Panasonic DMREZ27EB Operating Guide

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Playback Issues
Picture
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The images from the unit do not 
appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.
Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.
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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 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.
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Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with 
HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
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”.
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If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in the Setup menu to “16:9”.
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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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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], return to the beginning of the title.
Playback Issues
Sound
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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.
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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
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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.
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Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this 
unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
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