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Troubleshooting Guide
Playback Issues
The image from this unit does not
appear on the TV.
Play fails to start even when
[ q 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 x1.3) does not
work.
The resume play function does not work.
The Video CD picture does not
display properly.
Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. do not
work.
Cannot see the beginning of the
title played.
Recording Issues
Cannot record.
Digital broadcasts cannot be
recorded.
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Operation
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TV is not compatible with RGB signal. Set "AV1 Output" in the Setup menu to
"Video (with component)" or "S Video (with component)".
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Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
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The disc is dirty.
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You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.
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You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for
recording.
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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.
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You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.
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This occurs between playlist chapters.
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This occurs as scenes change during Quick View (Play x1.3).
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When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically
-R DL +R DL
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.
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Ensure the DVD-Video region number for the disc is correct, and the disc is
not defective.
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You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.
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The languages are not recorded on the disc.
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You may have to use the disc's own menus to select languages and audio tracks.
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Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
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Set "Subtitle" in the Disc menu to "On".
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This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed
during scenes where different angles are recorded.
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With the tray open, press and hold [ * REC] and [ q /x1.3] on the main unit
simultaneously for about 5 or more seconds.
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This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
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This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.
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Memorized positions are cancelled when the tray is opened.
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When connecting to Multi-system TV, select "NTSC" in "TV System" in the
Setup menu.
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When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed
correctly during search.
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These functions do not work with finalised discs.
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Time Slip does not work when the unit's "TV System" settings are different
from the title recorded on the disc.
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(If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable)
When [ q 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 [ u ] or [ t ], return to the beginning of the title.
Recording / Timer recording / External input
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You haven't inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on.
Insert a disc the unit can record onto.
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RAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
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The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to "PROTECT" or the disc is
protected with the "DVD Management" settings.
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Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be
recorded (CPRM).
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The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles (
another disc.
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You cannot record on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, or +R DL discs. However, you can record again if you format DVD-RW.
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If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or
more, the recording or editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled.
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DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, or +RW discs
recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.
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The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.
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This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.
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Some digital broadcasts are copyright protected with a "One time only
recording" security feature. This type of programme can only be recorded onto
a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.
RAM -RW(V) +RW
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