Panasonic DMR-ES15 manual Troubleshooting guide

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Play

 

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Play fails to start even

• Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

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when [q] (PLAY) is

• The disc is dirty.

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pressed.

• You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit.

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Play starts but then stops

• You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.

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immediately.

• When recording to DVD-RAM using EP ( 8Hours ) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players

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that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP ( 6Hours ) mode.

 

 

• You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

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• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it.

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Audio and video

• This occurs between playlist chapters.

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momentarily pause.

• This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.

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DVD-Video is not played.

• You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.

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Alternative soundtrack and

• The languages are not recorded on the disc.

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subtitles cannot be

• You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

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selected.

 

 

 

 

 

No subtitles.

• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

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• Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.

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Angle cannot be changed.

• Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.

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You have forgotten your

• While the disc tray is open, press and hold [* REC] and [q x1.3] on the main unit at the same time

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ratings password.

for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display). The ratings level returns to “8”.

 

Quick View does not work.

• This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

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• This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.

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The resume play function

• Memorized positions are cancelled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened. The

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does not work.

memorized position on the playlist is also cancelled when the playlist and title are edited.

 

The Video CD picture does

• When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu.

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not display properly.

• When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during

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search.

 

 

 

 

Time Slip does not work.

• Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title recorded

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on the disc.

 

When playing PAL disc,

• Set “Transfer” in Picture menu to “Auto”.

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picture distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

When playing DivX disc,

• Change “Source Select” in Disc menu.

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picture distorted.

 

 

It takes time before play

• This is normal on DivX video.

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starts.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture stops.

• Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB.

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Edit

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot format.

• The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

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• You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.

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Cannot create chapters.

• The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. The

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information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

 

Cannot mark the start point

• These operations are not possible with still pictures.

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or the end point during

• You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a start

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“Partial Delete” operation.

point.

 

 

 

 

Cannot delete chapters.

• When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.

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The available recording

• Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase even after

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space doesn’t increase

deleting previously recorded titles.

 

even after deleting

• Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the last

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recordings on the disc.

recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.

 

 

 

 

Cannot create a playlist.

• You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

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them individually.

 

To reset this unit

 

 

Troubleshooting guide

To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset.

To reset the ratings level settings.

To restore the unit if it freezes due to one of the safety devices being activated.

•Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

•Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the programmed

channels, time settings, country settings , disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.

Only for Australia and N.Z.

•Press and hold [2 CH] and [CH 1] on the main unit until the Country setting screen or the Auto- Setup screen appears. All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

•While the disc tray is open, press and hold [* REC] and [q x1.3] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

•Press and hold [8] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)

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Contents Example For Australia and N.ZPlease keep this manual for future reference For Middle East and South Africa How to replace the fuseBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesIncluded accessories Table of contentsDiscs you can use for recording and play Disc information+R DL BeforeDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discsTypes of disc for the type of connected TV InformationDisc handling Remote control informationUnit care Control reference guide Remote controlMain unit 9 blConnection Connecting a televisionMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Other connections ÔConnection Connecting a television and VCRConnecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalOther connections ConnectionChannel reception and TV aspect settings Set up to match your television and remote control Set up to match your television and remote control When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayTelevision operation While pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttonsBoth main and secondary audio can be recorded Important notes for recordingAspect Widescreen Recorded in 43 aspect Cprm compatible disc onlyWhen opening the tray without disc finalization When finalizing the discRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Recording television programmesPress * REC to start recording Flexible Recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingPlaying while you are recording Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Timer recordingTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Ô Press G-CodeTimer recording Manually programming timer recordingsTimer icon Press PROG/CHECKTimer recording To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress g Press w,q to select Stop Recording and press EnterCheck, change or delete a programme To exit the timer recording listTo change a programme To delete a programmeInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Playing discsChanging audio during play Press AudioPlaying discs Operations during playSelecting file type to play Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPress Functions Press e,r to select Menu and press EnterUseful functions during still picture play To select other folder groupUsing menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Regarding DivX VOD contentRegarding MP3, DivX and still PicturesUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messagePress Display Press e, r to select the menuFunctions window Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messagePress e,r to select an item and press Enter Status messageDeleting titles Using Delete Navigator to delete titlesDeleting titles during play Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersDelete Title operationsProperties Enter NameCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress e,r to select To Others Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPress e,r to select Playlists Press e,r,w,q to select the playlistDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording Start play on the other equipmentShow Enter Name screen Entering textPress e,r,w,q to select a character Press g SetDVD Management Creating Top Menu Create Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalizeClose First Layer To cancel the Child Lock Changing the unit’s settingsChild Lock Tabs Menus OptionsChild Lock/Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settingsDTS Mpeg Changing the unit’s settingsChanging the unit’s settings To change detailed station settings Resetting channel settingPress e,r to select Manual To change the setting all at once PAL ↔ Ntsc Press e,r to select Auto-Setup Restart and press EnterResetting channel setting/TV System Automatic settingSet the clock manually Safety precautionsMessages Set the clock manually/Safety precautions/MessagesOn the television On the unit’s display Set up Frequently asked questions PCM Troubleshooting guide RAM Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide RGB GlossaryGlossary/Specifications SpecificationsIndex If you see this symbol
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