Panasonic DMR-EZ47VEB quick start Playback Issues, Picture

Troubleshooting Guide

Playback Issues	Picture		Page
The images from this unit do not		 Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.	8, 9, 66,
appear on the TV.			67, 69
Picture is distorted.		 Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.	−
		 The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals.	−
		Press and hold [] and [] 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	63
		now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [] 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.
Picture does not appear during		 Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. To	−
timer recording.		confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture		 Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function,	55
expands left and right.		set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
Screen size is wrong.		 If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in the Setup	63
		menu to “16:9”.
		 Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.	62
		It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your
		television’s operating instructions.
The recorded title is stretched		 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.
vertically.		– [-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		 Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.	55
playing video.
When playing DVD-Video using		 Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused	55
progressive output, one part of the		by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be
picture momentarily appears to be		corrected if you use interlaced output.
doubled up.
There is no apparent change		 The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.	−
in picture quality when making
adjustments in the Picture menu
using the on-screen display.
Cannot see the beginning of the		 (If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable)	−
title played.		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,		 You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or	−
or video will not play correctly.		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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