Panasonic DMR-ES15EB manual Troubleshooting guide

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Operation

 

 

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Cannot operate the

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

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television.

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

 

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The remote control doesn’t

code on the remote control.

 

 

work.

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.

 

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

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operation.

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• 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

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exposure.

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

 

• 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

• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

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be 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:

 

1Press [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.

2Press [8] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

Cannot eject disc.

• Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (“EXT-L” on the unit’s

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display blinks when [^ DVD] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby.

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• The unit is recording.

 

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

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

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

Cannot tune channels.

• Check the connections.

8–10

Cannot download the

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

8–10

lead to download channel presets.

 

tuning positions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Startup is slow.

• Startup is slow if the clock is not set, there was a power failure or the AC plug has just been

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connected.

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• Twenty to 30 seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs other

 

than DVD-RAM.

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

Takes time to read DVD-

• It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been used

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RAM.

for a long time.

 

Troubleshooting guide

Recording, timer recording and copying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot record.

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

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can record onto.

 

 

 

• The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.

RAM

-RW(V)

+R

 

+R DL

+RW

 

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• The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD

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Management.

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

 

 

• You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached its

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limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.

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

 

 

DVD-RW (VR format) discs.

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

 

 

may be unable to 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.

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• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW recorded on this unit may

 

 

not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

 

 

Cannot record from

• Check that the connection is correct.

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external equipment.

• Select the input channel (“AV2”, “AV3” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.

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Timer recording does not

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

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work properly.

programme.

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VIDEO Plus+ programming

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

 

timer icon in the timer recording list is not on.)

 

 

does not work properly.

Put the unit and the timer programme on timer recording standby.

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• Set the clock.

 

Timer recording does not

• When this unit is on, press [g]. A dialog appears, so press [w,q] to select “Stop Recording” and

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stop even when [g] is

press [ENTER].

 

 

pressed.

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

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disappears.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The timer programme

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

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remains even after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A part or whole of a

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

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recorded title has been

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

 

 

lost.

the disc (

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

RAM

-RW(V)

+RW

 

 

 

programmes or discs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The DV automatic

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

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recording function does

equipment settings.

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not work.

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

 

 

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

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not successive.

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

 

 

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

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Contents Example DVD RecorderRegion number supported by EB and EBL area code model only How to replace the fuseFor United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Before useSafety precautions Table of contentsUnit care Included accessoriesDisc handling Unit’s display Remote controlControl reference guide Main unitVR DVD Video Recording format Disc informationDiscs you can use for recording and play +R DLTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Remote control informationPlay-only discs Discs that cannot be playedUse of the supplied RF coaxial leads Connecting to a television onlyAV1 Output in the Setup menu Ô ConnectionTo record satellite/digital terrestrial programmes AV1 Output and AV2 Input in the Setup menu ÔConnection To view satellite/digital terrestrial programmesRefer to Copying from a video cassette recorder Ô Connecting to a television and VCRConnection To copy from a VCROther connections Connecting to an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting to a stereo amplifier TV Tuning Auto Setup Press e to select the programme Timer recording from satellite receiver with Video Plus+TV Tuning Auto Setup Press Video Plus+Component and press Enter Set up to match your television and remote controlSelecting television type and aspect To enjoy progressive videoWhile pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttons When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displaySet up to match your television and remote control Television operationFrom the first layer Important notes for recordingIt is not possible to Record continuouslyDisc Insertion/Ejection When finalizing the discWhen opening the tray without disc finalization Recording modes and approximate recording timesPress * REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Press e,r,w,q to select Start and press Enter To specify a time to stop recording-One Touch RecordingFlexible Recording Playing while you are recordingPress the numbered buttons to enter the Video Plus+ number Timer recordingUsing Video Plus+ system to make timer recordings Timer iconPress g Timer recordingTo release the programme from Recording standbyCheck, change or delete a programme Making timer recordings on the televisionTo skip unwanted parts To cancel the external controlRecording from a satellite/digital terrestrial receiver Manual RecordingPress Audio Playing discsChanging audio during play Insert a disc Ô Press q PlayPlaying discs Operations during playPress e,r to select the track Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures JPEG/TIFFPlaying MP3 Press Direct NavigatorPress e,r,w,q to select the still picture and press Enter Playing still pictures JPEG/TIFFUseful functions during still Picture playEnter Return Display Status Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press DisplayPress Status Functions windowStatus message Press e,r,w,q to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press Direct Navigator Press e,r,w,q to select the titleChapter operations Title operationsPress w,q to select the position to Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press w,q to select the source title and press rPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/ chaptersStart play on the other equipment Copying from a video cassette recorderDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Press Functions Press e,r to select Delete Press Enter Using Delete Navigator to delete titlesDeleting titles Deleting titles during playDVD Management Menu and press Enter Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalizeCreating Top Menu Create Top Menu Press e,r to select Create TopVideo Plus+ Linked operations with the TV Q LinkChild Lock Press q PlayPress e,r to select the tab Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings Unit’s settingsDTS Mpeg Changing the unit’s settingsSet the clock manually Press e,r to change the settingPress Enter when you have finished the settings Changing the unit’s settings/Set the clock manuallyResetting channel setting Show Enter Name screen Press e,r to select ConnectionPress e,r to select TV System Press e,r to select the TV systemOn the unit’s display MessagesOn the television Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Glossary Troubleshooting guide/GlossaryQuechua 8185 Tajik 8471 Zulu 9085 SpecificationsLanguage code list For business users in the European Union SpecificationsIf you see this symbol Index
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