73RQT9046ReferenceGeneral Issues VIERA Link PageVIERA Link doesn’t work Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayedon the front display when the power for the main unit is set to “On”.Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device.If the connection for the equipment connected with an HDMIcable was changed, or if there was a power failure or the plug wasremoved from the power outlet, “HDAVI Control” may not work. Inthis case, perform the following operations.1. When all equipment connected with the HDMI cable is turned on,turn the TV (VIERA) on again.2. Change the TV (VIERA) settings for the “HDAVI Control” functionto off, and then set to on again. (For more information, see theVIERA operating instructions.)3. Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit, and afterthis unit’s screen is displayed check that “HDAVI Control” is working.••••11, 6155−−Playback Issues Picture PageTV reception worsens afterconnecting the unit.This can occur because the signals are being divided between theunit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster,available from electronics retailers.• −The images from the unit donot appear on the TV.Picture is distorted.Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.• 8 to 10Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 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 changeto interlace.When connecting with component video cables to a television thatis incompatible with progressive video, check if there is also anHDMI cable connected to an amplifier. If so, turn off the equipmentconnected with an HDMI cable and set the “HDMI Priority” to “Off” inthe Setup menu.To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set“HDMI Priority” to “On” in the Setup menu.Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connectedwith HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.••••−5454−Status messages do not appear. Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.• 52The black or gray backgrounddoes not appear.Select “On” in “Black Background (Analog)” in the Setup menu.• 52The 4:3 aspect ratio pictureexpands left and right.Screen size is wrong.If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” inthe Setup menu to “Normal”.• 55Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”,or “4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.• 53, 54There is a lot of after-imageswhen playing video.Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.• 43When playing DVD-Videousing progressive output, onepart of the picture momentarilyappears to be doubled up.This problem is caused by the editing method or material used onDVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output.When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, followthe steps below:(1) Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.(2) Set “HDMI Priority” in the Setup menu to “Off” (➔ 54).(3) Set “Component Output Signal” in the Setup menu to “480i” (➔ 54).••43−There is no apparent changein picture quality when makingadjustments in the Video menuusing the on-screen menus.The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.• −Playback images of DVD-Videoare not smooth.When you set “Progressive/24p” to “24p”, images of DVD-Videoincompatible with 24p may not be played smoothly. Set “Auto1” or “Auto2”.• 43