Panasonic DMR-ES30V warranty DVD Picture, DVD Sound, DVD Play, Reference, ∫ Dvd, Page

Reference	DVD	VHS
∫ DVD
DVD Picture			Page
Status messages do not appear.	≥Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the SETUP menu.		45
The blue background does not	≥Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu.		45
appear.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture	≥Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, set “Progressive” in		41
expands left and right.	the Video menu to “Off”.
Screen size is wrong.	≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video”, or “4:3 TV Settings for		45
	DVD-RAM” in the SETUP menu.
There is a lot of after-image	≥Set “MPEG-DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.		41
when playing video.
When playing DVD-Video using	≥Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or		41
progressive output, one part of	material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
the picture momentarily appears
to be doubled up.
There is no apparent change in	≥The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.		–
picture quality when adjusted
with the Video menu in the on-
screen menus.
DVD Sound			Page
No sound.	≥Check the connections and “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the		13–15,
Low volume.	amplifier if you have connected one.		44
Distorted sound.	≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.		23, 25
Cannot hear the desired audio	≥Set “V.S.S.” in the Audio menu to “Off” in the following cases.		41
type.	- When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
	- When playing MTS broadcast titles.
	≥The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.MIX” does not appear in		–
	the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will
	be output. Refer to the disc’s jacket. [DVD-A]
Cannot switch audio.	≥You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a +R is		–
	in the disc tray.
	≥You cannot change the audio type when playing a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or		44
	a +R. (You can select “Main” or “Secondary Audio Program (SAP)” in “Select MTS” in the
	SETUP menu before recording.)
	≥You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio		15, 44
	cables (analog connection).
	≥There are discs whose audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.		–
DVD Play			Page
Play fails to start even when	≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.		8
[1, PLAY] is pressed.	≥The disc is dirty.		8
Play starts but then stops	≥You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.		6, 7
immediately.	≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.		–
	≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players		43
	that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.
Audio and video momentarily	≥This occurs between playlist chapters.		–
pause.	≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.		21
DVD-Video is not played.	≥Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.		43
Alternative sound track and	≥Multiple languages are not recorded on the disc.		–
subtitles cannot be selected.	≥You may have to use the disc’s own menus to select languages.		21
No subtitles.	≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.		–
	≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.		–
	≥Set “Subtitle” in the Disc menu to “On”.		40
Angle cannot be changed.	≥This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes		–
	where different angles are recorded.
You have forgotten your ratings	≥With the tray open, keep pressing [¥, REC] and [1/k1.3] on DVD side of the main unit		–
password.	simultaneously for about 5 or more seconds.
Quick View does not work.	≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.		–
	≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.		–
The resume play function does	≥This function only works when “PB” is flashing in the unit’s display.		21
not work.	≥Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened. The		–
	memorized position on the playlist is also canceled when the playlist and title are edited.

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