iPod nano (5th generation): Restoring or resetting a PAL device may change TV-out signal

Symptoms

When restoring or resetting your PAL-configured iPod nano (5th generation), the TV-out signal on the device may inadvertently change from PAL to NTSC without properly updating the video-output label in the device’s video settings.

This may cause any video content played from your iPod to your television to display improperly.

Products Affected

iPod nano (5th generation)

Resolution

To properly display video content from your iPod nano (5th generation) to your television:

1. From your iPod nano, scroll to Videos and press the Center button.
2. Scroll down to Settings and press the Center button again.
3. Scroll to TV Signal and press the Center button once to change the selection to NTSC and then another time to change it back to PAL.

This document will be updated as more information becomes available.

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