Panasonic DMR-ES16 warranty Product Service, Troubleshooting guide, Product information

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Troubleshooting guide

Recording, scheduled recording and copying (Continued)

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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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• You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.

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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] (PLAY) is pressed.

• The disc is dirty.

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Play starts but then stops

• You tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit.

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immediately.

• You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.

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

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

 

 

• You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

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• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)

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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.

• When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.

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• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

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• Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.

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Angle cannot be changed.

• Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.

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You have forgotten your

• While the disc tray is open, press and hold [* REC] and [q x1.3] on the main unit at the same time

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ratings password.

for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display). The ratings level returns to “8”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick View does not work.

• This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

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• This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.

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The resume play function

• Memorized positions are canceled when

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does not work.

– press [g] several times.

 

 

– open the disc tray.

 

 

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MP3/DivX: turn off the power.

 

 

DVD-A

CD

VCD

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• This function does not work when playing DivX VOD content.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It takes time before play starts.

• It will take a little time for DivX videos to start playing. (DivX)

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Picture stops.

• Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)

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Edit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot format.

• The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

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• You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.

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Cannot create chapters.

• The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the

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disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

 

Cannot mark the start point or

• These operations are not possible with still pictures.

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the end point during “Shorten

• You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a

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Title” operation.

start point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot delete chapters.

• When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.

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The available recording space

• Available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase even after

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doesn’t increase even after

deleting previously recorded titles.

 

deleting recordings on the

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

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disc.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot create a playlist.

• You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

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them individually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Service

1.Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or

(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or

(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3.Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4.Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

Contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized RQT8950 Servicentre closest to you.

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Contents If you have any questions contact Warranty can be found on Model No. DMR-ES16RQT8950-Y ExampleInside of product Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenTable of contents AccessoriesDisc information Discs you can use for recording and playDVD-R DVD-R DL*1 DVD-RW +RWPlay-only discs Discs that cannot be playedDisc information DVD-RUnit care Remote control informationDisc handling Remote control Control reference guideMain unit 9 blWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time ConnectionUnit’s RF OUT terminal Connect the unit directly to the televisionConnection Connecting to the S Video in terminal Connecting to the Component Video in terminalTo enjoy higher picture quality ConnectionIf the antenna connector doesn’t match Connecting an amplifier or system componentPress e,r to select On or Off and press Enter Plug-in Auto TuningPress e,r to select the language and press Enter Press Enter to start Plug-in Auto Tuning Press EnterPress the numbered buttons to select ChannelChannel captions/Television type Remote control settings Clock settingsAdjust Time Zone Television operationImportant notes for recording Recording of MTS broadcastingRecording of Widescreen broadcasting Recording to a DVD-R DL and +R DLWhen finalizing the disc When opening the tray without disc finalizationRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionPress REC Mode to select Recording mode XP, SP, LP, or EPRecording television programs Press 1 2 CH to select the channelTo specify a time to stop recording -One Touch Recording Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Selecting audio to recordScheduled recording Press SchedulePress e,r to select New Scheduled Recording and press Enter Press q to move through the itemsRelease program from recording StandbyWhen a menu screen appears on the television Playing discsInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Selecting recorded titles to play -Direct NavigatorOperations during play Quick View RAMSlow-motion Frame-by-framePlaying MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFFSelecting file type to play To select other folder group Useful functions during still picture playRegarding DivX VOD content Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFFRegarding MP3, DivX and still pictures Display the unit’s registration codePress Display Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messagesUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messgages Functions windowPress e,r to select an item and press Enter Status messagesEntering text Deleting titlesSelecting recorded titles to delete -Delete Navigator Deleting title during playEditing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersTitle operations Delete TitleProperties Title NameCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress w,q to select the source title and press r Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsDV camcorder recording Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording Setting the protection -Disc Protection DVD ManagementProviding a disc with a name -Disc Name Press e,r to select Disc Name and press EnterEnabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalize Creating Top Menu Create DVD Top MenuPress e,r to select Create DVD Top 5 Menu and press Enter DVD ManagementChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsCommon procedures Press SetupChanging the unit’s settings Changing the unit’s settings DTSOn the unit’s display MessagesOn the television PCM DTS Frequently asked questionsSet up Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Product information Product ServiceTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide/Product Service/Glossary GlossarySpecifications Limited Warranty Specifications/Limited WarrantyIf you see this symbol Index
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