Panasonic DMR-ES15EB manual Troubleshooting guide

Page 48

Troubleshooting guide

Play

 

Page

 

 

 

Play fails to start even

• Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

18

when [q] (PLAY) is

• The disc is dirty.

4

pressed.

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

6, 7

Play starts but then stops

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

immediately.

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

39

 

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

 

 

• You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

Audio and video

• This occurs between playlist chapters.

momentarily pause.

• This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.

 

 

 

DVD-Video is not played.

• You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.

39

Alternative soundtrack and

• The languages are not recorded on the disc.

subtitles cannot be

• You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

24

selected.

 

 

 

 

 

No subtitles.

• Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

 

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

28

Angle cannot be changed.

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

 

 

 

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

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.

 

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

 

 

 

The resume play function

• Memorized positions are cancelled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened. The

does not work.

memorized position on the playlist is also cancelled when the playlist and title are edited.

 

The Video CD picture does

• When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu.

43

not display properly.

• When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during

 

search.

 

 

 

 

Time Slip does not work.

• Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title recorded

43

 

on the disc.

 

When playing PAL disc,

• Set “Transfer” in Picture menu to “Auto”.

29

picture distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

Edit

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot format.

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

4

 

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

6, 7

Cannot create chapters.

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

 

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

 

Cannot mark the start point

• These operations are not possible with still pictures.

or the end point during

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

“Partial Delete” operation.

point.

 

 

 

 

Cannot delete chapters.

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

31

The available recording

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

space doesn’t increase

deleting previously recorded titles.

 

even after deleting

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

recordings on the disc.

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

 

them individually.

 

To reset this unit

 

 

 

 

 

To return all the settings

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

41

other than the main ones to

ratings password, Owner ID and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording

 

the factory preset.

programmes are also cancelled.

 

 

• Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. All the settings other than the programmed

41

 

channels, time settings, disc language settings, ratings level, ratings password, Owner ID and

 

 

remote control code return to the factory presets.

 

 

• Press and hold [2 CH] and [CH 1] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. All the settings except for

 

the ratings level, ratings password, Owner ID and time 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 and hold [* REC] and [q x1.3] on the main unit at the same time

settings.

for 5 or more seconds.

 

 

 

 

To restore the unit if it

• Press and hold [8] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)

freezes due to one of the

 

 

safety devices being

 

 

activated.

 

 

 

 

 

RQT8320

48

Image 48
Contents DVD Recorder Region number supported byExample How to replace the fuse For United Kingdom and Republic of IrelandBefore use EB and EBL area code model onlyTable of contents Safety precautionsIncluded accessories Disc handlingUnit care Remote control Control reference guideMain unit Unit’s displayDisc information Discs you can use for recording and play+R DL VR DVD Video Recording formatRemote control information Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played Types of disc for the type of connected TVConnecting to a television only AV1 Output in the Setup menu ÔConnection Use of the supplied RF coaxial leadsAV1 Output and AV2 Input in the Setup menu Ô ConnectionTo view satellite/digital terrestrial programmes To record satellite/digital terrestrial programmesConnecting to a television and VCR ConnectionTo copy from a VCR Refer to Copying from a video cassette recorder ÔConnecting to an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting to a stereo amplifierOther connections TV Tuning Auto Setup Timer recording from satellite receiver with Video Plus+ TV Tuning Auto SetupPress Video Plus+ Press e to select the programmeSet up to match your television and remote control Selecting television type and aspectTo enjoy progressive video Component and press EnterWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Set up to match your television and remote controlTelevision operation While pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttonsImportant notes for recording It is not possible toRecord continuously From the first layerWhen finalizing the disc When opening the tray without disc finalizationRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes Press 1 2 CH to select the channelPress * REC to start recording To specify a time to stop recording-One Touch Recording Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Press e,r,w,q to select Start and press EnterTimer recording Using Video Plus+ system to make timer recordingsTimer icon Press the numbered buttons to enter the Video Plus+ numberTimer recording To release the programme fromRecording standby Press gMaking timer recordings on the television Check, change or delete a programmeTo cancel the external control Recording from a satellite/digital terrestrial receiverManual Recording To skip unwanted partsPlaying discs Changing audio during playInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Press AudioOperations during play Playing discsUsing menus to play MP3 and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Playing MP3Press Direct Navigator Press e,r to select the trackPlaying still pictures JPEG/TIFF Useful functions during stillPicture play Press e,r,w,q to select the still picture and press EnterUsing on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Enter Return Display StatusFunctions window Status messagePress Status Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press e,r,w,q to select the title Press e,r,w,q to select the chapterTitle operations Chapter operationsCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress w,q to select the source title and press r Press w,q to select the position toEditing and playing playlists/ chapters Playlist operationsCopying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecStart play on the other equipment Using Delete Navigator to delete titles Deleting titlesDeleting titles during play Press Functions Press e,r to select Delete Press EnterDVD Management Enabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalize Creating Top Menu Create Top MenuPress e,r to select Create Top Menu and press EnterLinked operations with the TV Q Link Child LockPress q Play Video Plus+Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settingsUnit’s settings Press e,r to select the tabChanging the unit’s settings DTS MpegPress e,r to change the setting Press Enter when you have finished the settingsChanging the unit’s settings/Set the clock manually Set the clock manuallyResetting channel setting Press e,r to select Connection Press e,r to select TV SystemPress e,r to select the TV system Show Enter Name screenMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide/Glossary GlossarySpecifications Language code listQuechua 8185 Tajik 8471 Zulu 9085 Specifications If you see this symbolFor business users in the European Union Index