Panasonic DMR-ES15 manual Troubleshooting guide, Ram

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Troubleshooting guide

Operation

 

 

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Cannot operate the

• Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.

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television.

• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the

 

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The remote control doesn’t

code on the remote control.

 

 

work.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same

 

 

time for more than 2 seconds.

 

 

 

 

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• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

 

• You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

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operation.

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• Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

 

• Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

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exposure.

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• It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.

 

• It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.

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• The child lock function is activated.

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The unit is on but cannot

• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

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be operated.

• The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.

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

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Reset the unit as follows:

 

1Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [8] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

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

2Press [8] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

Cannot eject disc.

• The unit is recording.

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• The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main unit

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at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

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• If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock

 

 

 

 

 

function.

 

Cannot tune channels.

• Check the connections.

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Startup is slow.

• Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

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Even if “Quick Start” is set to “On”, startup is slow if the clock is not set, there was a power failure

 

 

 

 

 

 

or the AC plug has just been connected.

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• Twenty to 30 seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs other

 

 

 

 

 

than DVD-RAM.

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• Startup takes time for a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.

Takes time to read DVD-

• It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been used

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RAM.

for a long time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording, timer recording and copying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot record.

• You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit

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can record onto.

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• The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.

RAM

-RW(V)

+R

 

+R DL

+RW

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD

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Management.

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• Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)

 

 

 

 

 

• You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached its

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limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.

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• You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-RW (VR format) discs.

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• Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW, you

 

 

 

 

 

may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on

 

 

 

 

 

 

and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

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• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW recorded on this unit may

 

 

 

 

 

not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

 

Cannot record from

• Check that the connection is correct.

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external equipment.

• Select the input channel (“AV2”, “AV3”, “AV4” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.

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Timer recording does not

• The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the programme.

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work properly.

• The unit or the timer programme is not on timer recording standby. (“z” on the unit’s display or the

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timer icon in the timer recording list is not on.)

 

G-CODE

 

programming does

Put the unit and the timer programme on timer recording standby.

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not work properly.

• Set the clock.

 

 

Only for Australia and N.Z.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer recording does not

• When this unit is on, press [g]. A dialog appears, so press [w,q] to select “Stop Recording” and

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stop even when [g] is

press [ENTER].

 

pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The timer programme

• The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.

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remains even after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A part or whole of a

• If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC mains socket while

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recorded title has been

recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have to format

 

lost.

the disc (

 

 

 

 

 

) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost

 

RAM

-RW(V)

+RW

 

 

 

 

 

 

programmes or discs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The DV automatic

• If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

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recording function does

equipment settings.

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not work.

• You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.

 

 

 

 

 

• Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment are

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not successive.

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• Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.

 

 

 

 

 

• You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.

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Contents For Australia and N.Z ExamplePlease keep this manual for future reference How to replace the fuse For Middle East and South AfricaBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents Included accessoriesDisc information Discs you can use for recording and play+R DL BeforePlay-only discs Discs that cannot be playedTypes of disc for the type of connected TV InformationRemote control information Disc handlingUnit care Remote control Control reference guideMain unit 9 blConnecting a television ConnectionMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Other connections ÔConnecting a television and VCR ConnectionConnecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionChannel reception and TV aspect settings Set up to match your television and remote control When the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Set up to match your television and remote controlTelevision operation While pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttonsImportant notes for recording Both main and secondary audio can be recordedAspect Widescreen Recorded in 43 aspect Cprm compatible disc onlyWhen finalizing the disc When opening the tray without disc finalizationRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes Press 1 2 CH to select the channelPress * REC to start recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch Recording Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Timer recording Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Ô Press G-CodeManually programming timer recordings Timer recordingTimer icon Press PROG/CHECKTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Timer recordingPress g Press w,q to select Stop Recording and press EnterTo exit the timer recording list Check, change or delete a programmeTo change a programme To delete a programmePlaying discs Insert a disc Ô Press q PlayChanging audio during play Press AudioOperations during play Playing discsUsing menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Selecting file type to playPress Functions Press e,r to select Menu and press EnterTo select other folder group Useful functions during still picture playRegarding DivX VOD content Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFFRegarding MP3, DivX and still PicturesUsing on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Press e, r to select the menuUsing on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message Functions windowPress e,r to select an item and press Enter Status messageUsing Delete Navigator to delete titles Deleting titlesDeleting titles during play Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersTitle operations DeleteProperties Enter NameCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsEditing and playing playlists/chapters Press e,r to select To OthersPress e,r to select Playlists Press e,r,w,q to select the playlistCopying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Start play on the other equipmentEntering text Show Enter Name screenPress e,r,w,q to select a character Press g SetDVD Management Enabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalize Creating Top Menu Create Top MenuClose First Layer Changing the unit’s settings To cancel the Child LockChild Lock Tabs Menus OptionsSummary of settings Child Lock/Changing the unit’s settingsChanging the unit’s settings DTS MpegChanging the unit’s settings Resetting channel setting To change detailed station settingsPress e,r to select Manual Press e,r to select Auto-Setup Restart and press Enter To change the setting all at once PAL ↔ NtscResetting channel setting/TV System Automatic settingSafety precautions Set the clock manually Set the clock manually/Safety precautions/Messages Messages On the television On the unit’s displayFrequently asked questions Set upPCM Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide RAMTroubleshooting guide Glossary RGBSpecifications Glossary/SpecificationsIf you see this symbol Index
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