auto zoom function does not
work well. ≥ Turn off television’s zoom function.
≥ Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.
≥ Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the
type of disc.
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There is ghosting when
progressive or HDMI output is on. ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be
corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”.
(Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i”.)
≥ Disable the HDMI AV OUT connection and use other video connections. Make the settings in the
following order:
1 Set “Video Output” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off”.
2 Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to
switch to “480i”.)
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Pictures not in progressive
output. ≥ Select “480p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
≥ The unit’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the interlaced signal even if “PRG” is
displayed.
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Closed captions not displayed. ≥ When progressive or HDMI output is on, closed captions will not be displayed. —
Distorted sound or noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or does not light. ≥ Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
≥ Use an outdoor antenna. —
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A beat sound is heard. ≥ Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. —
A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts. ≥ Separate the antenna from other cables. —
Cannot operate the television. ≥ Check the remote control code for the television manufacturer. 30
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