Panasonic Diga DMR-BW850 Operating Instructions Manual

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109RQT9433ReferenceTV screen and videoTelevision reception worsens after connectingthe unit.¾ This can occur because the signals are being divided betweenthe unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signalbooster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solvedby using a signal booster, consult the dealer.The digital channel information or control paneldoes not appear.¾ Select the length of time (3–10 sec.) that “On-ScreenMessages” in the Setup menu will be displayed. (➡ 90)¾ The digital channel information will not appear during playback.¾ The control panel is only displayed when connected to a TVwith “HDAVI Control 2” or later. (➡ 77)Picture does not appear during timer recording.¾ Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off.To confi rm the timer recording is going to work properly, turnthe unit on.Screen size is wrong.¾ Use the television to change the aspect. If your television doesnot have that function, set “HDMI Video Mode” in the Setupmenu to “Off” and “Component Resolution” in the Setup menuto “576i/480i”. (➡ 91)¾ Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu. (➡ 90)¾ If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” to“16:9” in the Setup menu. (➡ 90)Pictures do not appear with the HD qualityalthough HD setting was made.¾ Even if this unit is connected to a TV through COMPONENTVIDEO OUT terminals and the Component Resolution is set to720p or 1080i, the pictures of HD broadcast output from thisunit are output with 576p/480p.The recorded title is stretched vertically.¾ 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in thefollowing cases.– -R -R DL -RW(V) If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR(recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording mode.– If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW.– If you recorded in XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode with “Aspect forRecording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.When you want to record 16:9 programme in the sameaspect, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On”, and set“Aspect for Recording” to “16:9”. (➡ 87, 88)– By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is achance that the recording will be made using the wrongaspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast whenrecording. (➡ 87)It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Referto your television’s operating instructions.There is a lot of after-image when playing video.¾ Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”. (➡ 79)When playing DVD-Video using progressiveoutput, one part of the picture momentarilyappears to be doubled up.¾ Set “HDMI Video Mode” in the Setup menu to “Off” and“Component Resolution” in the Setup menu to “576i/480i”. Thisproblem is caused by the editing method or material used onDVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.(➡ 91)There is no apparent change in picture qualitywhen adjusted with the Picture menu in the on-screen menus.¾ The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.The images from this unit do not appear on thetelevision.Picture is distorted.¾ Make sure that the television is connected to VIDEO OUTterminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUTterminals or HDMI terminal on this unit. (➡ 16, 17, 98–101)¾ Make sure that the television’s input setting is correct.¾ Progressive output is set to on but the connected television isnot progressive compatible. Press and hold [g] and [q/×1.3] onthe main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds tocancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.¾ The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system usedby the disc now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [g] and[; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa. (➡ 90)¾ When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a discthat matches with this unit’s TV system.¾ Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices areconnected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connecteddevices.The picture is distorted during play, or video willnot play correctly.¾ You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poorreception or unfavourable weather conditions.¾ The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appearbriefly between recorded titles in the following situations:– between titles recorded with different recording modes.– between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.– between scenes recorded with different resolutions.– between playlist chapters.