Panasonic DMR-EX79 quick start Play, Edit

Play

Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed.

Play starts but then stops immediately.

¾Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. (> 13)

¾The disc is dirty. (> 13)

¾You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit. (> 10–11)

¾You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for recording.

¾You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.

¾When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP ( 8Hours )” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use “EP ( 6Hours )” mode. (> 61)

¾You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

¾If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX) (> 31)

¾Make sure that the TV is turned on. If the menu or messages are displayed, follow the on-screen instructions.

Audio and video momentarily pause.

¾This occurs between playlist chapters.

¾This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high speed mode.

¾This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.

¾[-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers. (> 10)

DVD-Video is not played.

¾You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting. (> 61)

¾Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not defective. (> Cover)

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

¾The languages are not recorded on the disc.

¾You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes. (> 15)

No subtitles.

¾Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

¾Turn the subtitles on and select “Text” or the subtitle number. (> 54)

Angle cannot be changed.

¾Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.

You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to cancel the ratings level.

¾The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).

Quick View does not work.

¾This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

¾This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.

The resume play function does not work.

¾Memorized positions are cancelled when

–press [∫] several times.

–open the disc tray.

–[CD] [VCD] [USB] turn off the unit.

–if a recording or timer recording was executed.

The Video CD picture does not display properly.

¾When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu. (> 63)

¾When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during search.

Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. does not work.

¾These functions do not work with finalised discs.

¾Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title recorded on the disc. (> 63)

It takes time before play starts.

¾This is normal on DivX video. (DivX)

Picture stops.

¾Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)

Cannot see the beginning of the title played.

¾(If connecting to a TV that supports VIERA Link with an HDMI cable)

When [1] (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 [:], return to the beginning of the title.

Edit

Available disc space does not increase even after deleting a title.

¾Available disc space does not increase after deleting on DVD- R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL. (> 18)

¾Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW. The disc space does not increase when any other titles are deleted.

Cannot edit.

¾You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space.

Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. (> 18)

Cannot format.

¾The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. (> 13)

¾You tried formatting a disc that you may not be able to use in this unit. (> 10–11)

Cannot create chapters.

Cannot mark the start point or the end point during “Partial Delete” operation.

¾The 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 to the power before this.

¾These operations are not possible with still pictures.

¾You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a start point.

Cannot delete chapters.

¾ When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine	Reference
Chapters” to make the chapter longer. (> 39)
Cannot create a playlist.

¾You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select them individually.

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