Panasonic DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85 manual Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Sound

 

 

 

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No sound.

Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the

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Low volume.

 

amplifier if you have connected one.

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Distorted sound.

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

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Cannot hear the desired audio

Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.

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type.

 

–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.

 

 

 

–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

 

≥[DVD-A]The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output.

 

 

This unit cannot playback multi-channel discs that prevent down-mixing unless the unit is

 

 

 

connected with an HDMI cable to an amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard

 

 

 

(version 1.1 or later). Refer to the disc jacket for more information.

 

Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)

 

Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

 

 

Reduce the number of connected devices.

 

The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT

 

 

terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

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To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital Audio Output” to

 

 

“HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.

 

Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected

 

 

with an HDMI cable.

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If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, you

 

 

can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast.

 

 

 

If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

 

 

 

+R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.

 

Cannot switch audio.

You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.

 

 

–When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the

 

 

disc tray while DVD drive is selected.

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–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.

 

 

–When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”.

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When recording a digital broadcast with multiple audio channels, this will record only the

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audio channel selected in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen menus. The audio channel

 

 

 

cannot be switched during playback.

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The amplifier is connected using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable. You cannot switch

 

 

the audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using

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audio cables.

 

There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

 

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot operate the television.

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

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The remote control doesn’t work.

 

code.

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

 

 

control.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

time for more than 2 seconds.

 

 

The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

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

 

 

operation.

 

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

 

 

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 be

Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.

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operated.

Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the

 

 

 

dealer.

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The unit cannot be operated while performing an update. (“SW-DL” appears on the unit’s

 

 

display.) Please wait until the update finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD activation is slow.

The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“SLEEP” appears in the unit’s display.)

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Cannot eject disc.

The unit is recording.

 

The unit may have a problem. 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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model No. DMR-EX75 RQT8388-LIllustration shows DMR-EX75 ExampleClass Laser Product Table of contents HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDVD Video Recording format DVD-Video format+R/+RW Video Recording format HDD, disc and card informationRecording modes and approximate recording times +R DLPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Discs that cannot be playedHDD, disc and card information Cards you can use on this unit Suitable SD Memory CardsStructure of folders displayed by this unit TypeImportant notes for recording HDD Hard disk drive handling care Disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Disc and card handling Unit careIncluded accessories Remote control informationRemote control information Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideMain unit Unit’s displayControl reference guide Opening the front panelConnecting a television When the unit is not to be used for a long timeMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a television and VCR Connecting an Analogue television and VCRConnecting a Digital television and VCR ConnectionConnecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionPower on link Power off linkControl with Hdmi Hdavi Control TM Easy playbackWhen clock setting screen is displayed Press 3, 4 to select your area and press EnterPress 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press Enter DVDPress 3, 4 to select Connection and press Press 3, 4 to select Progressive and press EnterTo enjoy progressive video Press FunctionsSet up to match your television and remote control When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayTelevision operation Test by turning on the television and changing channelsWatching television Select the channelDigital channel information Press to show the screen informationRecording television programmes Press Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drivePress ¥ REC to start recording Disc Insertion/Ejection To finalize the discTo open the tray without disc finalization Recording settings for High Speed Copy To specify a time to stop recording- One Touch RecordingRecording television programmes Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timeFlexible Recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press EnterPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingTimer recording Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsPress G-Code Press the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumberManually programming timer recordings Timer recordingPress PROG/CHECK To cancel recording when recording has already begun Timer recordingPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press EnterCheck, change or delete a programme Relief RecordingAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Changing audio during play Press AudioPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFF DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFFOnlydiscs/Playing MP3Playing DivX discs Press Direct NavigatorPress 3, 4 to select the title and press Enter Selecting file type to playPlaying MP3 discs Press 3, 4 to select the track and press EnterStill pictures Playing DivX discs, MP3 discsPlaying still pictures Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drivePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press Enter Go to stepSlide Show Setting Useful functions during still picture playStart Slide Show RotateUsing on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Status messages PressEditing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter If you select Chapter ViewSet up Protection § Cancel Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsAdd Chapter MoveEditing still pictures Press the Green button to select PicturePress 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Album and picture operation Press 2, 1 to select Delete and press EnterPress 2, 1 to select number of print 0 to 9 Delete Navigator Deleting titles or pictures during playPress Delete Available disc space after deletingCopying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press Enter Press 2, 1 to select Start and press EnterCopy Copying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To stop copying To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying To edit the copying listSetting the unit to copy according to the set time Set Copy TimeCopying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card MPEG2VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMCopying using the copying list Copying still picturesRegister still pictures for copy To register individual still picturesCopying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All Pictures Press 3, 4 to select To OthersPictures and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllCopying from a video cassette recorder Press ¥ RECDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Manual recordingCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD, disc and card management Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinalizeCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu HDD, disc and card managementEntering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press Enter Press SetFunctions window Child LockPress 3, 4 to select an item and press Enter Entering text/FUNCTIONS window/Child LockChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsPress 3, 4 to select the tab and press OPEN/CLOSEUnit’s settings ChangingPicture Changing the unit’s settings DTSChanging the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsClock Power Save System UpdateSoftware Update in Standby Software Update Search NowTuning Services and press EnterPress 3, 4 to select Signal Condition and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Add New DVBPress 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Manual and press EnterPress 3, 4, 2 To select aClock Setting TV SystemMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesFrequently asked questions Set upCover Troubleshooting guide Frequently asked questions/Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Password You want to cancel the ratingsCopying, deleting and setting Play Play fails to start even whenTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetTo reset the ratings level SettingsGlossary RGB Specifications HdmiSafety precautions Index Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8388-L

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.

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