Panasonic E50 manual Troubleshooting guide, Power, Picture, Sound, Displays

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below 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.

Power

No power.

Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains socket.

 

 

The unit is on but cannot be

The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display).

operated.

Wait for “U14” to disappear.

 

One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

 

Reset the unit as follows:

 

(1)

Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] for about 10 seconds. The unit is

 

 

forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

 

(2)

Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

 

 

The unit switches to standby

One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

automatically.

Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

 

 

 

Picture

No picture.

Television reception worsens after connecting the unit.

Screen size is wrong.

The picture flickers.

On-screen messages do not appear.

The grey background does not appear.

Make sure the television’s input setting (e.g., AV1) is correct. (pages 12 - 14)

This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers.

Consult your dealer if reception does not improve.

Check the settings on your television.

Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “Norm (4:3)TV Settings (DVD-Video)” or “Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-RAM)” in the Connection menu. (pages 19 and 61)

Adjust the television’s vertical hold. Read the television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “Automatic” for “On-Screen Messages”. (page 61) Press [STATUS] (28) to show the on-screen messages constantly.

Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “On” for “Grey Background”. (page 61)

Sound

No sound.

Low volume.

Distorted sound.

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

Cannot switch audio during stereo or NICAM broadcasts.

Check the connections. (pages 12 - 14)

Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. (pages 54, 55 and 62) Turn V.S.S. OFF if it causes distortion. (page 52)

Press [AUDIO] (31) on the remote control to select the desired audio type. (page 23) [DVD-R]

Go to Sound in the SETUP menus and choose the correct setting with “Bilingual Audio Selection”. (page 60)

You have used digital connection. Connect to other equipment using audio cables (analog connection). (pages 14 and 55)

You cannot change the audio type when using DVD-R.

Displays

The display is dim.

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

“NO READ” appears on the unit’s display after using a lens cleaner.

Go to Display in the SETUP menus and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”. (page 61)

The clock is not set.

Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and set the clock with “Clock”. (page 64)

Take the cleaner out of the unit.

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Contents DVD Video Recorder Contents @ N Main unit Remote controlControl reference guide Entering titlesUnit’s display Control reference guideDisposal of old equipment For your safetyDisplays Inside of unitCheck that you have the accessories shown Checking the AccessoriesHow to replace the Fuse Dear CustomerBatteries Remote controlRemote control signal sensor Switch DVD, TV 15 to DVD UseRemote control Television operationDiscs you can use for recording and play DiscsDiscs you can use Play-only discsTypes of disc for the type of connected Discs that cannot be playedAudio format logos DiscsHint Connections with Scart leadsFollow the step-by-step guide below ReferenceConnections without Scart leads Connect the RF Output socket to the TV aerial socketConnections with S-Video cable Signals from the Sky Digital STB Recording RGB SignalsStandby to ensure continuous output of RGB signals Auto Setup with Q Link Functions To Set Up this DVD Recorder with a brand-new Q Link TVAuto Setup with Q Link Functions Auto Setup without Q Link FunctionsTo Set Up this DVD Recorder with an existing Q Link TV To restart Auto SetupRemoving Interference Auto Setup without Q Link FunctionsVideo Plus+ Codes for Satellite Receivers/Cable TV Use 3, 4 10 to select the TV aspect and press Enter ≥43 factory setting ≥169Selecting TV screen type To return to the previous screenErasing a programme that is being played When a menu screen appears on the televisionPlaying discs Fast forward and rewind-SEARCH Starting play from where you stopped it Resume FunctionQuick View Play t1.3 Slow-motion playSelecting an amount of time to skip Time Slip SkippingManual Skip When using DVD-R Changing audioMarking positions directly Using Display menus to mark positionsMarking places to play again Marker Using menus to play MP3 discs Using the tree screen to find a groupRecording television programmes Stop recording Recording television programmesEXT Link To perform Direct TV RecordingTo stop play and recording Playing while you are recordingSimultaneous recording and play Press Direct NavigatorChecking the recording during recording Time Slip Using the Functions windowUsing the Functions window Watching the television while recordingUsing the Functions window Functions window iconsPress Video Plus+ 2 button Timer recordingUsing Video Plus+ number to make timer recording Press the numeric buttons 4 to enter the Video Plus+ numberIf - appears under Name after entering a Video Plus+ number Timer recordingTo change the programme Use 3, 4 10 to make the on indication appearTo put the unit on recording standby To change the timer recording programmeManual programming To put the unit on recording standby Press , Timer Starting and canceling programmesTo clear a timer recording programme To check programmesTo select the TV system PAL/NTSC When connected to the other equipmentRecording from a video cassette player Use 3, 4 10 to select the TV system and press EnterAbout Disc Information Entering titlesEnter Title Disc Information Disc ProtectionReleasing disc protection Erase all programmes FormatTo stop finalizing Finalize Creating DVD-VideoUse 3, 4 10 to select Finalize and press Enter To clear the programme list Using the Direct NavigatorSelecting programmes to play About the programme listEntering and editing programme titles Checking programme contentsErasing programmes Padlock mark appears Protecting programmesReleasing programme protection Padlock mark disappearsTo erase another part of the same programme Erasing parts of a programmeDividing programmes To change the point to divideAbout the Play List Scene screen Using Play List to edit programmesDisplaying Play List To specify another scene Using Play List to edit programmesCreating Play List Select Next after and press ENTER10, then repeat steps 3To erase a Play List or a Play List Scene during play Playing Play ListPlaying Scenes Adding Scenes to a Play List Moving a SceneTo re-edit a Play List Scene Erasing a Scene from a Play ListErasing a Play List Checking Play LIST’s contentsCopying Play List Titling Play ListDisc menu Using Display menusCommon procedures Picture menu Using Display menusPlay menu Sound menuIf the Video CD has playback control Repeat playUse 3, 4 Enjoying more powerful sound Connecting external equipmentsTo cancel the Child Lock Child LockConnecting external equipments Connecting a digital amplifier or system component aConnecting an analog amplifier or system component B To enjoy Dolby Pro LogicConnecting a Decoder Connecting a satellite receiver or digital receiverRear panel of this unit Connecting a video cassette recorderYellow Video White L Red R Press Functions Changing the unit’s settings≥Switch DVD, TV 15 to DVD Settings Summary of settingsTuning Changing the unit’s settingsPicture SoundDisplay ConnectionEntering a password Ratings Digital output≥The Setup screen appears Remote SettingUse 3, 4 10 to select the Settings tab and press 2 or 1 ≥Use 1, the factory set code, under normal circumstancesChanging the unit’s settings Auto Clock Setting Clock SettingsManual Clock Setting Handling the Tuning BOX screen Channel SettingsSelecting the manual tuning Auto-Setup Restart, Download Hold down 7 on the main unit for more than 5 seconds Changing the Owner IDShipping Condition Use 2, 1 10 to select Yes and press EnterDisplay examples Status displaysChanging the information displayed Press Status 28 to change the information displayedDisc handling Maintenance and HandlingMaintenance Glossary Title/Chapter DVD-Video GlossaryLink TrackU14 Service Unit status Solutions NumberSelf-diagnosis U99Error displays Error messages Causes and solutionsPicture Troubleshooting guidePower SoundRemote control doesn’t work Cannot operate the television Troubleshooting guideRemote control PlayRecording and timer recording Specifications Disc 10, 20, 26 Index16, 17 Dolby Digital 11, 54, 62
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