Panasonic DMR-E85H operating instructions Maintenance, Unit care, Disc handling

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Cannot format.	≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.	Below
	≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.	14
Cannot create chapters.	≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc.	—
Cannot mark the start point or	The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.
	≥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	—
Erase” operation.
	a start point.
Cannot erase chapters.	≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter	29
	longer.
The available recording time	≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously	—
doesn’t increase even after	recorded titles.
erasing recordings on the
disc.
Cannot create a play list.	≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures.	—
	Select them individually.

Maintenance

Unit care

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1, where available) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

Disc handling

∫How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

≥Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc).

–Discs that are badly warped or cracked. –Irregularly shaped discs, such

as heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following

areas: –In direct sunlight.

–In very dusty or humid areas. –Near a heater.

Reference

RQT7664

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