Panasonic SC-HT880W User Manual

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Picture abnormal or unviewable

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Progressive video

Listening to the radio

Television operation

Digital receiver

Unit displays

Television displays

Picture distorted.

≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video

cassette recorder.

Picture size doesn’t fit the
screen.

≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.
≥Change the Zoom setting.

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The television may display
incorrectly or colors appear
faded.

≥The unit and television are using different video systems.

Use a multi-system or PAL television.

≥The system used on the disc does not match your television.

– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (“NTSC Disc

Output” in “Video” tab).

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Menu is not displayed correctly.

≥Restore the zoom ratio to “a1.00”.
≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.

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Auto zoom function does not
work well.

≥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.

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The picture on the television
disappears or stripes appear on
the screen.

≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
≥If you are using a TV 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.

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There is ghosting when
progressive output is on.

≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be

corrected if you use interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “576i (or
625i)” or “480i (or 525i)”.

Pictures not in progressive
output.

≥Press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so “PRG” is displayed. Or select “576p (or 625p)” or

“480p (or 525p)” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or SCART (AV)

terminal, output will be interlace even if “PRG” is displayed.

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Noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.

≥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.

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A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts.

≥Separate the antenna from other cables.

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Cannot operate the TV.

≥Press [TV] first to operate the television.
≥Check the remote control code for the TV manufacturer.

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Wireless link indicator does not
light.

≥Check that the main unit and the digital receiver are turned on.
≥Ensure that the digital transmitter is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.

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The display is dark.

≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab.

“NO PLAY”

≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥You inserted a blank disc.

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“NO DISC”

≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

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“F61”

≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections.

If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

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“DVD U11”

≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.

“ERROR”

≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

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“DVD H

∑∑”

∑∑ stands for a number.

≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the

unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and
then reconnect it.

≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service

person.

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“

[W] ” is flashing.

≥There is no link between the main unit and the digital receiver. Check that the digital receiver is

turned on.

“W01” is flashing or lit.

≥Re-initialize the main unit: While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] on the

main unit and [

S10] on the remote control until “Initialised” disappears from the television. Turn

the unit off and on again. If the problem persists, contact a qualified service person.

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≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

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“Cannot display group xx,
content xx”

≥You are trying to display incompatible contents.

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“This disc may not be played in
your region”

≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region

number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit
on the rear panel.

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No on-screen display.

≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab.

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