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Power does not come
on.
The power cable is not con-
nected to an AC outlet.
Connect the power cable correctly.
9
You cannot operate any
button.
Some specific operations are
restricted.
This is not a malfunction.
–
The remote control does
not work.
The batteries are running low. Replace the batteries.
4
You cannot operate the
main unit using the
remote control.
Function assigned to some but-
tons change according to the
remote control mode.
Slide the remote control mode
selector to [AUDIO], [SHIFT] or the
lowest position to select an appro-
priate mode to your desired func-
tion.
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A whirring noise can be
heard.
The main unit is located close
to a TV, computer, or other
electric appliance.
Place the main unit away from a
TV, computer, or other electric
appliance.
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No picture is produced. Improper connection. Connect all cables properly. 8-9
The picture is distorted. A video cassette recorder is
connected between the main
unit and the TV.
Connect the main unit directly to
the TV. 8
The video signal type setting is
not appropriate.
Select the video signal type suit-
able for your TV.
10
The screen size is
abnormal.
The screen size setting is not
appropriate.
Select the display method suitable
for your TV.
39
The TV screen darkens. The screen saver setting is acti-
vated.
Press any button.
39
No picture/sound is pro-
duced via the [HDMI
MONITOR OUT] termi-
nal.
A disc/file recorded in a format
incompatible with the main unit/
TV is played back.
Confirm the playable disc/file
types. 53
The connected TV is not com-
patible with HDCP.
Connect a TV compatible with
HDCP.
8
The main unit fails to recognize
the TV connected to the [HDMI
MONITOR OUT] terminal.
Disconnect the HDMI cable and
connect it again. 8
An HDMI cable longer than 5 m
(15 feet) is used.
Use an HDMI cable of 5 m (15
feet) or shorter to assure stable
operation and picture quality.
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The picture is distorted
when the TV is con-
nected to the [HDMI
MONITOR OUT] termi-
nal.
The proportion of the picture is
not appropriate.
Connect the TV to the [VIDEO] ter-
minal or the [COMPONENT] termi-
nals, and select the video signal
type setting.
8-10
Troubleshooting
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