Panasonic DMR-EH60 warranty Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

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RQT8307

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Recording/Scheduled recording/Transferring (dubbing)

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Cannot record.

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

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unit can record onto.

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≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›]

 

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

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MANAGEMENT.

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≥Some programs 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

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its limit. Erase unwanted titles or use a new disc.

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

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Video Recording format) discs.

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≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, 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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≥A DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R recorded on this unit may not be recordable

 

on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.

 

Cannot record from external

≥Check that the connection is correct.

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equipment.

≥Select the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2”, “IN3” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected .

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Scheduled recording does not

≥The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the

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work properly.

program.

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≥The scheduled program may be deleted if there is an interruption to the power.

VCR Plusr system does not

≥VCR Plusr system works only after this unit downloads the television program list.

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work properly.

 

 

Scheduled recording does not

≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. Recording stops.

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stop even when [∫] is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

The scheduled program

≥The scheduled program remains unless set to “Once”.

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remains even after recording

 

 

finishes.

 

 

A part or whole of a recorded

≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while

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title has been lost.

recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.

 

 

You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any

 

 

guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.

 

 

 

 

The program name and the

≥There was a program change after scheduled recording was set but the recorded title still has

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recorded title do not match.

the old program name.

 

Cannot transfer (dub) to a DVD-

≥When recording to the HDD, set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” in the SETUP menu.

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R, etc. disc using the high

 

 

speed mode.

 

 

 

 

 

When transferring (dubbing), it

≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed

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takes a long time even when

recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the

 

high speed mode is selected.

disc.

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≥It takes longer than normal to transfer (dub) many titles.

 

≥You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, titles

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longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with

 

 

EP (8 hour) mode recording.

 

An unusually loud sound is

≥When recording or high speed transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

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coming from the rotating DVD-

format) and +R, the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal; however, this is not

 

R, etc.

a problem.

 

 

 

 

The DV automatic recording

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

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function does not work.

equipment settings.

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≥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

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equipment are 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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There is no picture on the television

≥Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off. Turn on

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during scheduled recording.

the power to confirm the contents of the scheduled recording.

 

 

 

 

TV Guide On ScreenTM system

 

 

Although initial setup for the

≥Leave the unit turned off for at least 24 hours.

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TV Guide On ScreenTM system

≥Initial setup was done incorrectly. (e.g, The user entered the wrong country, postal code or

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was completed hours ago,

cable TV box information.) Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data entered

 

television program list does

during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again.

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not display when [TV GUIDE] is

≥Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On ScreenTM system again.

pressed.

If you connect a cable TV box

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–the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this unit’s RF IN or IN3 terminal

 

–the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed

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–the cable TV box is turned on

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If you do not connect a cable TV box

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–the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal

 

≥The television program list was temporarily unavailable in your area (Wait another 24 hours

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or Redo setup).

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≥The television program list is not available in your area. Set the unit using “Set Channels

 

Automatically”. Note that you can only manually set scheduled recording after you set the unit

 

 

using “Set Channels Automatically”.

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≥Consult your service provider if you are using a cable TV box.

 

≥The TV Guide On ScreenTM system may not be able to receive the program list data if

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reception is poor. This may be improved by using a booster. Consult your dealer.

 

 

 

 

“Cable code -INCOMPLETE-”

≥The unit cannot find the correct IR code for the cable TV box. Consult your service provider.

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appears in the TV Guide On

 

 

ScreenTM system setup.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Warranty can be found on ExampleImportant Safety Instructions Table of contents Useful featuresHDD Hard disk drive handling care Unit care Disc and card handlingInserting/Removing the SD card Playing the disc on other DVD players Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unitSAP Remote control AccessoriesBatteries Use HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playPlay-only discs 12 cm 5z/8 cm 3z DVD Video Recording format DVD-Video formatCards useable on this unit Discs that cannot be playedType Data that can be recorded and played InstructionsRQT8307 Press the Smart Wheel lightly when turning it These operations are also possible… ≥Changing channelsPower button Power Í/I Main unitUnit’s display Opening the front panelWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connection with a television and video cassette recorderTo enjoy even higher picture quality Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG DisplaySetting the IR Blaster Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorderConnection for transferring dubbing from video tape ConnectionTo enjoy even higher picture quality Connecting an amplifier or system component If the antenna connector doesn’t matchPress Í DVD Power Following the on-screen messagesInput the operating environment for Your televisionSet contents are displayed together Leave this unit in the standby modePress Enter Selecting television type Press 3, 4 to select the item and press EnterReturn ≥Aspect 43/AspectPress Setup Press 3, 4 to select SetupPower saving function Television operationRecording television programs Before recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesAfter recording Selecting audio to record Press AudioFlexible Recording Recording for High-Speed DubbingPlaying while you are recording Scheduled recording Press the Green buttonPress TV Guide Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectEnter the settings To cancel recording when it has already begunManually programming scheduled recordings Press ScheduleScheduled recording Using VCR Plusi system to make scheduled recordingsDubbing Check, change or delete a program Press 3, 4 to select the programTo change to the selected channel Utilizing the TV Guide On ScreenTM systemRegistering a program you don’t want to miss as Favorite Setup screen Change channel display menu-CHANNELMessages screen Promotions screenPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Simple editing operations during play Changing audio during playUsing menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a groupPress TOP Menu Press 3, 4 to select the track and press EnterPlaying still pictures JPEG/TIFF Useful functions during still picture PlayUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messagePress Display Functions window Press 3, 4 to select an itemStatus messages Press StatusEditing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playingChapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterChapter operations Title operationsCombine Creating, editing and playing playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressPress 2, 1 to select the position to Creating playlistsEditing and playing playlists/chapters Press SUB MENU, then 3, 4 toSelect the operation and press Enter Playlist operationsEditing still pictures Picture and folder operationTransferring dubbing mode Transferring dubbing speed mode types and featuresTransferring dubbing titles or playlists Transferring dubbing directionSet the recording mode One Touch Transfer dubbingSet the transfer dubbing direction Transferring dubbing titles or playlistsPress 3, 4 to select Start Dubbing and press Enter ≥If you are not going to change the setting step When the top menu is displayedSet Time Limit DVD-V HDDRecording from a video cassette recorder Manual recordingStart play on the other equipment Press ¥ RECTransferring dubbing using the transferring dubbing list Transferring dubbing still picturesRegister still pictures for transfer dubbing To register individual still picturesTo select another folder Structure of folders displayed by this unitFolder and press Enter Press 2, 1 to select SD HDD or RAMCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD, disc and card management Providing a name for a discErasing all the contents of a disc or card-Format Erasing all titles and playlists-Erase All TitlesEnabling discs to be played on other equipment Press 3, 4 to select FinalizePress 2, 1 to select Yes Press 2, 1 to select StartEntering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press Enter Press SetChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsSetup Press 3, 4 to select the tab and pressVideo Changing the unit’s settings Tabs MenusScreen DTSAuto channel/clock settings Adjust Time ZonePress To select s1 or r1 CH WChannel captions Press 3, 4 to select the caption and pressPress 3, 4 to select the first character and press Press 2, 1 to return to the Channel Number columnOn the television MessagesOn the unit’s display Cover Frequently asked questionsPCM DTS TV Guide On Screen TM system Troubleshooting guide Picture quality when adjusted Low volumeCannot switch audio Remote control doesn’tTroubleshooting guide On, and when you try to start TV Guide On ScreenTM system As soon as the unit is turnedScheduled recording, the TV Display No Listing≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View Title operation Start point Cannot erase chaptersSpecifications TiffGlossary Product Service Product informationLimited Warranty Warranty ServiceIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Panasonic Canada IncMemo Index
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