Panasonic SC-HT440 Operating Instructions Manual page 31

Picture abnormal or unviewable
The picture on the television is
not displayed correctly or
disappears.
Picture size does not fit the
screen.
Menu is not displayed correctly.
Auto zoom function does not work
well.
Progressive video
There is ghosting when
progressive is on.
Pictures not in progressive
output.
Closed captions not displayed.
Listening to the radio
Distorted sound or noise is heard.
"ST" flickers or does not light.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts.
Unit displays
The display is dark.
"NOPLAY"
"NODISC"
"F61"
"DVD U11"
"ERROR"
"DVD H∑∑"
∑∑ stands for a number.
\U.S.A.\and\Canada]
"[W]" is flashing.
(When using optional wireless
accessory)
"D.MIX" is flashing. [DVD-A]
Television displays
"/"
"Cannot display group xx, content
xx"
"This disc may not be played in
your region"
No on-screen display.
≥ 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, change to an outdoor antenna.
≥ The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.
≥ 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. ("Just Fit Zoom" or "Manual Zoom" in Display Menu)
≥ Restore the zoom ratio to "k1.00". ("Manual Zoom" in Display Menu)
≥ Set "Subtitle Position" in Display Menu to "0".
≥ Set "4:3 Aspect" in Display Menu to "Normal".
≥ 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.
≥ 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".)
≥ 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.
≥ When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.
≥ Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
≥ Use an outdoor antenna.
≥ Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.
≥ Separate the antenna from other cables.
≥ Select "Bright" in "FL Dimmer" in the "Others" tab.
≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥ You inserted a blank disc.
≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized.
≥ You have not inserted a disc; insert one.
≥ You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.
≥ Check and correct the speaker cable connections.
If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer.
≥ Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean.
≥ Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
≥ Trouble may have occurred. The number following "H" depends on the status of the unit. Turn the
unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and
then reconnect it.
≥ If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.
≥ There is no link between the main unit and the wireless accessory. Check that the wireless
accessory is plugged into the AC outlet.
≥ Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.
≥ Down-mixing is the process of remixing the multiple-channel audio found on some discs into two
channels. The disc contains single-channel or multiple-channel signals which may not be
reproduced authentically.
≥ The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
≥ You are trying to display incompatible contents.
≥ Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of
this unit can be played.
≥ Select "On" in "On-Screen Messages" in the "Display" tab.
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