Panasonic DMR-ES20 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

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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 in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting breaks.

Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again usingbecome louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.

a Panasonic disc.)

 

 

Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

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

Image disturbance during search.

(Press and hold [8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

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No power.

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

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Timer recording is in recording standby. Press [z TIMER] to cancel the recording standby.

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Unit does not turn on pressing

Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (“EXT Link” on the unit’s

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display blinks when [^ DVD] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby.

 

 

[ DVD].

 

 

 

 

The unit switches to the

One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [8] on the main unit to turn the unit on.

standby 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 display.

Set the clock.

 

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The clock is not correct.

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

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

 

 

 

does not work, set the time manually.

 

 

The time recorded on the disc

Times shown may disagree with actual times.

and the available time shown

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

do not add up.

Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last

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

 

 

The play time shown for MP3

 

 

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

does not agree with the actual

the +R 200 times or more.

 

 

 

time.

While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

 

 

 

 

“SELF CHECK” is displayed

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

and the disc cannot be

1 Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

ejected.

If the unit doesn't switch to standby, press and hold [8] on the main unit for about 10

 

 

seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] 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. It

after connecting the unit.

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

 

 

Status messages do not appear.

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

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The grey background does not

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

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appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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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 method or

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using progressive output, one

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.

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 VIDEO

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not appear on the television.

OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

 

 

 

Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV1) is correct.

Picture is distorted.

The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [g] and [q/x1.3] on the

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have

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Low volume.

connected one.

 

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Distorted sound.

Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

 

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

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Cannot hear the desired audio

 

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

 

 

type.

 

 

–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

 

 

 

The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D. MIX” does not appear in

 

the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will be

 

 

 

output. Refer to the disc’s jacket.

 

 

 

Cannot switch audio.

You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a +R is in

 

the disc tray.

 

 

 

 

You cannot change the audio type when playing a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a

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+R. (You can select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the SETUP menu before recording.)

 

 

 

You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables

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(analog connection).

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions ExampleStarted Inside of product Tuotteen sisällä Produktets innsideRemote control Table of contentsAccessories Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play 12 cm/8 cmPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm DVD-RAMTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Discs that cannot be playedDisc handling Remote control Control reference guideMain unit Unit’s displayConnecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCR When the unit is not to be used for a long timeGetting Link functionsComponent video output Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCRConnection Connecting a digital/satellite receiver or decoder Connecting an amplifier or system componentTo enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Connection to a stereo amplifierTuning Preset Download Setup with Q Link functions If the clock setting menu appearsEnter ReturnAuto-Setup Setup without Q Link functions Country setting menu appearsAuto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes Auto-Setup is complete when you see the television picturePress e, r to select Setup and press Enter Selecting television type and aspectTo enjoy progressive video FunctionsWhile pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttons When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayTelevision operation Recording television programmes Recording modes and approximate recording timesRecording television programmes Press 1 2 CH to select the channelDirect TV Recording Playing while you are recordingFlexible Recording Press F RecPress e, r, w, q to select Start and press Enter Recording from digital/satellite receiver or decoderTimer recording Using Showview system to make timer recordingsPress z Timer Press ShowViewCheck, change or delete a programme Making timer recordings on the television To exit the timer recording listTo put the unit on timer recording standby To change a programmePlaying discs Press q PlayChanging audio during play Press AudioOperations during play Skipping the specifiedTime Time Slip Manual SkipUsing menus to play MP3 and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Playing MP3Press TOP Menu Press e, r to select the track and press EnterPress Enter Press Functions Press e, r to select Menu and press EnterPress e, r to select Jpeg and press Enter Press e, r, w, q to select FolderUsing on-screen menus Common proceduresDisc menu-Setting the disc content Press DisplayFunctions window Status messages Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press e, r, w, q to select the titleTitle operations Chapter operationsErase Chapter Create ChapterCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress e, r to select Playlists and press Enter Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsTo show other pages/Multiple editing Press w, q to select Erase and pressManual recording REC REC ModeRecording from a video cassette recorder Erasing all titles-Erase all titles Setting the protectionProviding a disc with a name Erasing all the contents of a disc -Format Disc Changing the unit’s settings Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press e, r, w, q to select a character and press EnterConvenient functions Summary of settingsChanging the unit’s settings DTS MpegClock Auto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting Power Save Default SettingsQuick Start On Shipping ConditionManual TuningPress e, r to select Manual and press Enter TV System Clock settings Child LockSpecifications GlossaryReference NorskGlossary Frequently asked questions Optional AccessoriesSet up RecordingError messages MaintenanceOn the television On the unit’s displayTroubleshooting guide Remote control doesn’t Presets Startup is slowEven when g is pressed OperationSafety precautions Placement Foreign matterService VoltageMemo Index RGB