Panasonic SC-HT744 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting guide
Sound abnormal or improper Page
Menus
Picture abnormal or unviewable
Progressive video
Listening to the radio
Television operation
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Sound is distorted. Noise may occur when playing WMA.
When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals.
Effects do not work. Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
Humming is heard during play. An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and
cables away from the main unit.
No sound There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.
Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the
number of connected devices.
When using the HDMI connection, ensure that “Audio Output” in the “HDMI” tab is set to “On”.
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The Setup menu cannot be
accessed.
Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
Cancel Program and Random play.
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The picture on the television is
not displayed correctly or
disappears.
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 antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.
The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.
Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the
number of connected devices.
When using HDMI output, the video signal is progressive. Use other video connections if your
television is not compatible with progressive video.
If the picture is distorted or not displayed when using HDMI output, press and hold [CANCEL] until
the picture is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”.)
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Picture size does not fit the
screen.
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.
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Menu is not displayed correctly. Restore the zoom ratio to “a1.00”.
Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.
Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.
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Auto zoom function does not work
well.
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.
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There is ghosting when
progressive or HDMI output is on.
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”.)
Disable the HDMI AV OUT connection and use other video connections. Make the settings in the
following order:
1 Set “Video Output” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off”.
2 Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to
switch to “480i”.)
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Pictures not in progressive
output.
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.
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Closed captions not displayed. When progressive or HDMI output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.
Distorted sound or noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or does not light.
Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
Use an outdoor antenna.
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A beat sound is heard. Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.
A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts.
Separate the antenna from other cables.
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