79RQT8983TV screen and video (continued) PageSoundTitles recorded with 16:9 aspectare stretched vertically.≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.–[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)”recording mode.–If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW.–If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.When you want to record 16:9 programme in the same aspect, set “Rec for High SpeedCopy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “16:9”.–By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will bemade using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operatinginstructions.——6767There is a lot of after-image whenplaying video.≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”. 45When playing DVD-Video usingprogressive output, one part ofthe picture momentarily appearsto be doubled up.≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method ormaterial used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.45There is no apparent change inpicture quality when adjustedwith the Picture menu in the on-screen menus.≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video. —The images from this unit do notappear on the television.Picture is distorted.≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal,S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI terminal on this unit.≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 secondsto cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. Whilestopped, keep pressing [∫] 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 TVsystem.≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.Reduce the number of connected devices.14–17——72——The picture is distorted duringplay, or video will not playcorrectly.≥You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or unfavorable weatherconditions.≥The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between recorded titles inthe 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.——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 bilingual broadcast programmes.≥[DVD-A] The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output.This unit cannot playback multi-channel discs that prevent down-mixing unless the unit isconnected with an HDMI cable to an amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard(version 1.1 or later). Refer to the disc jacket for more information.≥Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.Reduce the number of connected devices.≥The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUTterminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital Audio Output” to“HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.≥Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connectedwith an HDMI cable.≥If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, youcan only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast.If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),+R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.14–17,683845————69—67Cannot switch audio. ≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.–When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in thedisc tray while DVD drive is selected.–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.–When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”. (The default setting is “On”).≥The amplifier is connected using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable. You cannot switchthe audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect usingaudio cables.≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.—686716, 17,68—Troubleshooting guide