Panasonic DMR-ES20 Operation, Remote control doesn’t, Work, Unit is on but cannot be, Operated

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Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cannot operate the television.

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

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The remote control doesn’t

code.

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work.

• 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.

 

 

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The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

 

• Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

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• Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure.

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• The child lock function is activated.

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The unit is on but cannot be

• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

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operated.

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

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

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Reset the unit as follows:

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot eject disc.

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

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• 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.

 

 

• The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main

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unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

 

 

• If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock function.

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Cannot tune channels.

• Check the connections.

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Cannot download channel

• You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin

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Scart cable to download channel presets.

 

presets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Startup is slow.

• Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

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Even if “Quick Start” is set to “On”, startup is slow if the clock is not set, there was a power

 

 

failure or the AC plug has just been connected.

 

 

• A few dozen seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs

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other than DVD-RAM.

 

 

• Startup takes time for a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.

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Recording, timer recording and

transferring (dubbing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot record.

• You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

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unit can record onto.

 

 

• The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.

 

 

 

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RAM

 

-RW(V)

 

• The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to

PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC

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MANAGEMENT.

 

 

• Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)

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• The disc is full or nearly full. Erase un-needed titles or use another disc.

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• You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW (DVD

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Video Recording format) discs.

 

 

• Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, you may be unable to

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record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a

 

 

disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

 

 

• DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on

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other Panasonic DVD recorders.

 

Timer recording does not work

• The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

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properly.

programme.

 

SHOWVIEW programming does

• The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“z” on the unit’s display is not on.)

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Press [z TIMER].

 

not work properly.

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• Set the clock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer recording does not stop

• While using timer recording, press [z TIMER]. (“z” disappears.)

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even when [g] is pressed.

• When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. (“EXT Link”

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disappears.)

 

The timer programme remains

• The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.

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even after recording finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A part or whole of a recorded

• If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC mains socket

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title has been lost.

while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have

 

 

to format the disc (

RAM

-RW(V)

) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding

 

 

lost programmes or discs.

 

The DV automatic recording

• If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

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function does not work.

equipment settings.

 

 

• You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.

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• Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment

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are not successive.

 

 

• Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.

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Play

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play fails to start even when

• Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

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q

• You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW

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[ ] (PLAY) is pressed.

(DVD Video Recording format) unplayable on this unit.

 

Play starts but then stops

 

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

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immediately.

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

 

 

 

 

• You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

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DVD-Video is not played.

• Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.

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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 have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

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No subtitles.

• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

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• Turn the subtitles on.

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Contents Example Operating InstructionsInside of product Tuotteen sisällä Produktets innside StartedTable of contents AccessoriesRemote control Discs you can use for recording and play 12 cm/8 cm Disc informationPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm DVD-RAMDiscs that cannot be played Disc handlingTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Control reference guide Remote controlMain unit Unit’s displayWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and VCRGetting Link functionsConnecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals and VCR ConnectionComponent video output Connecting an amplifier or system component Connecting a digital/satellite receiver or decoderTo enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Connection to a stereo amplifierIf the clock setting menu appears Tuning Preset Download Setup with Q Link functionsEnter ReturnCountry setting menu appears Auto-Setup Setup without Q Link functionsAuto-Setup starts. This takes about 8 minutes Auto-Setup is complete when you see the television pictureSelecting television type and aspect Press e, r to select Setup and press EnterTo enjoy progressive video FunctionsWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Television operationWhile pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttons Recording modes and approximate recording times Recording television programmesRecording television programmes Press 1 2 CH to select the channelPlaying while you are recording Direct TV RecordingPress F Rec Flexible RecordingPress e, r, w, q to select Start and press Enter Recording from digital/satellite receiver or decoderUsing Showview system to make timer recordings Timer recordingPress z Timer Press ShowViewCheck, change or delete a programme To exit the timer recording list Making timer recordings on the televisionTo put the unit on timer recording standby To change a programmePress q Play Playing discsChanging audio during play Press AudioSkipping the specified Operations during playTime Time Slip Manual SkipPlaying MP3 Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPress TOP Menu Press e, r to select the track and press EnterPress e, r to select Menu and press Enter Press Enter Press FunctionsPress e, r to select Jpeg and press Enter Press e, r, w, q to select FolderCommon procedures Using on-screen menusDisc menu-Setting the disc content Press DisplayFunctions window Status messages Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press e, r, w, q to select the titleChapter operations Title operationsErase Chapter Create ChapterCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress e, r to select Playlists and press Enter Press ReturnPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/chaptersTo show other pages/Multiple editing Press w, q to select Erase and pressREC REC Mode Recording from a video cassette recorderManual recording Setting the protection Providing a disc with a nameErasing all titles-Erase all titles Erasing all the contents of a disc -Format Disc Entering text Changing the unit’s settingsShow Enter Name screen Press e, r, w, q to select a character and press EnterSummary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsConvenient functions Mpeg DTSDefault Settings Clock Auto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting Power SaveQuick Start On Shipping ConditionTuning Press e, r to select Manual and press EnterManual TV System Child Lock Clock settingsGlossary SpecificationsReference NorskGlossary Optional Accessories Frequently asked questions Set up RecordingMaintenance Error messagesOn the television On the unit’s displayTroubleshooting guide Presets Startup is slow Remote control doesn’tEven when g is pressed OperationPlacement Foreign matter Safety precautionsService VoltageMemo RGB Index
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