Panasonic DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85 manual Frequently asked questions/Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥Regular disc rotating sounds.

 

≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a

≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

Panasonic disc.)

 

≥Image disturbance during search.

 

≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.

≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial broadcasting breaks.

(Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

 

≥A sound is heard when the HDD goes into SLEEP mode, or

≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode

operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.

(➡ 9), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected

 

 

sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

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No power.

≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket.

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The unit does not turn on

 

 

 

pressing [Í DVD].

 

 

 

The unit switches to standby

≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.

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mode.

 

 

 

Displays

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display is dim.

≥Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.

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“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s

≥Set the clock.

 

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display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The time recorded on the disc

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.

—

and the available time shown do

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

—

not add up.

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

 

The play time shown for MP3

≥Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no

—

does not agree with the actual

increase in disc space.

 

—

time.

≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R,

 

DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more.

—

 

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

Compared to the actual recorded

≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames

—

time, the elapsed time displayed

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time

 

is less.

displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as

 

(Only when recording in NTSC)

approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

 

 

 

 

“U88” is displayed and the disc

≥The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.

—

cannot be ejected.

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] on the main unit for about 10

 

 

seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

2 While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for

 

 

about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.

 

TV screen and video

 

 

 

 

 

 

Television reception worsens

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment.

—

after connecting the unit.

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not

 

 

solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

 

The digital channel information

≥Select the length of time (3-10 sec.) the “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu are to be displayed.

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does not appear.

≥The digital channel information cannot be selected during playback or recording.

—

 

≥The digital channel information is not supported for analogue broadcasts.

—

The grey background does not

≥Set “Grey Background” in the Setup menu to “On” while receiving analogue broadcasts. This

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appear.

is not compatible when receiving a digital broadcast or during HDMI output.

 

Picture does not appear during

≥Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording

—

timer recording.

is going to work properly, turn the unit on.

 

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set

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expands left and right.

“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

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Screen size is wrong.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.

≥If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” to “16:9” in the Setup menu.

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The recorded title is stretched

≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

 

vertically.

–If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On”

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in the Setup menu.

 

 

 

–If you recorded or copied to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R,

 

 

+R DL or +RW.

 

 

 

It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating

 

 

instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

There is a lot of after-image

≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

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when playing video.

 

 

 

When playing DVD-Video using

≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method

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progressive output, one part of

or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

 

the picture momentarily appears

 

 

 

to be doubled up.

 

 

 

There is no apparent change in

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

—

picture quality when adjusted

 

 

 

with the Picture menu in the on-

 

 

 

screen menus.

 

 

 

The images from this unit do not

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT

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appear on the television.

terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.

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≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.

Picture is distorted.

≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.

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Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5

 

 

seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.

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≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While

 

stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.

 

 

The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

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≥When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with this unit’s TV system.

 

≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

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Reduce the number of connected devices.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Example Model No. DMR-EX75RQT8388-L Illustration shows DMR-EX75Class Laser Product Table of contents DVD-Video format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording format+R DL +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information Recording modes and approximate recording timesHDD, disc and card information Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played Type Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Memory Cards Structure of folders displayed by this unitImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Unit care Disc and card handlingDisc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The Included accessoriesRemote control information Remote control informationControl reference guide Remote controlOpening the front panel Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guideMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connection Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR Connecting a Digital television and VCRConnection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Other connectionsEasy playback Power on linkPower off link Control with Hdmi Hdavi Control TMDVD When clock setting screen is displayedPress 3, 4 to select your area and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press EnterPress Functions Press 3, 4 to select Connection and pressPress 3, 4 to select Progressive and press Enter To enjoy progressive videoTest by turning on the television and changing channels Set up to match your television and remote controlWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Television operationPress to show the screen information Watching televisionSelect the channel Digital channel informationPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive To open the tray without disc finalization Disc Insertion/EjectionTo finalize the disc Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording time Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Recording television programmesPress 1 Play during recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Playing while you are recordingPress the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumber Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press G-CodePress PROG/CHECK Manually programming timer recordingsTimer recording Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press Enter To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and pressAuto Renewal Recording Check, change or delete a programmeRelief Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Press Audio Changing audio during playMP3 Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFFDivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Onlydiscs/PlayingSelecting file type to play Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4 to select the title and press EnterPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press Enter Still picturesGo to step Playing still picturesPress Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press EnterRotate Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play Start Slide ShowPress Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press Status messagesIf you select Chapter View Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterPartial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Title operationsPress Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressChapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Editing still picturesPress the Green button to select Picture Press 2, 1 to select number of print 0 to 9 Album and picture operationPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press Enter Available disc space after deleting Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Press DeleteDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Copy Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press EnterPress 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Copying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list To stop copyingTo return to the previous screen Recording and playing while copyingMPEG2VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD cardTo register individual still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copyPress 3, 4 to select Copy All Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Pictures and press EnterManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC DV automatic recording DV Auto RecProviding a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc or card-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalize Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuPress Set Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press EnterEntering text/FUNCTIONS window/Child Lock Functions windowChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an item and press EnterOPEN/CLOSE Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings Press 3, 4 to select the tab and pressPicture Unit’s settingsChanging DTS Changing the unit’s settingsTabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Changing the unit’s settingsSoftware Update Search Now Clock Power SaveSystem Update Software Update in StandbyPress 3, 4 to select Add New DVB TuningServices and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Signal Condition and press EnterTo select a Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press EnterPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter Press 3, 4, 2TV System Clock SettingOn the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s displayCover Frequently asked questionsSet up Frequently asked questions/Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Play Play fails to start even when PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Copying, deleting and settingSettings To reset this unit To return all the settings otherPreset To reset the ratings levelGlossary RGB Hdmi SpecificationsSafety precautions Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8388-L Index

DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85, DMR-EX85 specifications

The Panasonic DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 are part of Panasonic's renowned lineup of digital video recorders (DVRs) that combine advanced recording technology with user-friendly features. These models are designed to enhance the viewing and recording experience for users, making them ideal for anyone looking to manage their television and multimedia content more efficiently.

One of the standout features of the DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 is their high-definition recording capability. Both models support recording in stunning detail, allowing users to capture their favorite TV shows, movies, and other video content without sacrificing quality. They utilize a built-in hard drive for storage, providing ample space for recording hours of programming while also enabling quick access to previously saved content.

The DMR-EX85 specifically offers a generous 250 GB hard drive, while the DMR-EX75 comes with a slightly smaller 160 GB option. This difference in capacity may influence the choice of model depending on the user's recording habits. The devices also feature the ability to pause and rewind live TV, giving viewers control over their watching experience.

In terms of connectivity, both models are equipped with HDMI and USB ports, allowing users to easily connect to other devices, such as televisions and external storage. The inclusion of a built-in DVD recorder adds versatility, enabling users to archive their recordings onto DVD discs for long-term preservation or sharing with others. Their user-friendly interface ensures that even those who are not tech-savvy can navigate through menus and recording options with ease.

Another notable technology is the incorporation of a digital tuner, which allows users to access high-definition broadcast channels without needing an additional set-top box. This feature not only provides greater convenience but also enhances the overall viewing experience by allowing access to a wider range of programming.

Overall, the Panasonic DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 represent a significant advancement in home entertainment technology. With their powerful recording capabilities, user-friendly features, and versatile connectivity options, these DVRs cater to the needs of modern viewers who demand flexibility and quality in their media consumption. Whether for recording standard television broadcasts or archiving favorite shows, these models deliver reliable performance and exceptional functionality.
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