Panasonic DMR-EH68, DMR-EH58 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions 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 unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being

≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

activated. (Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10

≥Image disturbance during search.

 

seconds.)

 

guide

 

 

 

≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial broadcasting

≥When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected

 

breaks.

 

sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

 

 

≥Operations are slow to respond in power save mode.

 

 

Messages/Troubleshooting

≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a

 

 

Panasonic disc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

Page

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

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

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The unit does not turn on

 

 

 

 

pressing [Í DVD].

 

 

 

 

The unit switches to standby

≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.

—

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power is turned off

≥If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unit will

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automatically.

be automatically set to standby mode when the TV is set to 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

≥Set the clock.

 

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display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The time recorded on the disc

≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.

—

 

and the available time shown do

≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the

—

 

not add up.

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

—

 

The displayed time of this unit is

≥Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no

 

different from the actual

increase in disc space.

 

—

 

recording time or MP3 recording

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

 

time.

DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more.

—

 

 

≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

 

Compared to the actual recorded

≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames

—

 

time, the elapsed time displayed

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time

 

 

is less.

displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as

 

 

(Only when recording in NTSC)

approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“U88” is displayed and the disc

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

—

 

cannot be ejected.

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.

 

 

 

2 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.

 

 

TV screen and video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Television reception worsens

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment.

—

 

after connecting the unit.

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not

 

 

 

solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Picture does not appear during

≥Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording

—

 

timer recording.

is going to work properly, turn the unit on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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”.

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Screen size is wrong.

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.

 

≥If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” to “16:9” in the Setup menu.

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≥By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be

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made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.

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≥Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “4:3”.

 

 

It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating

 

 

 

instructions.

 

 

 

The screen changes

≥The display may turn to the screen saver mode automatically if there is no operation for

—

 

automatically.

5 minutes or more. Press [OK] to return to the previous screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model No. DMR-EH68 RQT9075-LExample How to replace the fuse If you see this symbolFor Saudi Arabia Before useTable of contents Remote control information Included accessoriesBatteries UseUnit care HDD Hard disk drive handling careHandling care/Unit care IncludedControl reference guide Remote controlAustraliaandN.Z Turn the unit onMain unit 1Standby/on switch Í/IUnit’s display Control reference guideRead Connecting a televisionAC Mains Lead on Before ConnectionThis unit’s rear panel Requiredsetting ConnectionRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function DVD Country setting screen appears on the televisionNumbered Buttons ReturnHDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playRecording format Play-only discs Discs that cannot be playedHDD and disc information USB memories you can use on this unit USB memory and card informationCards you can use on this unit EH68 HDD and disc information/USB memory and card informationRegarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures Jpeg Structure of folders displayed by this unitMP3 Inserting discs Media handling Disc/USB memory/SD cardInserting, removing the USB memory Inserting, removing the SD card EH68Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Press W X CH to select the channel Recording television programmesPress ¥ REC to start recording To specify a time to stop recording- One Touch RecordingPress OK Timer recording using G-CODEsystem ForAustraliaandN.ZPress G-Code ProgrammeDeleting during play Deleting titlesImportant notes for recording When removing a recorded disc When the format confirmation screen is displayedAdvanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesPress F Rec Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Playing while you are recordingCopying from a video cassette recorder Manual recordingDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Manually programming timer recordings Advanced timer recordingTo cancel recording when recording has already begun To release the unit from recordingCheck, change or delete a programme Advanced timer recordingRelief Recording Auto Renewal RecordingAdvanced playback Operation during playChanging audio during play To sort the titles for easy searching Switching the Direct Navigator appearanceTo play grouped titles HDD To edit the group of titles HDDPlaying DivX video contents Playing DivX, MP3 and still picturesShowing the menu screen Show MP3 Menu screen Playing MP3 filesPress 1 while a track is highlighted to display Tree screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and pressShow Album View screen Playing still picturesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OKRotate Useful functions during still picture playTo play music CD Playing musicUseful functions during music play To play music recorded on HDDConvenient functions Function Menu windowTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV Power off link Power on linkLinked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM Download from the TVUsing the Function Easy control only with Viera remote controlMenu window to Operate this unitEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter If you select Chapter ViewCancel Protection Set up Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title PressPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/chaptersAdd Chapter MoveEditing still pictures Jpeg Editing still pictures and musicSelect the album to be edited and press Option Album still picture and picture operationDeleting still pictures and music using Delete Navigator Editing musicAlbum CD/group MP3 and track CD/ MP3 operation Entering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Copying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedEntering text/Copying titles or playlists Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press OK CopyPress 3, 4 to select the title you want to copy and press Press 2, 1 to select Start and press OKCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Set Copy Time Setting the unit to copy according to the set timePress 3, 4 to select Start Copying and press OK To edit the copying listCopying SD Video from a video equipment EH68 Copying SD Video from an SD card EH68VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM VIDEO§Copying still pictures Copying using the copying listPress 2, 1 to select Yes Register still pictures for copyPress OK to start copying Copying still picturesAbout the Gracenote Database Copying music to HDDCopying music from a CD Copying music from a USB memoryPreparing the update data To update the Gracenote DatabasePress 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying Updating the database on this unitUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messageCommon procedures Disc menu-Setting the disc contentPress Status Status messagesSetting the protection Common proceduresHDD, disc and card management Press 3, 4 to select HDDDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents-FormatEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Selecting the background style-Top MenuCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu HDD, disc and card managementTuning Changing the unit’s settingsDisc Picture SoundDisplay Connection Others Television operation Other SettingsTest by turning on the television and changing channels Child LockConnecting a television with S Video terminals Connecting a television with Component Video terminalsAdditional connections Connecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiver Additional connectionsAdditional connections Connecting a television and VCRRead AC Mains Lead on Before Connection USB Frequently asked questionsMessages On the televisionFunction Menu Messages On the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Timer recording does not stop Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordEven when is pressed When copying, it takes a longSD EH68 CD VCD USB turn off the power To reset this unit To return all the settings other Copying, deleting and settingPreset To reset the ratings levelSafety precautions EH58 SpecificationsForAsia ForAustraliaandN.Z ForMiddleEast ForMiddleEast Tuner system Channel coverageRGB GlossarySampling frequency Glossary1080i 1080pWeb Site http//panasonic.net RQT9075-L Index
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