88RQT9272Troubleshooting GuidePlay fails to start even when[ PLAY] is pressed.Play starts but then stopsimmediately. Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. 77 The disc is dirty, scratched or marked.. 77 You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit. 16, 17,19 You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment usedfor recording.− You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that wasrecorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to thisunit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.− When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not bepossible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this caseuse EP (6Hours) mode.68 You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording. − If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchasedit. (DivX)37 Make sure that the TV is turned on. If the menu or messages aredisplayed, follow the on-screen instructions.−Audio and video momentarilypause. This occurs between playlist chapters. − This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalisedDVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RWthat have been copied using the high speed mode.− This occurs as scenes change during Quick View (Play 1.3). − [-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unitautomatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same wayas a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cutout when the unit is switching layers.16DVD-Video is not played. Ensure the DVD-Video region number for the disc is correct, and the discis not defective. You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.Cover68Alternative soundtrack and subtitlescannot be selected. The languages are not recorded on the disc. − You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change thesoundtrack and subtitles on some discs. Use the disc’s menus to makechanges.21No subtitles. Subtitles are not recorded on the disc. − Turn the subtitles on and select “Text” or the subtitle number. 62Angle cannot be changed. This function depends on software availability. Angles can only bechanged during scenes where different angles are recorded.−You have forgotten your ratingspassword. With the tray open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, thenpress and hold [ REC] and [/1.3] on the main unit simultaneously forabout 5 or more seconds.−Quick View (Play 1.3) does notwork. This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital. − This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode. −The resume play functiondoes not work. Memorized positions are cancelled when– press [] several times.– open the disc tray.– [CD] [VCD] [USB] turn off the unit.– a recording or timer recording was executed.−The Video CD picture does notdisplay properly. When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in theSetup menu.71 When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot bedisplayed correctly during search.−Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. doesnot work. These functions do not work with finalised discs. − Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are differentfrom the title recorded on the disc.71It takes time before play starts. This is normal on DivX video. (DivX) −Playback Issues Operation Page