Panasonic DMR-EA38V warranty Playback Issues, Picture

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Troubleshooting Guide

Playback Issues

 

 

Picture

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TV reception worsens after

 

This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and

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connecting the unit.

 

other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from

 

 

 

 

 

 

electronics retailers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The images from the unit do not

Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.

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appear on the TV.

 

Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

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Picture is distorted.

 

 

 

The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold []

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and [] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to

 

 

 

 

 

 

interlace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When connecting with component video cables to a television, check if

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there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier. If so, turn off the

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment connected with an HDMI cable and set the “HDMI Priority” to

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Off” in the Setup menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI

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Priority” to “On” in the Setup menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with

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HDMI cables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduce the number of connected devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status messages do not appear.

Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.

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The gray background does not

 

Select “On” in “Gray Background” in the Setup menu.

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appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands

If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” in the

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left and right.

 

Setup menu to “Normal”.

 

 

Screen size is wrong.

 

Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”, or “4:3

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TV settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a lot of after-images when

Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.

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playing video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When playing DVD-Video using

This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on

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progressive output, one part of the

DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output.

 

 

picture momentarily appears to be

When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps

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doubled up.

 

below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)Set “HDMI Priority” in the Setup menu to “Off” ( 59).

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)Set “Component Output Signal” in the Setup menu to “480i” ( 58).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no apparent change

 

The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.

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in picture quality when making

 

 

 

 

adjustments in the Video menu

 

 

 

using the on-screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback images of DVD-Video are

When you set “Progressive/24p” to “24p”, images of DVD-Video

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not smooth.

 

incompatible with 24p may not be played smoothly. Set to “Auto1” or

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Auto2”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Region number supported by this unit Warranty can be found onRQT9058-P If you have any questions contactPrecautions Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenMaintenance When the unit is not to be used for a long timeUnit Care Table of Contents, Accessories About batteries Using the remote control AccessoriesRemote Control Information To order accessories, refer to Accessory Purchases onUnit’s Display Control Reference GuideMain Unit Unit’s displayRemote Control Rear PanelConnecting to a Television and a Set Top Box Basic ConnectionRegarding Hdavi Control function Rear of TVHdmi cable Audio/video cable Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock ,  to select Test, then OK To confi rm new date and time 11 ,  to change the settingAcquiring the setting information from the TV Viera Repeat steps 10-11 to change other itemsMedia Handling To select the DVD drive Stopping Play Pausing PlayTo turn the unit on Playing a DiscVHS indicator lights up on the unit Playing a Video CassettePress  Stop Press  Pause Press again to restart play Recording Set Top Box Programs To select the recording modeTo start recording Pausing Recording To select desired channelWhen you have fi nished programming Scheduled RecordingUnit is turned off Seconds − If you press  STOP, you can cancel copyingCopying Recordings − or −Press and hold for about 3 seconds Copying Recordings DVD VHS to select Delete then OK Important Once deleted, contents cannot be recoveredDeleting Recordings Delete NavigatorImportant Notes for Recording Yes12 cm 5 Advanced Recording DVD Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording TimeVHS Recording Modes and Estimated Recording Time When the format confirmation screen is displayed When removing a recorded disc to select Yes, then OK Play at least 20 seconds after recording starts Repeatedly until the desired time is reached, , ,  to select Start, then OK , , ,  to select the recording to play, then OKTo select the drive To cancel a scheduled recording ProgressAdvanced Scheduled Recording  to select Stop recording, then OKRecording from an External Device  to select Record to DVD then When DV camcorder connection screen does not appearWhen recording finishes Recording from a DV CamcorderAdvanced Disc Playback ,  to select Zoom In, then, , ,  to select an item, then Play Press and hold To select the audio,  to select the time, then Playing Playlists View ChaptersPlaylist Properties  while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen Playing MP3sTo select the DVD or USB drive ,  to select a group, then,  to select Start Slideshow, then OK Playing Still Pictures Jpeg, , ,  to select an album , , ,  to select an album, then OK,  to select Zoom In, then OK,  to select Slideshow w/ SNDTRK, then OK Advanced Video Cassette Playback To fast-forward the tape To rewind the tapePress and hold for about 2 seconds Press and hold for about 5 or more seconds Repeatedly, to select the audio optionSimultaneously Status Messages To display on-screen indicatorsOn-screen Display Indicators for Video Cassette Playback Press Status to cycle through available displaysEntering Text When you’ve fi nished Entering textFunctions Window ,  to select a menu item, then OKWhat is Viera Link Hdavi Control? Press PLAY2, Direct NAVIGATOR, SCHEDULE, etcWhen not using Hdavi Control Easy control only with Viera Remote ControlUsing the Control Panel Then OKTo display the menu list Recordings−Editing, , ,  to select a recording ,  to select Edit Name thenAt the point you want to  to select Yes, then,  to select Divide Recording ,  to select Change DivideStill Pictures−Editing  ,  to select Album Name, then OK Set Protection/Cancel Protection,  to select Yes or No, then Delete Album/Delete PictureCopying Still Pictures 4a , , ,  to select the album, then Delete Deleting Still Pictures,  to select Delete then OK Deleting an albumChapters−Creating, Editing ,  select Disc Name, then DVD and Card ManagementTo select the drive DVD or ,  to select DVD Management or Card Management, then OKDeleting All Recordings Message appears when deleting is fi nishedTo complete Formatting Discs or CardsSelecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First ,  to select Create DVD TopMenu, then  to select Start, then OK FinalizingDisc Menu Setting DVD On-Screen MenusAccessing the DVD On-Screen Menus Play MenuAudio Menu Language code listVideo Menu Other MenuSetup Menus IR SettingsBox Type, then OK To confi rm new date and time and to initiate the clock ,  to select Setup, then Press ,  to select Quick Start, then,  to select Audio Language, then OK Settings for Playback,  to select Subtitle Language, then OK ,  to select Menu Language, then OK,  to select Output Level ,  to select Lighter orDarker, then Select Audio Channel For DV Input ,  to select PCM Down Conversion, then OKDigital Audio Output Status Messages,  to select Set, then OK ,  to select On, then OK ,  to select CC reset, then,  to select Automatic or Off, then OK ,  to select Display, then Component Output Signal TV settings for DVD-RAMTV settings for DVD-Video TV Aspect,  to select Hdmi Priority, then OK Functions of HdmiLength, then OK ,  to select VHS, then ,  to select Select Tape T180, then OKOn the right using the numbered Other SettingsPoint the remote control at the TV or Set Top Box Enter the code from the tableCable Box/Digital Video Recorder Combination Remote Control Codes for the Set Top Box Cable BoxSatellite Receiver Satellite Receiver / Digital Video Recorder CombinationTerminal Connection Options for Improved Playback QualityDVD output and DVD/VHS output Red WhiteYellowincludedRedWhiteYellow ComponentVideo cables Using an Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface Cable Rear of Amplifier or System ComponentRear of Amplifier or System Component Rear of TV Disc Information Usable Discs for Recording and PlaybackPlay-only Discs Discs that Cannot be PlayedMedia Care SD Cards Usable with this Unit SD Card and USB Memory InformationUSB memories you can use with this unit  Compatible USB memoriesMP3 File Information How to structure MP3 foldersMP3s and Still Pictures Jpeg Still Picture Jpeg InformationFrequently Asked Questions SetupDiscs Recording USBError Messages On the Unit’s DisplayOn the TV To open the disc tray Troubleshooting GuidePower Press and hold for more than 10 seconds Press and hold both buttons for about 5 secondsGeneral Issues Following does not indicate a problem with the unitOperation USB Playback Issues PictureSound Tracks No subtitles VHS Troubleshooting Guide Recording Issues Editing IssuesGlossary Specifications DVD-RWProduct Service Product informationLimited Warranty Limited WarrantyAjuste del control Power para encender el aparatoReferencia rápida en español Spanish Quick Reference Del aparato Integrando el Convertidor y elReproducción de discos o videocasetes ,  para seleccionar el elemento, luego OKPara confi rmar una nueva fecha y hora Consejos prácticosDeseado  para seleccionar Borrar, y luego OK Oprima y mantengaPara copiar sin fi nalizar CopiarIndex Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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