Panasonic DMR-EH575 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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TV screen and video (continued)

 

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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 longer)”

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recording mode.

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

 

–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”.

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–By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be

 

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 when

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

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playing video.

 

 

 

 

 

When playing DVD-Video using

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

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progressive output, one part of

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 AV1 terminal, VIDEO OUT terminal,

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appear on the television.

S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI terminal on this unit.

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

Picture is distorted.

≥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.

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

 

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.

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

 

system.

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

 

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.

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correctly.

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

 

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

 

 

Troubleshooting guide

No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound.

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

Cannot switch audio.

≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.

–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)

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

≥The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.

≥Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

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

≥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 disc tray while DVD drive is selected.

–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”. –When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”. (The default setting is “On”).

≥The amplifier is connected using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable. You cannot switch the audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables.

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

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Contents Guide Plus+ system is available in the following countries ExampleInside of product This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents DVD-Video format HDD and disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording format+R DL +VR +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD and disc information Recording modes and approximate recording timesDVD-R Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played HDD and disc informationPAL TV Ntsc Ntsc TVNtsc ≤§1Important notes for recording HDD Hard disk drive handling care Disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Unit care Disc handlingDisc handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The Included accessoriesRemote control information Remote control informationControl reference guide Remote controlControl reference guide Standby/on switch Í/IMain unit Unit’s displayMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionConnecting a television and VCR Using a 21-pin Scart cableConnection Than the 21-pin Scart terminalCable Connection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Other connectionsConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television Connecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiverRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function QLink What is Viera Link Hdavi Control ?What is Q Link? Press and hold ¥ Direct TV REC for 1 secondEasy control only with Viera remote control Hdavi ControlTM/Q LinkLinked operations with the TV Viera Link If the clock setting menu appears Press 3, 4 to select the TV Aspect and press OKTo change the on-screen menu language to English Guide Plus+ system Guide Plus+ system settingsPress Guide Confirm the message on the screenPress 3, 4 to select Editor and press OK Guide Plus+ data downloadEditing programme lists Press Guide Press OptionPress 3, 4 to select an item and press OK Changing the settingsPress 3, 4 to select Setup and press OK Guide Plus+ system settingsTelevision operation Set up to match your television and remote controlPress 3, 4 to select Progressive To enjoy progressive videoPress Function Menu Press OK Press 3, 4 to select Others Press 3, 4 to select Setup Press OKTest by turning on the television and changing channels Press 3, 4 to select To OthersPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Press W X CH to select the channelTo open the tray without disc finalisation Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To finalise the discPress ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording time Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Recording television programmesPress 1 Play during recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Playing while you are recordingTimer recording Using the Guide Plus+ system to make timer recordingsPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Operations in the Guide Plus+ system Programme and press OK Press 3, 4 to select New TimerPress PROG/CHECK Press ShowViewTo release the unit from recording standby To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OKFor a successful timer recording Relief RecordingVPS/PDC function Auto Renewal Recording Press EXT Link Making timer recordings on the televisionRecording broadcasts from external equipment Turn off this unitPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during playQuick View Press Audio Changing audio during playDiscs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing recorded video contents/Playing playPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegSelecting file type to play Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4 to select the title and press OKDisplay the unit’s registration code Regarding DivX VOD contentPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg DivX R Video On DemandPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK Playing MP3 discsPlaying still pictures Press 3, 4 to select the track and press OKTo select the still pictures in another folder Useful functions during still picture playPress 3, 4 to select Zoom in and press OK Press Status twicePress Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Common procedures Disc menu-Setting the disc contentPress Status Status messagesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersPartial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Title operationsPress Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressChapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddAvailable disc space after deleting Delete NavigatorDeleting titles during play Press Delete ¢Copying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Before copying Speed and recording mode when copyingCopying titles or playlists To stop copyingCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functions To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying To edit the copying listDVD-V HDD Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeWhen the top menu is displayed Set Copy TimeCopying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Press Set Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OKProviding a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD and disc managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc- FormatHDD and disc management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuHold appears on the unit’s display Function Menu windowChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an itemChanging the unit’s settings OPEN/CLOSETabs Menus Options Summary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsDisc Mpeg Changing the unit’s settingsSound DTSFL Display Hdmi SettingsOn-Screen Messages Grey BackgroundOthers To select a TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual Tuning and press OK Press 3, 4, 2Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OK To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSCRefer to the control reference on Auto-Setup Restart TV SystemPress 2, 1 to select the item you want to change Manual Clock SettingPress 3, 4 to change the setting Press OK when you have finished the settingsOn the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s displayCover Frequently asked questionsSet up 14-16VPS/PDC? Guide Plus+Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide When copying, it takes a long Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop Even when is pressedPlay is pressed PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play Play fails to start even whenTo reset the ratings level UpdatedTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index
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