Panasonic DMR-E85H manual Troubleshooting guide, ≥Set the clock Display

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

 

 

 

 

≥Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may

≥Image disturbance during search.

 

 

 

become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R.

≥A sound is heard when the HDD goes into the SLEEP mode, or

 

 

≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

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No power.

≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active AC mains socket.

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The unit switches to the

≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.

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standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display is dim.

≥Change “FL Display” in the SETUP menu.

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“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s

≥Set the clock.

 

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display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The time recorded on the disc

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.

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and the available time shown

≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R

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do not add up.

200 times or more.

 

 

 

 

The play time shown for MP3

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

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does not agree with the actual

≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.

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time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compared to the actual

≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames

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recorded time, the remaining

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time

 

 

 

time displayed is less.

displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as

 

 

 

(Only when recording in NTSC)

approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV screen and video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Television reception worsens

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other

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after connecting the unit.

equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status messages do not

≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the SETUP menu.

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appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The grey background does not

≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the SETUP menu.

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Reference

appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture does not appear

≥Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer

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during timer recording.

recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set

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expands left and right.

“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “OFF”.

 

 

 

Screen size is wrong.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the SETUP menu.

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There is a lot of after-image

≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “OFF”.

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when playing video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When playing DVD-Video

≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “OFF”. This problem is caused by the editing

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using progressive output, one

method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

 

 

 

part of the picture

 

 

 

 

 

momentarily appears to be

 

 

 

 

 

doubled up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no apparent change

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

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in picture quality when

 

 

 

 

 

adjusted with the Picture

 

 

 

 

 

menu in the on-screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The images from this unit do

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT

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not appear on the television.

terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

 

 

 

Picture is distorted.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.

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≥The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP]

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on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instructions carefully Performance and safety, please read theseBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this ExampleThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Getting startedUseful features Table of contentsUse AccessoriesPlease check and identify the supplied accessories Getting BatteriesUnit’s display Remote controlControl reference guide Main unitEmpty When the unit is not to be used for a long timeDo not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray isVideo OUT terminal Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart TerminalConnecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal Component video outputOptical digital audio cable Connecting an amplifier or system componentConnection Amplifier’s rear panelPress 3, 4 to select the country and press Enter Auto-SetupPress 3, 4 to change the setting Press Enter when you have finished the settingsTo enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Setup and press EnterSelecting television type and aspect Press FunctionsTelevision operation When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayPoint the remote control at the television To change the code on the remote controlDiscs that cannot be played HDD and Disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmGetting HDD Hard disk drive handling carePress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress W X CH to select the channel Press Time Slip Recording modes and approximate recording timesPlaying while you are recording Press 1 PlayPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Press REC Mode to select Recording mode XP, SP, LP or EPFlexible Recording Recording from an external equipmentPress G-Code Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press F TimerPress 1 to move through the items Manually programming timer recordingsPress 3, 4 to select New Timer Press PROG/CHECKTo change a programme To exit the timer recording listTo put the unit on timer recording standby Check, change or delete a programmePlaying Playing discsPress 1 Play BackManual Skip Operations during playSkipping the specified Time Time SlipPress Erase Press 2, 1 to select Erase and press Enter Editing operations during playChanging audio Press AudioPress TOP Menu Using menus to play MP3Using the tree screen to find a group Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a groupPress Display Using on-screen menus and Status messagesDisc menu-Setting the disc content On-screen menusPicture menu-Change the picture quality Status messagesPress Status Play menu-Change the play sequencePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the titleChapter operations Cancel Protection §Title operations Creating play lists Press 3 to cancelCreating, editing and playing play lists Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Play List and press EnterChapter Editing and playing play lists/chaptersPlay list operations MoveCharacter and press Enter Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select aTransfer Dubbing Transferring dubbing titles or play listsDubbing One Touch Transfer dubbingPress Dubbing Press Enter to confirmDubbing Press 3, 4 to select Start Dubbing and press EnterTransferring dubbing a finalized DVD-R To edit the transferring dubbing listPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Functions windowPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item and press Enter Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Disc Management and press EnterFormat Disc Disc NameTop Menu Disc ProtectionFunctions Changing the unit’s settingsCommon procedures Summary of settingsPicture Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsConvenient functions Bilingual Audio Selection Audio Mode for XP RecordingPlay k1.3 & Audio during Search Dynamic Range Compression DVD-VDolby Digital onlyAV2 Input ProgressiveTV System AV1 OutputTo select a TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter Press 3, 4, 2Press 2, 1 to select the country and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press EnterTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press EnterClock starts Clock settingsTo cancel the Child Lock Child LockReference SpecificationsGlossary Recording Frequently asked questionsSet upPage CoverOn the unit’s display Error messagesOn the television ≥Set the clock Display Troubleshooting guide≥Select On in Grey Background in the Setup menu Troubleshooting guide Ratings password Even when is pressedDVD-R disc using the high Speed mode When transferring dubbingErase operation Safety precautions MaintenanceIndex
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