Panasonic DMR-E80H operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Power

 

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No power.

≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.

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The unit switches to the

≥This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (Set Up—Off Timer—

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standby mode.

Off). Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

 

 

≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit

—

 

on.

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

The unit is on but cannot be

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

—

operated.

≥Recording drive or playback drive have not been selected properly.

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≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.

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

—

 

Reset the unit as follows:

 

 

1.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í, DVD POWER] for about 10

 

 

seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

 

 

2.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

 

 

 

 

Cannot eject disc.

≥The unit may have a problem. With the power off, press and hold [∫] and [X, CH] at the same

—

 

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

 

 

 

 

Picture

≥When progressive output is on, refer also to “Progressive video” below.

The images from this unit do

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, S-VIDEO OUT

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not appear on the television.

terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit.

 

 

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

—

 

≥When using this unit for the first time, the HDD has nothing recorded on it. You must record a

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program etc. to the HDD before you can enjoy playback.

 

 

≥You have set “TV Type” to “4:3 (480P)” or “16:9 (480P)” in the TV Screen menus, but

the —

 

television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP] on

 

 

the unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

 

 

 

 

Television reception worsens

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

—

after connecting the unit.

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult your

 

 

dealer if reception does not improve.

 

 

≥Due to inherent characteristics of the HDD, the picture may occasionally be disturbed. This is

—

 

normal.

 

 

 

 

Screen size is wrong.

≥Check the settings on your television.

—

 

≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for

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DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen menu.

 

 

 

 

On-screen messages do not

≥Go to the Display menu and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”.

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appear.

≥Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.

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The blue background does

≥Go to the Display menu and select “On” for “Blue Background”.

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not appear.

 

 

 

 

 

There is ghosting.

≥Change the settings for “3D NR”, “Block NR”, and “Mosquito NR” to “0” or turn “MPEG-

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off if it is on.

 

 

 

 

Play stops for a moment dur-

≥Play may stop where two play lists join, but this is not a malfunction.

—

ing Quick View.

 

 

 

 

 

Progressive video

 

 

 

 

 

There is ghosting when pro-

≥Set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problemcausedis by the editing method or material used on

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gressive output is on.

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

 

 

 

 

There is no apparent change

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

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in picture quality when

 

 

adjusted with the Video menu

 

 

in the on-screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Warranty can be found on ExampleFCC Note Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is emptyFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A RQLS0233 Inside of productFeatures Table of contents AccessoriesAntenna and television connections Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorderRemote control BatteriesUse Do notPress 3, 4 to select Antenna Sys Tem and press Enter Adding and deleting channelsVCR Plusi guide channel settings Press 3, 4 to select VCR Plusr CH Setting and press EnterStation Guide Channel Channel setting StepSet up to match your television Television operationPress 3, 4 to select TV Screen and press Press 3, 4 to select TV Type and press EnterDisc information During setup Event of a power failureSafeguards against accidental loss HDD Hard disk driveControl reference guide Remote controlPower button Í, DVD Power Main unit Unit’s displayPress REC Mode to select the recording mode next Recording television programsInserting discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray and insert a disc leftFR Flexible Recording Mode Watching the television while recordingRecording modes and approximate recording times in hours Recording/Dubbing/Transferring of a programRecording from a video cassette recorder Reviewing the recorded images while recording-Time Slip Playing while you are recordingSimultaneous rec and play Playing discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray and insert a discTo stop play To pause playPosition Memory When a menu screen appears on the televisionUsing the Direct Navigator Other methods of play Slow-motion playFrame-by-frame viewing SkippingSkipping a minute forward-CM Skip Selecting an amount of time to skip- Time SlipFast forward and rewind-SEARCH Quick ViewMarking places to play again-MARKER Press MarkerPress Display Press Select PlayUsing menus to play MP3 discs Using the tree screen to find a groupPress TOP Menu Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press EnterSpecify a time to stop recording Timer recordingUsing VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings Press 1 to move through the items Change the items with 3 Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK or Return Auto Renewal Recording Check programsPress Cancel or ADD/DLT to delete Change or delete the programPress 3, 4 to select the program Or press Enter to changeSelect the recording mode Dubbing programs or play listSelect items for dubbing Select the dubbing directionPress 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter One Touch Dubbing HDD DVDPress Dubbing Creating play lists Press Enter at the start pointPress Enter at the end point Press 3, 4 to select Exit and press EnterTo erase a play list or a play list scene during playback Playing play listsPlaying play list scenes Editing play lists PreparationWhile stopped For your referenceMove Repeat to erase other scenesEditing programs Direct NavigatorEnter at HDD, Disc setting Disc ProtectionClosed when the disc is Write-protectedUsing the numbered buttons to enter characters Entering textPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the character and press Enter To erase a characterChanging audio Press AudioWhile playing HDD, DVD-RAM or Video CD While playing DVD-Audio or DVD-VideoUsing on-screen menus Common proceduresDisc menu Press 3, 4 to select the menuPlay menu Audio menuVideo menu On nextWhen User is selected Press FunctionsPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item 3D NROn-screen displays Changing the information displayedPress Status Display examplesChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsAudio DisplayScreen DTSTabs Menus Options Press Setup to show the menusPress Setup Clock settings Press 3, 4 to select Manual Clock Setting and press EnterPress 3, 4 to select Auto Clock Setting and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Time Zone Adjust and press EnterOther channel settings To return to the previous screen When you are finishedPress 3, 4 to select the caption and then press Press 3, 4 to select the channel and then pressEnjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts Enjoying more powerful soundHome Theater Two cable TV boxes Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiverOne cable TV box/satellite receiver Connecting an amplifier or system component Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapesConnecting other video equipment This unit Yellow white red Video cable§Other video equipment Other video equipmentOther antenna connection from the unit to the television Other antenna connectionsOther antenna connection to the unit How to hold a disc Handling precautionsGlossary Disc handlingOn the unit’s display Error messagesOn the television Troubleshooting guide Will be the front two speakers only Maintenance Recording and timer recordingTo clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth Cannot recordProduct information SpecificationsProduct Service User memo Limited Warranty only for U.S.APanasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty Limited Warranty only for Canada Warranty ServiceIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Panasonic Canada IncGuía de referencia rápida en español Conexiones del televisor y de la antenaPara disfrutar del vídeo progresivo PreparaciónPulse REC Mode para seleccionar el modo de grabación Grabación de progr amas de televisiónPulse ¥, REC para iniciar la grabación Reproducción de discosIndex Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. 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