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RQT9272
Troubleshooting Guide
Play fails to start even when
[
PLAY] is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
77
The disc is dirty, scratched or marked..
77
You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.
16, 17,
19
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.
68
You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.
−
If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased
it. (DivX)
37
Make sure that the TV is turned on. If the menu or messages are
displayed, follow the on-screen instructions.
−
Audio and video momentarily
pause.
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.
16
DVD-Video is not played.
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.
Cover
68
Alternative soundtrack and subtitles
cannot be selected.
The languages are not recorded on the disc.
−
You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the
soundtrack and subtitles on some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make
changes.
21
No subtitles.
Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
−
Turn the subtitles on and select “Text” or the subtitle number.
62
Angle cannot be changed.
This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be
changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.
−
You have forgotten your ratings
password.
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.
−
Quick View (Play
1.3) does not
work.
This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
−
This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.
−
The resume play function
does not work.
Memorized positions are cancelled when
– press [
] several times.
– open the disc tray.
–
[CD]
[VCD]
[USB]
turn off the unit.
– a recording or timer recording was executed.
−
The Video CD picture does not
display properly.
When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the
Setup menu.
71
When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be
displayed correctly during search.
−
Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. does
not work.
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.
71
It takes time before play starts.
This is normal on DivX video. (DivX)
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Playback Issues
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