Panasonic DMR-ES40V operating instructions Operation, Picture

Reference		DVD	VHS
Operation				Page
Cannot operate the TV.	≥Change manufacturer code. Some TVs cannot be operated even if you change the code.			18
	≥Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to “TV”.			25, 49
Cannot operate the DVD.	≥Press [DVD] when operating DVD.			10
Cannot operate the VHS.	≥Press [VHS] when operating VHS.			10
The remote control doesn’t	≥The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.			18
work.	≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.			10
	≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.			10
	≥Remove obstacles between the remote control and main unit.			–
	≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight			–
	exposure.
	≥If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or more, the recording			–
	or editing of DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R may be disabled.
The unit is on but cannot be	≥Some operations are prohibited by the disc.			–
operated.	≥The unit is warm (“U59” appears on the unit’s display). Wait until “U59” disappears.			–
	≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.			–
	Reset the unit as follows:
	(1)	Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch to standby.
		If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for
		about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
		Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait for about 1 minute, then
		reconnect it.
	(2)	Press [POWER Í/I] to turn the unit on.
Cannot eject a disc.	≥The unit is recording.			–
	≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, hold down [∫] and [CH, W] on the main unit			–
	simultaneously for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.
Startup is slow	≥Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.			41
	Even if “Quick Start” is set to “On”, startup is slow if the clock is not set, there was a power
	failure or the AC plug has just been connected.
	≥A few dozen seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs			–
	other than DVD-RAM.
	≥Startup takes time for a few minutes after 4:00 a.m. due to system maintenance of this unit.			–
Takes time to read DVD-RAM	≥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 for a long time.
Picture				Page
TV reception worsens after	≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It			–
connecting the unit.	can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers.
The images from the unit do not	≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT terminal or			12, 14
appear on the TV.	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the unit.
Picture is distorted.	≥Make sure that the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.			–
	≥The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [CANCEL] on the remote			–
	control or press and hold [∫] and [“ DVD, DUBBING] at the same time on the main unit until
	the picture is displayed correctly. The setting will change to interlace.
	≥Make sure that progressive output has not been selected when the connected TV is not			–
	progressive compatible. Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. The
	setting will return 480i.

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