Panasonic DMR-EZ47VEB quick start TV Guide, Connecting the unit

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Troubleshooting Guide

General Issues		TV Guide		Page

The TV Guide System does not			 Check whether the clock is properly set.	11
receive any data.			 If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide	−
			system may not be able to receive any data.

“No Data” is displayed for some or			 Some stations are not supported by the TV Guide system.	−
all stations.			 Programme the Timer recording manually.	26

The TV Guide information is not			 There was a programme change or TV Guide information from a broadcast	−
displayed properly.			station was possibly not correctly transmitted.
			Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the TV Guide
			system provider or station provider.

The TV Guide data is not updated.			 The unit must be in standby mode in order to update the data. If the unit	−
			is in EXT LINK mode (“EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display), then the data
			update may also not work.
			 Make sure that the time is set correctly.	11
			 Check whether “Off” is set under “EPG Download in Standby” and change	64
			the setting in System Update in the Setup menu.

General Issues			DVB-T		Page

Digital broadcasts cannot be				 Check the connections.	8, 9, 66
received.				 Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet.	−
				 The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the	−
				direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong winds or vibration.
				If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.
TV reception worsens after				 This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and	−
connecting the unit.				other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from
				electronics retailers.

After DVB Auto-Setup only some or				 Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions.	−
no DVB channels are found.				 Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.	8, 9
				Use the supplied RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 2, Basic Connection.
				If you live within 5–10 km of DVB transmission towers, a combined VHF/
				UHF aerial should be adequate. Outside this area, separate VHF and UHF
				aerials provide superior reception performance.

Picture regularly breaks up on				 Check “Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are	59
some channels, “No Signal”				displayed in red or constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists
message is displayed.				consult your local TV aerial installer.	8, 9
				 Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.	8, 9
				Use the supplied RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 2, Basic Connection.	−
				 Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such	−
				as light switches, fridges, etc. may cause picture break up and/or audio
				distortion. Use a high quality quad shielded coaxial cable fly lead between
				this unit and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup. If
				problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.	−
				 When “No Signal” message is displayed, check aerial connection.	−
				 Adjust the aerial reception with “DVB Manual Tuning”.	59

Picture very infrequently breaks up				 Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lightning	−
on some or all channels.				storms or heavy rain with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to
				break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.
				 Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance,	−
				or a passing vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy” ignition system.

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Contents RQT8857-B Region number supported by this unitExample Just one cord and simple connection with Hdmi terminal FeaturesLinked timer recordings with external equipment You can easily select and play recorded programmesSales and Support Information AccessoriesHow to replace the fuse Before useTable of Contents Quick Start GuideAbout batteries Remote Control InformationUsing the remote control QuickRemote Control Location of Parts/ControlsMain Unit Unit’s Display Rear PanelCommon to DVD/VHS Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable Connecting to a Television onlyBasic Connection Pin Scart terminalTo view satellite programmes Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cableRear of satellite receiver To record satellite programmesTo turn the unit on Setting the Channels and ClockPower Save Function ,  to select On or Off then OK Tips to select Yes, then OK ,  to change the settingClock Setting ,  to select the item you want to changeTo select desired channel Watching Television,  to select the current programme, then OK To directly enter ChannelsTo select the VHS drive Stopping Play Pausing PlayPlayback Insert a cassette. ¼Recording Television Programmes To select the recording modePausing Recording To start recording,  ,  to select the future programme, then OK Timer RecordingTo cancel a timer recording programming To check programmes ¼− or − Copying TitlesSeconds To copy without ﬁ nalisingWhen you start copying from the selected title Copying Titles DVD ¼VHS,  to select Delete, then Deleting TitlesTo select the DVD drive   to select Delete, then OKImportant Notes for Recording Broadcast in multi-channel soundDisc must be ﬁnalised after recording or copying ¼ Advanced Recording DVD Recording Modes and DurationsVHS Recording Modes and Durations Nalising Repeatedly until the desired time is reachedTo start ﬁ nalising. or To select the DVD or VHSThen OK ,  to select To Others thenFlexible Rec , , ,  to select Start, then OKSelect to select the DVD or VHS Drive Recording from a Satellite ReceiverSatellite receiver you have connected Manual RecordingRecording from an External Device Recording from a DV Camcorder When DV Auto Rec screen does not appear to select Rec to DVD, then  to select Rec, then OK DV Auto RecTo exit the timer recording list Advanced Timer RecordingManual timer recordings Programme ¼ right, Tips,  to select the programme To cancel a timer recording in progress to select Stop Recording, then OK While the unit is onTo modify the programme , ,,to make changes, then OK  Timer Recording screen iconsTo delete Check, Change, or Delete ProgrammesTo turn the unit off Make timer programming on the TVMaking timer recordings on the television Start and end of recording is controlled by TVWhat is TV Guide? Using the TV GuideTV Guide Blue to display the list Yellow to display the listProgramme type Categories, , ,  to select the title you want to watch, then OK Advanced Disc Playback, , , to select an item, then Press and hold,  to select the time, then ,  to select the desired folder, then OK Playing Still Pictures Jpeg, , ,  to select a picture, then OK , , ,  to select FolderRotate Pictures Picture Properties ,  to select Rotate Right or Rotate LEFT, then OK,  to select Zoom in, then OK Zoom,  to select a track, then OK to play Using the Tree Screen to Find a GroupPlaying MP3s  while a track is highlighted to display the tree screenTo rewind the tape Advanced Video Cassette PlaybackTo fast-forward the tape Press and hold for about 2 secondsSimultaneously Press and hold for about 5 or more secondsPress and hold until the picture noise disappears Press and hold until the shaking stopsTo exit on-screen indicators To display on-screen indicatorsChanging Audio during Playback On-screen Display Indicators Audio changes as followsTo show the Digital Text Information MessagesStatus to show the screen information To show subtitlesStatus Keep pressing to cycle through available displays New Service MessageFunction Menu Window ,  to select a menu item, then OKPower on link When the TV is onWhen the TV is off Easy playbackSelect an item, then OK Easy control only with Viera remote controlUsing the Control PanelAccessing the Title View Entering TextTitles-Editing Title Operations Change Thumbnail Divide TitleAccessing the Chapter View Chapters-Creating, EditingChapter Operations Creating Playlists Accessing the Playlist ViewCreating, Editing and Playing Playlists Editing Playlists/ChaptersPress Exit EditChapter View You can go back to the Playlist ViewCopying Titles Advanced  Register titles and playlists for copy On the nextCancel all registered copying setting and lists Edit the copying listCopying list icons and functions DVD-V  VHS  Press ,  to select Start Copying, then press OKMenu Setting Setting On-Screen DisplayAccessing the On-Screen Display Disc MenuPlay Menu Sound Menu Picture MenuOther Menu Accessing the Management Menus DVD ManagementFinalising Message appears when finalising is finishedThe first layer cannot be closed when there is no Create Top MenuAccessing the Setup Menu Setup MenuChannel Settings TuningDVB Manual Tuning Auto-Setup RestartAdd New DVB Services Signal ConditionDisc Playback/Recording SettingsPicture Settings PictureSound Settings SoundDisplay and Connection Settings DisplayConnection TV System Hdmi Settings1AV2 Settings Hdmi Video Format2VHS and System Settings OthersOther Settings Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TVChild Lock DVD/VHS common out Additional ConnectionsDVD output and DVD/VHS output DVD priority outRed White Yellow Using an Audio/Video CableUsing Component Video Cables  If you have a regular television CRT cathode ray tubeRear of Ampliﬁer or System Component Using an Audio Cable for Better SoundUsing an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound Red WhiteConnecting to a TV Connecting to a TV and a ReceiverRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function Disc Handling Usable Discs for Recording and Playback Can do, Cannot do Types of disc for the type of connected TV Play-only DiscsDiscs that Cannot be Played 1 PAL60Inserting Discs Disc CareMP3s and Still Pictures Jpeg MP3 File InformationStill Picture JPEG2 Information Inserting a Video Cassette Video Cassette HandlingTo eject Video Cassette InformationTo reset the unit’s settings Troubleshooting GuideTo Reset This Unit To reset the ratings level settingsFollowing does not indicate a problem with the unit General IssuesPower Display is dim  Change FL Display in the Setup menuOperation Connecting the unit TV GuideViera Link DVB-TPlayback Issues PictureSound TV. Using , return to the beginning of the title CoverVHS Sound  Check the Sqpb settingVHS Picture VHS PlayRecording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External inputVHS Recording Editing Issues Language code listFrequently Asked Questions SetupDiscs Recording TV GuideMessages Stands for a number Code on the remote control The unit is performing a software update On the Unit’s DisplayOn the TV HoldCleaning the video heads To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry clothUnit Care Glossary Safety Precautions Speciﬁcations UHFThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates For business users in the European UnionIndex RQT8857-B