Playback Issues: Operation - Panasonic DMR-EX78EB Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
Playback Issues
Play fails to start even when
[ PLAY] is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
Audio and video momentarily
pause.
DVD-Video is not played.
Alternative soundtrack and subtitles
cannot be selected.
No subtitles.
Angle cannot be changed.
You have forgotten your ratings
password.
Quick View (Play 1.3) does not
work.
The resume play function
does not work.
The Video CD picture does not
display properly.
Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. does
not work.
It takes time before play starts.
Picture stops.
Cannot see the beginning of the
title played.
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Operation
 Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
 The disc is dirty.
 You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.
 You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used
for recording.
 You may be able to copy a "One time only recording" title that was
recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this
unit's HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.
 When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not be
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case
use EP (6Hours) mode.
 You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.
 If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you
purchased it. (DivX)
 Make sure that the TV is turned on. If the menu or messages are
displayed, follow the on-screen instructions.
 This occurs between playlist chapters.
 This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalised
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW
that have been copied using the high speed mode.
 This occurs as scenes change during Quick View (Play 1.3).
 [-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit
automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way
as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut
out when the unit is switching layers.
 Ensure the DVD-Video region number for the disc is correct, and the disc
is not defective.
 You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.
 The languages are not recorded on the disc.
 You may have to use the disc's own menus to select languages and audio
tracks.
 Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
 Set "Subtitle" in the Disc menu to "On".
 This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed
during scenes where different angles are recorded.
 With the tray open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then
press and hold [ REC] and [/1.3] on the main unit simultaneously for
about 5 or more seconds.
 This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
 This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.
 Memorized positions are cancelled when
– press [] several times.
– open the disc tray.
– [SD] ([EX88])
[CD] [VCD] [USB] turn off the power.
– a recording or timer recording was executed.
 When connecting to Multi-system TV, select "NTSC" in "TV System" in the
Setup menu.
 When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be
displayed correctly during search.
 These functions do not work with finalised discs.
 Time Slip does not work when the unit's "TV System" settings are different
from the title recorded on the disc.
 This is normal on DivX video. (DivX)
 Picture may stop if the DivX fi les are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)
 (If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable)
When [PLAY] is pressed on this unit's remote control, you may not be
able to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed on
the TV. Using [], return to the beginning of the title.
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