Panasonic DMR-E85H Troubleshooting guide, Following do not indicate a problem with this unit

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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 remedies 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. The sound of the disc rotating may

≥Interruptions to reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting

become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R.

breaks.

≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

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

≥Image disturbance during search.

operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.

 

 

 

 

Power

 

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No power.

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

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The unit switches to the

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

—

 

 

standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit does not turn on pressing

≥Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby. Press [EXT LINK]

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[Í DVD].

to cancel the recording standby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display is dim.

≥Change “FL Display” in the SETUP menu.

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“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

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

—

 

 

do not add up.

200 times or more.

 

 

 

The play time shown for MP3

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

—

 

 

does not agree with the actual

≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space.

—

 

 

time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The clock is not correct.

≥Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the automatic time correction function may not

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work. In this case, “Automatic” is automatically turned to “Off”. If re-setting the Auto Clock

 

 

 

 

Setting does not work, set the time manually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV screen and video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Television reception worsens

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

—

 

 

after connecting the unit.

equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

 

Status messages do not

≥Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the SETUP menu.

40

 

appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The grey background does not

≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the SETUP menu.

40

 

 

appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture does not appear

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

—

 

 

during timer recording.

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”.

 

 

 

Screen size is wrong.

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

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

27

 

 

using progressive output, one

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

 

 

 

part of the picture

 

 

 

 

momentarily appears to be

 

 

 

 

doubled up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no apparent change

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

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in picture quality when

 

 

 

 

adjusted with the Picture

 

 

 

 

menu in the on-screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The images from this unit do

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal, S-

7, 8

 

 

not appear on the television.

VIDEO OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

 

 

 

Picture is distorted.

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

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≥The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP]

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on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Instrucciones de funcionamiento Example EjemploStarted Table of contents Useful featuresPlease check and identify the supplied accessories AccessoriesRemote control BatteriesMain unit Remote controlControl reference guide Unit’s displayDo not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder When the unit is not to be used for a long timeRecommended connection for your television Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCR AV1 terminalVideo OUT terminal ConnectionComponent video output Component Video OUT terminalConnection to a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier or system componentTo enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Enter Preset Download Setup with Q Link functionsIf the clock setting menu appears ReturnAuto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes Auto-Setup Setup without Q Link functionsCountry setting menu appears Auto-Setup is complete when you see the television picturePress Functions Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Setup and press EnterSelecting television type and aspect To enjoy progressive videoTo change the code on the remote control When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayPoint the remote control at the television Television operationPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm HDD and Disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play Discs that cannot be playedHDD Hard disk drive handling care GettingPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress W X CH to select the channel Direct TV Recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesPlaying while you are recording Flexible Recording Recording from an external equipmentPress F Timer Timer recordingUsing Showview number to make timer recordings Press ShowViewPress PROG/CHECK Manually programming timer recordingsPress 3, 4 to select New Timer Press 1 to move through the itemsPress EXT Link Linked timer recordings with external equipment EXT LinkCheck, change or delete a programme Playing Playing discsBack Time Time Slip Operations during playSkipping the specified Manual SkipPress Audio Editing operations during playChanging audio Press Erase Press 2, 1 to select Erase and press EnterPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group Using menus to play MP3Using the tree screen to find a group Press TOP MenuOn-screen menus Using on-screen menus and Status messagesDisc menu-Setting the disc content Press DisplayPlay menu-Change the play sequence Status messagesPress Status Picture menu-Change the picture qualityPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterPress 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter Set up Protection §Title operations Press Enter at the start point and endPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Play List and press Enter Press 3 to cancelCreating, editing and playing play lists Creating play listsMove Editing and playing play lists/chaptersPlay list operations ChapterPress 3, 4 To select a Character and press Enter Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press SETTransferring dubbing titles or play lists Transfer DubbingPress Enter to confirm One Touch Transfer dubbingPress Dubbing DubbingTo edit the transferring dubbing list Press 3, 4 to select Start Dubbing and press EnterTransferring dubbing a finalized DVD-R DubbingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Disc Management and press Enter Functions windowPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select the operation and press EnterDisc Protection Disc NameTop Menu Format DiscSummary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsCommon procedures Convenient functionsTabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets PictureFunctions Progressive AV2 SettingsTV Aspect TV SystemPress 3, 4, 2 TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter Programme positionPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a country and press Enter Auto-Setup RestartTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC TV SystemClock settings Child LockSpecifications Safety precautionsGlossary Link When ShowviewWhen programming Message Message appears whenCover Frequently asked questionsSet upPage RecordingOn the unit’s display Error messagesOn the television Breaks Troubleshooting guideFollowing do not indicate a problem with this unit ≥Set the clock DisplayRemote control doesn’t Low volumeCannot switch audio Sound No soundTroubleshooting guide Disc handling MaintenanceUnit care Index RGB
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