Panasonic DMR-EH57, DMR-EH67 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect

≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

 

 

are stretched vertically.

–[-R][-R]DL][-RW‹V›]If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or

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longer)” recording mode.

 

 

 

–If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW.

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–If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.

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When you want to record 16:9 programme in the same aspect, set “Rec for High Speed

 

 

 

Copy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “16:9”.

 

 

 

–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.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

instructions.

 

 

There is a lot of after-image

≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

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when playing video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When playing DVD-Video using

≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method

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progressive output, one part of

or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

 

 

the picture momentarily appears

 

 

 

to be doubled up.

 

 

 

There is no apparent change in

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

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picture quality when adjusted

 

 

 

with the Picture menu in the on-

 

 

 

screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The images from this unit do not

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal,

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appear on the television.

S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on

 

 

 

this unit.

 

 

Picture is distorted.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.

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≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.

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Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5

 

 

 

seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.

 

 

 

≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While

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stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.

 

 

 

The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

 

 

 

≥When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with this unit’s TV

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system.

 

 

 

≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

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Reduce the number of connected devices.

 

 

The picture is distorted during

≥You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or unfavorable weather

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play, or video will not play

conditions.

 

 

correctly.

≥The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between recorded titles in

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the following situations:

 

 

 

–between titles recorded with different recording modes.

 

 

 

–between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.

 

 

 

–between scenes recorded with different resolutions.

 

 

 

–between playlist chapters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the

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Low volume.

amplifier if you have connected one.

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Distorted sound.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

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Cannot hear the desired audio

≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.

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type.

–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.

 

 

 

–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

 

 

 

≥Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)

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≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

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Reduce the number of connected devices.

 

 

 

≥The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT

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terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

 

 

 

≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital Audio Output” to

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“HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.

 

 

 

≥Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected

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with an HDMI cable.

 

 

 

≥If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, you

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can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast.

 

 

 

If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

 

 

 

+R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.

 

 

Cannot switch audio.

≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.

 

 

 

–When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the

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disc tray while DVD drive is selected.

 

 

 

–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.

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–When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”. (The default setting is “On”.)

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≥The amplifier is connected using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable. You cannot switch

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the audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using

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audio cables.

 

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≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

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Contents Model No. DMR-EH57 RQT8906-LExample If you see this symbol How to replace the fuseFor Saudi Arabia Before useTable of contents HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDVD Video Recording format DVD-Video formatHDD, disc and card information Recording modes and approximate recording timesDVD-R DL +R DLPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Discs that cannot be playedHDD, disc and card information Cards you can use on this unit EH67 Suitable SD CardsStructure of folders displayed by this unit EH67 DVD-RAMImportant notes for recording HDD Hard disk drive handling care Disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Disc and card handling Unit careIncluded accessories Remote control informationBatteries UseRemote control Control reference guideAustraliaandN.Z Turn the unit onMain unit Unit’s displayControl reference guide Opening the front panelConnecting a television When the unit is not to be used for a long timeMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Read AC Mains Lead on Before ConnectionConnecting a television and VCR ReadAC Mains Lead on Before Connection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionPower on link Power off linkViera Link Hdavi Control TM Easy playbackEasy control only with Viera remote control Press 3, 4 to change the setting Press OK when you have finishedSettings Press 2, 1 to select the item you Want to changeTo enjoy progressive video Television operationPress 3, 4 to select Setup Press OK Test by turning on the television and changing channelsPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press Function Menu Press OK Press 3, 4 to select OthersPress REC Mode to select Recording mode XP, SP, LP or EPPress W X CH to select the channel Press ¥ REC to start recordingDisc Insertion/Ejection Recording television programmesTo finalise the disc To open the tray without disc finalisationRecording settings for High Speed Copy To specify a time to stop recording- One Touch RecordingRecording television programmes Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timeFlexible Recording Press F RecPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Playing while you are recordingTimer recording Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsPress G-Code Press the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumberManually programming timer recordings Timer recordingPress PROG/CHECK To cancel recording when recording has already begun Timer recordingPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OKCheck, change or delete a programme Relief RecordingAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Quick ViewManual Skip Changing audio during playPress Audio Contents/Playing play-only Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Discs/Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegPlaying DivX discs Press Direct NavigatorPress 3, 4 to select the title and press OK Selecting file type to playPlaying MP3 discs Press 3, 4 to select the track and press OKPlaying DivX discs, MP3 Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OKPlaying still pictures Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD driveSlide Show Setting Useful functions during still picture playStart Slide Show Slide IntervalUsing on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusCommon procedures Disc menu-Setting the disc contentStatus messages Press StatusEditing titles/chapters Press 3, 4, 2Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Set up Protection § Cancel Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating, editing and playing playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressCreating playlists Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsAdd Chapter MoveEditing still pictures EH67 To edit the albumTo edit still picture Useful functions during still pictureCancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK Album and picture operationPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press OK Add PicturesDelete Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title and press OKDeleting titles or pictures during play Press Delete ¢Copying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Speed and recording mode when copying CopyCopying titles or playlists To stop copyingCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To return to the previous screen Recording and playing while copyingTo edit the copying list Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsSetting the unit to copy according to the set time Set Copy TimeCopying SD Video from an SD Card EH67 VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMCopying using the copying list Copying still pictures EH67Register still pictures for copy To register individual still picturesCopying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All Pictures Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press OK Pictures and press OKCopying from a video cassette recorder Start play on the other equipmentPress REC DV automatic recording DV Auto RecSetting the protection Common proceduresHDD, disc and card management Press OKDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinaliseCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu Press 3, 4 to select Create Top Menu and press OKEntering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Press SetFunction Menu window Child LockPress 3, 4 to select an item and press OK LockChanging the unit’s settings OPEN/CLOSEExit Function Tabs MenusSummary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsTabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Changing the unit’s settings SoundDTS MpegHdmi Settings§ On-Screen MessagesGrey Background FL DisplayClock Power Save Default SettingsQuick Start CountryTuning Press 3, 4 to select Tuning and pressPress 3, 4 to select Manual Tuning and press OK Unit’s settingsPress 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OK To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSCRefer to the control reference on Auto-Setup Restart TV SystemClock Settings Press OK when you have finished the settingsClock starts Messages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesFrequently asked questions Set upCover Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record Timer recording does not stopEven when is pressed When copying, it takes a longPassword You want to cancel the ratingsPlay Play fails to start even when Play is pressedCopying, deleting and setting To reset this unit To return all the settings otherPreset To reset the ratings levelTroubleshooting guide/Glossary GlossaryRGB Specifications Safety precautions Index Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8906-L
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