Settings are canceled.
When the power is turned off by power failure or by
unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled.
\ Before unplugging the power cord, press
on the remote control checking that “--OFF--”
disappears in the display (U.S. and Canadian
models). Additionally, press POWER on the front
panel to turn the player off (other models).
No picture.
Connection is incorrect.
\ Check that cord connections are correct and that
plugs are firmly connected.
Player settings are incorrect.
\ Check that the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set
firmly in the correct position.
\ Check that the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the
correct setting (except for U.S. and Canadian models).
Operation (settings) of TV or AV amplifier is not
appropriate.
\ Be sure that your TV, receiver, or amplifier is set
up to view DVD playback.
The screen is stretched or aspect does not change.
The multi aspect setting is not appropriate.
\ Change the aspect setting in the [TV Screen]
setting in the Setup screen Video menu to the
screen type most appropriate to the TV or monitor
you are using (page 34).
The screen is suddenly squeezed when the Setup
screen is opened.
If the Setup screen is opened during playback of a
DVD being viewed in the letter box format, the screen
may switch to the wide screen format.
\ This is not a malfunction. The screen will return to
normal when the Setup screen is closed.
Picture disturbance during playback or dark.
This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System
copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention
signal, and when this type of disc is played back,
stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the
picture depending on the TV.
\ This is not a malfunction.
The position of the TV SYSTEM switch was changed
during player operations (except for U.S. and Canadian
models).
\ Switching the position of the TV SYSTEM switch
is not effective if a disc is playing. Stop playback
before performing this operation.
Discs respond differently to particular player functions
which may result in the screen becoming black for a
brief instant or shaking slightly when the function is
executed.
\ These problems are largely due to differences
between discs and disc content and are not
malfunctions of this player.
When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV
selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.
This is not a malfunction.
\ Due to the player’s copy protection circuits,
connection of this device through a VCR or an AV
selector may prevent recording or cause picture
problems.
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