Panasonic SC-HT820V Operating Instructions Manual page 51

Picture incorrect
Picture distorted.
The television may display
incorrectly or colors appear faded.
The picture on the television
disappears or stripes appear on
the screen.
Disc picture incorrect
Picture size doesn't fit the screen.
Menus not displayed correctly.
Auto zoom function does not work
well.
VHS picture incorrect
The picture is noisy or is in black
and white.
Horizontal bars or lines run down
the screen.
Picture is distorted when stilled or
during slow-motion.
The blue back appears during play.
The picture jiggles.
Progressive video
There is ghosting when
progressive output is on.
Pictures not in progressive output.
Closed captions not displayed.
Sound incorrect
Sound distorted.
Folders deeper than the eighth
layer on a data CD are not
displayed correctly.
Effects do not work.
Humming heard during play.
There is noise when playing a
video tape.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.
"ST" flickers or doesn't light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts.
≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through an
A/V selector or other equipment.
≥The unit and television are using different video systems. Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
≥The system used on the disc doesn't match your television. PAL discs cannot be played.
This unit converts DVD-Audio recorded in PAL to NTSC for play, however, play may not
function properly.
≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
≥The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor
antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.
≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the
television from the unit.
≥Change "TV Aspect" in "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.
≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00.
≥Set "Subtitle Position" in Display Menu to "0".
≥Set "4:3 Aspect" in Display Menu to "Normal".
≥Turn off TV'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.
≥Adjust the tracking.
≥Make sure the television's input setting is correct.
≥The video heads are dirty: clean them with a head-cleaning cassette.
≥The video heads are worn: consult your dealer.
≥The tape is old or damaged.
≥You cannot correctly play tapes recorded with other systems (e.g., PAL).
≥Some distortion is normal with tapes recorded using VP mode.
≥You are playing a blank or poor quality part of the tape.
≥You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes and this can cause the blue
back to appear. Consult your dealer.
≥Adjust the vertical hold.
≥Change "Video Output Mode" in Picture Menu to "480I". This problem is caused by the
editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace
output.
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT output will
be interlace.
≥Press [SHIFT]i[PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit. Then, select "480P" in "Video Output
Mode" in Picture Menu.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
≥Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
≥Multi Re-master and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the play speed.
≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances
and cords away from the subwoofer.
≥Adjust the tracking.
≥The tape is old or damaged.
≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
≥Use an outdoor antenna.
≥Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.
≥Separate the antenna from other cables.
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