Panasonic DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85 Play Play fails to start even when, Play is pressed, Immediately

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Troubleshooting guide

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Play

 

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Play fails to start even when

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

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[1] (PLAY) is pressed.

≥The disc is dirty.

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Play starts but then stops

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

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immediately.

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

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≥You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM

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using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to

 

 

copyright protection.

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

 

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

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≥You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

 

≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)

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Audio and video momentarily

≥This occurs between playlist chapters.

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pause.

≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

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DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW that have been copied using the high

 

 

speed mode.

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≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.

 

≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches

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between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video

 

 

and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

 

 

 

 

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 selected.

≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on

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some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.

 

 

 

 

No subtitles.

≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

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≥Turn the subtitles on. 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 ratings

≥The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press

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password.

[DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on

 

You want to cancel the ratings

the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).

 

level.

 

 

Quick View does not work.

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

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≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.

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The resume play function does

≥Memorized positions are cancelled when

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not work.

–press [∫] several times.

 

 

–open the disc tray (excluding [HDD]).

 

 

–[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] [SD] turn off the power.

 

 

–if a recording or timer recording was executed.

 

The Video CD picture does not

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

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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

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recorded on the disc.

 

It takes time before play starts.

≥This is normal on DivX video. (DivX)

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Picture stops.

≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)

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Edit

 

 

 

 

 

Available disc space does not

≥Available disc space does not increase after deleting on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL.

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increase even after deleting a

≥Disc space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted on DVD-RW (DVD-Video

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title.

format) and +RW. The disc space does not increase when any other titles are deleted.

 

Cannot edit.

≥You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space.

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Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.

 

 

 

 

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 you may not be able to use in this unit.

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Cannot create chapters.

≥The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the

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Cannot mark the start point or

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

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≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.

the end point during “Partial

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

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Delete” operation.

start point.

 

 

 

 

Cannot delete chapters.

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

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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.

 

 

 

 

Still pictures

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot display Direct Navigator

≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy.

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screen.

 

 

Cannot edit or format a card.

≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message

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sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)

 

 

 

 

The contents of the card cannot

≥The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.)

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be read.

Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit.

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≥The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this

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unit.

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≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.

 

≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB.

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Copying, deleting and setting

≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.

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protection takes a long time.

≥When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or

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card.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Illustration shows DMR-EX75 Model No. DMR-EX75RQT8388-L ExampleClass Laser Product Table of contents DVD Video Recording format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD-Video formatRecording modes and approximate recording times +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information +R DLHDD, disc and card information Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played Structure of folders displayed by this unit Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Memory Cards TypeImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Disc and card handling Unit careRemote control information Included accessoriesRemote control information Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideControl reference guide Main unitUnit’s display Opening the front panelMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting a Digital television and VCR Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR ConnectionOther connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionControl with Hdmi Hdavi Control TM Power on linkPower off link Easy playbackPress 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press Enter When clock setting screen is displayedPress 3, 4 to select your area and press Enter DVDTo enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4 to select Connection and pressPress 3, 4 to select Progressive and press Enter Press FunctionsTelevision operation Set up to match your television and remote controlWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Test by turning on the television and changing channelsDigital channel information Watching televisionSelect the channel Press to show the screen 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 Recording television programmes Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timePlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Press 1 Play during recordingPress G-Code Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumberPress PROG/CHECK Manually programming timer recordingsTimer recording Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and press To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press EnterAuto Renewal Recording Check, change or delete a programmeRelief Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Changing audio during play Press AudioOnlydiscs/Playing Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFFDivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFF MP3Press 3, 4 to select the title and press Enter Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Selecting file type to playStill pictures Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press Enter Playing DivX discs, MP3 discsPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press Enter Playing still picturesPress Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive Go to stepStart Slide Show Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play RotatePress Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Status messages PressPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters If you select Chapter ViewTitle operations Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Partial DeletePress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press ReturnAdd Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Chapter MovePress 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 Press Delete Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Available disc space after deletingDelete 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 Recording and playing while copying To stop copyingTo return to the previous screen To edit the copying listCopying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time MPEG2VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMRegister still pictures for copy Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures To register individual still picturesPictures and press Enter Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC Manual recordingHDD, disc and card management Common proceduresSetting the protection Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalize HDD, disc and card managementPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press Enter Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press SetPress 3, 4 to select an item and press Enter Functions windowChild Lock Entering text/FUNCTIONS window/Child LockPress 3, 4 to select the tab and press Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings OPEN/CLOSEPicture Unit’s settingsChanging Changing the unit’s settings DTSChanging the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsSoftware Update in Standby Clock Power SaveSystem Update Software Update Search NowPress 3, 4 to select Signal Condition and press Enter TuningServices and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Add New DVBPress 3, 4, 2 Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press EnterPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter To select aClock Setting TV SystemMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesCover Frequently asked questionsSet up Troubleshooting guide Frequently asked questions/Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Copying, deleting and setting PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play Play fails to start even whenTo reset the ratings level To reset this unit To return all the settings otherPreset 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.

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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