Panasonic DMREX769EB Operating Guide

80

RQT9307

Page

Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect 
are stretched vertically.

 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR 

(recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording mode.

−

– If you recorded or copied 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-image when 
playing video.

 Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

57

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.

57

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 [] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit’s remote control, but you may not 
be able to see the beginning of the title played until the picture is displayed 
on the TV. Using [], 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.

−

 Make sure the connections are pushed in firmly.

10−12, 

68−70

 Try connecting an alternative cable.

−

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.

10−12, 

63, 

68−70

 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.

−

 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.

65

 Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this 

unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

−

 Make sure the connections are pushed in firmly.

10−12, 

68−70

 Try connecting an alternative cable.

−

Cannot switch audio. 

 You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.

– When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL 

or +RW disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.

−

– When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is 

set to “LPCM”.

63

 When recording a digital broadcast with multiple audio channels, this unit 

will record only the audio channel selected in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-
screen display. The audio channel cannot be switched during playback.

57

 You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or 

connect using audio cables (analogue connection).

63, 70

 There are discs whose audio cannot be changed due to how the disc was 

created.

−

Page

DMR-EX769EB.indb   80

DMR-EX769EB.indb   80

2009/01/26   17:06:25

2009/01/26   17:06:25