Panasonic DMR-EX87 TV Guide TV Guide System does not, Receive any data, Or all stations, Updated

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TV Guide

 

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The TV Guide System does not

≥Check whether the clock is properly set.

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receive any data.

≥If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide system may not be

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able to receive any data.

 

“No Data” is displayed for some

≥Some stations are not supported by the TV Guide system.

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or all stations.

≥Analogue broadcasts are not supported by the TV Guide system.

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≥Programme the Timer recording manually or via G-CODE.

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The TV Guide information is not

≥There was a programme change.

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displayed properly.

Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the TV Guide system provider or

 

station provider.

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≥Programme information about analogue broadcasts is not displayed.

The TV Guide data transfer was

≥The TV Guide system shows the data that was received up to the interruption.

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interrupted.

≥The programme information may be incomplete.

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The TV Guide data is not

≥Make sure that the time is set correctly.

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updated.

≥Check whether “Off” is set under “EPG Download in Standby” and change the setting in the

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Setup menu.

 

Digital broadcast

 

 

 

 

 

Digital broadcasts cannot be

≥Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet.

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received.

≥The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the direction of the aerial

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may have changed due to strong winds or vibration. If problem persists consult your local TV

 

 

aerial installer. For more information about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

 

After DVB Auto-Setup only some

≥Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions.

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or no DVB channels are found.

For more information about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

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≥Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.

 

Use the included RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 1, Connections “A” or “B”.

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For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected/installed by a licenced installer that

 

 

should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.

 

 

If you live within 5-10 km of DVB transmission towers, a combined VHF/UHF aerial should be

 

 

adequate. Outside this area, separate VHF and UHF aerials provide superior reception

 

 

performance.

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≥If you live in a unit or apartment, check to ensure the Master Antenna TV (MATV) system is

 

designed for analogue and DVB-T reception. Please consult your body corporate. For more

 

 

information about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

 

 

 

 

Picture regularly breaks up on

≥Check “Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or

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some channels, “No Signal”

constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

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message is displayed.

≥Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.

Use the included RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 1, Connections “A” or “B”.

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For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected/installed by a licenced installer that

 

 

should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.

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≥Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such as light switches,

 

fridges etc. may cause picture break up and/or audio distortion. Use a high quality quad

 

 

shielded coaxial cable fly lead between this unit and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse

 

 

noise pickup. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

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≥When “No Signal” message is displayed, check aerial connection.

 

≥Adjust the aerial reception with “DVB Manual Tuning” in the Setup menu.

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Picture very infrequently breaks

≥Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain

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up on some or all channels.

with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort

 

 

momentarily.

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≥Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance, or a passing

 

vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy” ignition system.

 

 

 

 

VIERA Link

 

 

 

 

 

VIERA Link doesn’t work.

≥Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when

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the power for the main unit is set to On.

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≥Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.

 

≥Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device.

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≥If the connection for the equipment connected with HDMI was changed, or if there was a

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power failure or the plug was removed from the household mains socket, “HDAVI Control”

 

 

may not work.

 

 

In this case, perform the following operations.

 

 

1 When the HDMI cable is connected to all equipment with the power on, turn the TV

 

 

(VIERA) on again.

 

 

2 Change the TV (VIERA) settings for the “HDAVI Control” function to off, and then set to on

 

 

again. (For more information, see the VIERA operating instructions.)

 

 

3 Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit, and after this unit’s screen is

 

 

displayed check that “HDAVI Control” is working.

 

To reset this unit

 

 

 

 

 

To return all the settings other

≥Select “Yes” in “Shipping Condition” in the Setup menu. All the settings except for the ratings

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than the main ones to the factory

level, ratings password and clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording

 

preset

programmes are also cancelled.

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≥Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the tuning

 

 

settings, clock settings, time zone settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings

 

 

password, remote control code, return to the factory presets.

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≥Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the Auto-Setup screen appears. All

 

the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and clock settings return to the

 

 

factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

 

To reset the ratings level

≥While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive, then press and

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settings

hold [¥ REC] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

 

 

 

 

To restore the unit if it freezes

≥Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)

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due to one of the safety devices

 

 

being activated

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

After performing an update, you

≥Depending on the content of the update, some settings may have returned to the preset

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can no longer receive

values. Fix the settings again.

 

broadcasts.

 

 

Troubleshooting guide

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Contents RQT8859-L Model No. DMR-EX77Inside of product This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents DVD-Video format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording 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 DVD-RAM Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Cards Structure of folders displayed by this unitImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Unit care Disc and card handlingDisc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The Included accessoriesRemote control information Remote control informationControl reference guide Remote controlOpening the front panel Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guideMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connection Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR Connecting a Digital television and VCRConnection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Other connectionsTelevision’s Connecting to a TVConnecting to a receiver PreparationEasy playback Power on linkPower off link Viera Link Hdavi Control TMEasy control only with Viera remote control Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspect When clock setting screen is displayedPress 3, 4 to select your area Press OKTo enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4 to select ProgressivePress OK Press 3, 4 to select On and pressRefer to the control reference on Set up to match your television and remote controlWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Test by turning on the television and changing channelsPress Status to show the information Screen Watching analogue and digital broadcastsSelect the channel Digital channel informationPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive To open the tray without disc finalisation Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To finalise the discDirect Navigator Menu Recording television programmesDrive SelectPress 1 Play during recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Playing while you are recordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Timer recordingTo cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen Press GuidePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Timer recordingOperations in the TV Guide system Press G-Code Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsTimer recording REC Mode PROG/CHECK≥HDD Renew Auto Renewal Recording Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK ≥DateTo release the unit from recording standby To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OKAuto Renewal Recording Check, change or delete a programmeRelief Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Quick View Operations during playPress Audio Changing audio during playPlaying recorded video Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegSelecting file type to play Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OK Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Playing DivX discs, MP3Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectPlaying still pictures Album and press OKRotate Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play Start Slide ShowPress 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 Partial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Title operationsPress Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressChapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Editing still picturesPress the Green button to select Picture Add Pictures Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OKAlbum and picture operation Press 2, 1 to select Delete and press OKAvailable disc space after deleting Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Press Delete ¢Delete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Copy Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select CopyCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functions To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying To edit the copying listVIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Copying SD Video from an SD CardTo register individual still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copyPress 3, 4 to select Copy All Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Pictures and press OKDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderStart play on the other equipment Press ¥ RECPress Set Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OKProviding a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc or card-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuPress 3, 4 to select an item and press OK To cancel the Child LockFunction Menu window Child LockTabs Menus Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings OPEN/CLOSETabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Changing the unit’s settingsMpeg Changing the unit’s settingsSound DTSGrey Background New Service MessageHdmi Settings§ On-Screen MessagesSoftware Update in Standby Remote ControlClock Power Save System UpdatePress OK to save the newly found channels TuningPress OK to start scan Refer to the control reference on Signal ConditionDVB Manual Tuning Programme position Analogue Manual TuningPress 3, 4, 2 To select aPress 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OK Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OKTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC TV SystemTo change the time zone Clock SettingsPress 3, 4 to change the setting Press OK when you have finished the settingsOn the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s displayRegion number be played? Frequently asked questionsSet up Which aerial is suitable for receivingTV Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide When copying, it takes a long Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop Even when is pressedPlay Play fails to start even when PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Copying, deleting and settingPreset UpdatedSome channels, No Signal To reset this unit To return all the settings otherGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8859-L Index
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