Panasonic DMR-EX77, DMR-EX87 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Operation

 

 

 

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Cannot operate the television.

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

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The remote control doesn’t work.

 

code.

 

 

The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

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control.

 

 

 

 

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for more than 5 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

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The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

 

You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

 

 

operation.

 

 

Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

 

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

 

 

exposure.

 

 

It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.

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It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.

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The child lock function is activated.

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The unit is on but cannot be

Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.

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operated.

Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

 

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

 

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

 

 

Reset the unit as follows:

 

 

 

1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] 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.

 

 

 

2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD activation is slow.

The HDD is in energy save mode.

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Cannot eject disc.

The unit is recording.

 

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

 

 

 

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

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function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot tune channels.

Check the connections.

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Startup is slow.

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

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Startup takes time in the following situations:

 

 

–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.

 

 

 

–The clock is not set.

 

 

 

–Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.

 

 

 

–When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model No. DMR-EX77 RQT8859-LThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Inside of productTable of contents HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDVD Video Recording format DVD-Video formatRecording modes and approximate recording times +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played Cards you can use on this unit Suitable SD CardsStructure of folders displayed by this unit DVD-RAMImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Disc and card handling Unit careIncluded accessories Remote control informationRemote control information Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideMain unit Unit’s displayControl reference guide 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 television and VCR Connecting an Analogue television and VCRConnecting a Digital television and VCR ConnectionConnecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionConnecting to a TV Connecting to a receiverPreparation Television’sPower on link Power off linkViera Link Hdavi Control TM Easy playbackEasy control only with Viera remote control When clock setting screen is displayed Press 3, 4 to select your areaPress OK Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspectPress 3, 4 to select Progressive Press OKPress 3, 4 to select On and press To enjoy progressive videoSet up to match your television and remote control When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayTest by turning on the television and changing channels Refer to the control reference onWatching analogue and digital broadcasts Select the channelDigital channel information Press Status to show the information ScreenPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Disc Insertion/Ejection Recording television programmesTo finalise the disc To open the tray without disc finalisationRecording television programmes DriveSelect Direct Navigator MenuFlexible Recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OKPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingTimer recording To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screenPress Guide Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Timer recordingOperations in the TV Guide system Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Timer recordingREC Mode PROG/CHECK Press G-CodeManually programming timer recordings Press PROG/CHECK≥Date ≥HDD Renew Auto Renewal RecordingTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and pressPress 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the unit from recording standbyAuto Renewal Recording Check, change or delete a programmeRelief Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Quick ViewChanging audio during play Press AudioPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegDivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing recorded videoSelecting file type to play Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Playing MP3 discs Press 3, 4 to select the track and press OKPlaying DivX discs, MP3 Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Playing still picturesAlbum and press OK Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD driveSlide Show Setting Useful functions during still picture playStart Slide Show RotatePress Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press Status Using on-screen menus/Status messageStatus messages Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress 3, 4, 2 Set up Protection § Cancel Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsAdd Chapter MovePress 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Editing still picturesPress the Green button to select Picture Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK Album and picture operationPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press OK Add PicturesDelete Navigator Deleting titles or pictures during playPress Delete ¢ Available disc space after deletingDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy CopyCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To return to the previous screen Recording and playing while copyingTo edit the copying list Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsSetting the unit to copy according to the set time Set Copy TimeCopying SD Video from an SD Card VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMCopying using the copying list Copying still picturesRegister still pictures for copy To register individual still picturesCopying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All Pictures Press 3, 4 to select To OthersPictures and press OK Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllCopying from a video cassette recorder Start play on the other equipmentPress ¥ REC DV automatic recording DV Auto RecEntering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Press SetCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD, disc and card management Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinaliseCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu HDD, disc and card managementTo cancel the Child Lock Function Menu windowChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OKChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsOPEN/CLOSE Tabs MenusChanging the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsChanging the unit’s settings SoundDTS MpegNew Service Message Hdmi Settings§On-Screen Messages Grey BackgroundRemote Control Clock Power SaveSystem Update Software Update in StandbyTuning Press OK to save the newly found channelsPress OK to start scan Refer to the control reference on Signal ConditionDVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Press 3, 4, 2To select a Programme positionPress 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OK To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSCTV System Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OKClock Settings Press 3, 4 to change the settingPress OK when you have finished the settings To change the time zoneMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesFrequently asked questions Set upWhich aerial is suitable for receiving Region number be played?TV Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record Timer recording does not stopEven when is pressed When copying, it takes a longPassword You want to cancel the ratingsCopying, deleting and setting Play Play fails to start even whenUpdated Some channels, No SignalTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8859-L