Panasonic DMR-EH575 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Operation

 

 

 

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Cannot operate the television.

Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the

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The remote control doesn’t work.

 

code.

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The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

 

 

control.

 

 

 

 

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for more than 5 seconds.

 

 

The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

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You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

 

 

operation.

 

 

Coloured glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

 

Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight

 

 

exposure.

 

 

It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.

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It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.

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The child lock function is activated.

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The unit is on but cannot be

Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.

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operated.

Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

 

The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.

 

One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

 

 

Reset the unit as follows:

 

 

 

1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10

 

 

 

seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

 

Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

 

 

 

2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD activation is slow.

The HDD is in power save mode.

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Cannot eject disc.

The unit is recording.

 

Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby (“EXT-L” on the unit’s

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display blinks when [Í DVD] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby.

 

 

The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [CH W] on the

 

 

 

main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

 

 

 

If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock

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function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot tune channels.

Check the connections.

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Cannot download channel

You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin

 

Scart cable to download channel presets.

 

presets from the television.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Startup is slow.

Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

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Startup takes time in the following situations:

 

 

–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.

 

 

 

–The clock is not set.

 

 

 

–Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.

 

 

 

–For a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.

 

 

 

–When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Example Guide Plus+ system is available in the following countriesThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Inside of productTable of contents HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDVD Video Recording format DVD-Video format+VR +R/+RW Video Recording format HDD and disc informationRecording modes and approximate recording times +R DLPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Discs that cannot be playedHDD and disc information DVD-RNtsc Ntsc TV Ntsc≤§1 PAL TVImportant notes for recording Disk drive handling care HDD Hard disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Disc handling Unit careIncluded accessories Remote control informationRemote control information Disc handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideStandby/on switch Í/I Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guideConnecting a television Connecting a television and VCRUsing a 21-pin Scart cable Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cablesThan the 21-pin Scart terminal ConnectionCable Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiver Connecting with an Hdmi compatible televisionRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function What is Viera Link Hdavi Control ? What is Q Link?Press and hold ¥ Direct TV REC for 1 second QLinkHdavi ControlTM/Q Link Easy control only with Viera remote controlLinked operations with the TV Viera Link Press 3, 4 to select the TV Aspect and press OK If the clock setting menu appearsTo change the on-screen menu language to English Guide Plus+ system settings Press GuideConfirm the message on the screen Guide Plus+ systemGuide Plus+ data download Editing programme listsPress Guide Press Option Press 3, 4 to select Editor and press OKChanging the settings Press 3, 4 to select Setup and press OKGuide Plus+ system settings Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OKSet up to match your television and remote control Press 3, 4 to select ProgressiveTo 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 OthersRecording television programmes Press Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drivePress 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 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OKPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingUsing the Guide Plus+ system to make timer recordings Timer recordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Operations in the Guide Plus+ system Press 3, 4 to select New Timer Press PROG/CHECKPress ShowView Programme and press OKTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and pressPress 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the unit from recording standbyRelief Recording For a successful timer recordingVPS/PDC function Auto Renewal Recording Making timer recordings on the television Recording broadcasts from external equipmentTurn off this unit Press EXT LinkPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsQuick View Changing audio during play Press AudioPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg 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 playRegarding DivX VOD content Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegDivX R Video On Demand Display the unit’s registration codePlaying MP3 discs Playing still picturesPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OKUseful functions during still picture play Press 3, 4 to select Zoom in and press OKPress Status twice To select the still pictures in another folderUsing on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusCommon procedures Disc menu-Setting the disc content Press DisplayStatus messages Press StatusEditing titles/chapters Press Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the titleEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterSet up Protection § Cancel Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsAdd Chapter MoveDelete Navigator Deleting titles during playPress Delete ¢ Available disc space after deletingApproximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlistsDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Speed and recording mode when copying Copying titles or playlistsTo stop copying Before 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 When the top menu is displayedSet Copy Time DVD-V HDDDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording Entering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Press SetCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD and disc management Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc- 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 HDD and disc managementFunction Menu window Child LockPress 3, 4 to select an item Hold appears on the unit’s displayOPEN/CLOSE Changing the unit’s settingsTabs Menus Options Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settingsDisc Changing the unit’s settings SoundDTS MpegHdmi Settings On-Screen MessagesGrey Background FL DisplayOthers Tuning Press 3, 4 to select Manual Tuning and press OKPress 3, 4, 2 To select aTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC Refer to the control reference on Auto-Setup RestartTV System Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OKManual Clock Setting Press 3, 4 to change the settingPress OK when you have finished the settings Press 2, 1 to select the item you want to changeMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesFrequently asked questions Set up14-16 CoverGuide Plus+ VPS/PDC?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 pressedUpdated To reset this unit To return all the settings otherPreset To reset the ratings levelGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index