Panasonic DMREZ28 Operating Guide

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Recording Issues
Recording / Timer recording / External input (Continued)
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Timer recording does not work 
properly.
The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap.
Correct the programme.
The programme is not in timer recording standby. (“z” in the timer recording 
list is not on.)
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
2 Press [e, r] to select the programme and press the “Red” button.
The clock is not correct. Set the clock.
The programme information in the TV Guide system may not be correct. It is 
recommended to modify the start and end times to allow a margin of a few 
minutes.
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Timer recording does not stop 
even when [g STOP] is pressed.
When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT 
LINK]. (“EXT-L” on the unit’s display disappears.)
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The timer programme remains 
even after recording finishes.
The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.
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Part or all of a recorded title has 
been lost.
If the power shuts down or the AC mains lead is disconnected from the 
household mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the 
disc may become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost 
titles or discs. You will have to format the disc (
RAM
 
-RW(V)
 
+RW
) or use a new 
disc.
Stripe-shaped black noise is 
recorded.
An external playback device is interfering with the TV because the device is 
too close to the TV. Move the device away from the TV.
The programme name and the 
recorded title do not match.
There was a programme change after timer recording was set but the 
recorded title still has the old programme name.
An unusually loud sound is coming 
from the rotating DVD-R, etc.
When recording to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, 
+R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal, 
however, this is not a problem.
Cannot record video or sound from 
the external device.
The external device is not correctly connected.
The proper external input channel (AV2, AV3 or DV) is not selected. Press 
[INPUT SELECT] to change.
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The DV auto recording function 
does not work.
If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the 
connections and the DV equipment settings.
You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on 
the television.
Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in 
the DV equipment are not successive.
Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate 
properly.
You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.
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Editing Issues
DVD
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Cannot format. 
The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Disc may be defective or of poor quality.
You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.
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Cannot create chapters.
Cannot mark the start point or the 
end point during “Partial Delete” 
operation.
The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off 
or remove the disc.
The information is not written if there is an interruption in the power.
These operations are not possible with still pictures.
You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an 
end point before a start point.
Cannot delete chapters.
RAM
 When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make 
the chapter longer.
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The available recording time 
doesn’t increase even after 
deleting titles on the disc.
Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL does not increase even 
after deleting previous titles.
Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when you 
delete the last title. 
Cannot create a playlist.
You cannot select all the chapters in a title at once as the source of playlist 
editing if the title also includes still pictures. Select them individually.
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