63RQT8023ReferenceTV screen and video (Continued) PageSoundOperationContinued on next pageThe images from this unit donot appear on the television.Picture is distorted.≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUTterminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY/a1.3) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.12–14——The channels keep changing. ≥When the unit is turned off, it uses the IR Blaster to scan the cable TV box channels andacquire the TV program list data. To watch a cable TV box program (even if not recording)turn the unit back on.—No sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desired audiotype.≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on theamplifier if you have connected one.≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.–When playing MTS broadcast programs.≥The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.MIX” does not appear inthe display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels willbe output. Refer to the disc’s jacket. [DVD-A]≥Output is not digital with DVD-Audio.12–15,5622, 3237——Cannot switch audio. ≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.–When a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R disc is in the disc tray while DVD driveis selected.–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.–When “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” is set to “On”.≥When connecting an amplifier using an optical digital cable, you cannot switch the audio if“Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables.≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.—562256, 15—Cannot operate the television.The remote control doesn’twork.≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change thecode.≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button atthe same time for more than 2 seconds.≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.≥You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor duringoperation.≥Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlightexposure.≥It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.≥It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.19197———1919The unit is on but cannot beoperated.≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.Reset the unit as follows:1 Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit forabout 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.2 Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated,consult the dealer.20, 30———HDD activation is slow. ≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“HDD SLP” appears in the unit’s display.) 4Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit is recording.≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on themain unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.——Startup is slow. ≥Startup takes time in the following situations.–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.–The clock is not set.–Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.—Takes time to read DVD-RAM. ≥It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not beenused for a long time.—