Panasonic DMREZ28 Operating Guide

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Playback Issues
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No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio 
type.
Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input 
mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.
Check if TV is muted.
Check if amplifier is muted.
Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playback and 
simultaneous record and playback.
Set “V.S.S.” in the Sound menu to “Off” in the following cases:
When using discs that do not have surround sound effects, such as Karaoke discs
When playing bilingual broadcast programmes
The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the 
HDMI AV OUT terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. 
Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI 
cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital 
Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.
Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this 
unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
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Playback Issues
Picture
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The images from this unit do not 
appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.
Make sure the recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.
Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.
The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [g] and [q/x1.3] 
on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.
The TV isn’t compatible with RGB signals.
Set “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu to “Video (with component)” or “S Video 
(with component)”.
The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc 
now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [g] and [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the 
main unit for 5 or more seconds.
The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.
When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with 
this unit’s TV system.
Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI 
cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
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Picture does not appear during 
timer recording.
Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. To confirm 
the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture 
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.
Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set 
“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in the Setup menu to “16:9”.
Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your 
television’s operating instructions.
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The recorded title is stretched 
vertically.
16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.
-R
 
-R DL
 
-RW(V)
 If you recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or 
longer)” recording mode
If you recorded to a +R, +R DL or +RW
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating instructions.
There is a lot of after-images when 
playing video.
Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
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When playing DVD-Video using 
progressive output, one part of the picture 
momentarily appears to be doubled up.
Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the 
editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you 
use interlaced output.
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There is no apparent change in picture 
quality when making adjustments in the 
Picture menu using the on-screen display.
The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video. 
Cannot see the beginning of the 
title played.
(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.
The picture is distorted during 
play, or video will not play correctly.
You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or 
unfavourable weather conditions.
The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between 
recorded titles in the following situations:
between titles recorded with different recording modes.
between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.
between scenes recorded with different resolutions.
between playlist chapters.
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