Panasonic DMR-E80H Maintenance, Recording and timer recording, Cannot record

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Troubleshooting guide

Recording and timer recording

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Reference

Cannot record.

VCR Plusr programming does not work properly.

Timer recording does not work properly.

The unit switches to standby while making a timer record- ing.

The timer program remains even after recording finishes.

Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed.

The available recording time doesn’t increase even after erasing recordings on the disc.

A part or whole of a recorded program has been lost.

Cannot dub to a DVD-R disc using the high speed mode.

≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

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unit can record onto.

 

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. [RAM]

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≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.

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≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).

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≥The disc is protected with DISC SETTING.

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≥The HDD or the disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.

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≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.

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≥The guide channels are incorrect. Go to the Channel menu and correct them with “VCR

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Plusi CH Setting”.

 

≥The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with “Clock Settings”.

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≥The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program.

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≥Different timer program times overlap.

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≥The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with “Clock Settings”.

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≥The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program.

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≥The program remains if you select “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”.

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≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “F” off. Recording stops.

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≥As this unit is unable to erase data written to DVD-RAM with a computer, the available record-

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ing time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc.

 

≥If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting.

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≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously

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recorded programming.

 

≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while

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recording or editing, the program may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.

 

‹We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format the HDD/disc or use a new disc.

≥When recording to the HDD, set “DVD-R compatible Rec” to “On” from the Disc menu. Note 44 that you cannot dub programs to a DVD-R disc using the high speed mode if you recorded the program on a DVD recorder that does not have the “DVD-R compatible Rec” function, even when dubbing to the HDD with this setting “On”.

Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the envi- ronment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating envi- ronment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

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Contents Warranty can be found on ExampleFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteBefore moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty RQLS0233 Inside of productFeatures Table of contents AccessoriesAntenna and television connections Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorderUse Remote controlBatteries Do notPress 3, 4 to select Antenna Sys Tem and press Enter Adding and deleting channelsStation Guide Channel Channel setting VCR Plusi guide channel settingsPress 3, 4 to select VCR Plusr CH Setting and press Enter StepPress 3, 4 to select TV Screen and press Set up to match your televisionTelevision operation Press 3, 4 to select TV Type and press EnterDisc information Safeguards against accidental loss During setupEvent of a power failure HDD Hard disk drivePower button Í, DVD Power Remote controlControl reference guide Main unit Unit’s displayInserting discs Press REC Mode to select the recording mode nextRecording television programs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray and insert a disc leftRecording modes and approximate recording times in hours FR Flexible Recording ModeWatching the television while recording Recording/Dubbing/Transferring of a programRecording from a video cassette recorder Simultaneous rec and play Playing while you are recordingReviewing the recorded images while recording-Time Slip To stop play Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray and insert a disc To pause playUsing the Direct Navigator When a menu screen appears on the televisionPosition Memory Frame-by-frame viewing Other methods of playSlow-motion play SkippingFast forward and rewind-SEARCH Skipping a minute forward-CM SkipSelecting an amount of time to skip- Time Slip Quick ViewPress Display Marking places to play again-MARKERPress Marker Press Select PlayPress TOP Menu Using menus to play MP3 discsUsing the tree screen to find a group Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press EnterUsing VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings Timer recordingSpecify a time to stop recording Press PROG/CHECK or Return Manually programming timer recordingsPress 1 to move through the items Change the items with 3 Auto Renewal Recording Check programsPress 3, 4 to select the program Press Cancel or ADD/DLT to deleteChange or delete the program Or press Enter to changeSelect items for dubbing Select the recording modeDubbing programs or play list Select the dubbing directionPress Dubbing One Touch Dubbing HDD DVDPress 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter Press Enter at the end point Creating play listsPress Enter at the start point Press 3, 4 to select Exit and press EnterPlaying play list scenes Playing play listsTo erase a play list or a play list scene during playback While stopped Editing play listsPreparation For your referenceMove Repeat to erase other scenesEditing programs Direct NavigatorEnter at HDD, Disc setting Disc ProtectionClosed when the disc is Write-protectedPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the character and press Enter Using the numbered buttons to enter charactersEntering text To erase a characterWhile playing HDD, DVD-RAM or Video CD Changing audioPress Audio While playing DVD-Audio or DVD-VideoDisc menu Using on-screen menusCommon procedures Press 3, 4 to select the menuVideo menu Play menuAudio menu On nextPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item When User is selectedPress Functions 3D NRPress Status On-screen displaysChanging the information displayed Display examplesChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsScreen AudioDisplay DTSPress Setup Press Setup to show the menusTabs Menus Options Press 3, 4 to select Auto Clock Setting and press Enter Clock settingsPress 3, 4 to select Manual Clock Setting and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Time Zone Adjust and press EnterPress 3, 4 to select the caption and then press Other channel settingsTo return to the previous screen When you are finished Press 3, 4 to select the channel and then pressHome Theater Enjoying more powerful soundEnjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts One cable TV box/satellite receiver Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiverTwo cable TV boxes Connecting an amplifier or system component Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapesOther video equipment Connecting other video equipmentThis unit Yellow white red Video cable§ Other video equipmentOther antenna connection to the unit Other antenna connectionsOther antenna connection from the unit to the television Glossary How to hold a discHandling precautions Disc handlingOn the television Error messagesOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide Will be the front two speakers only To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth MaintenanceRecording and timer recording Cannot recordProduct Service SpecificationsProduct information Panasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty Limited Warranty only for U.S.AUser memo If YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Limited Warranty only for CanadaWarranty Service Panasonic Canada IncPara disfrutar del vídeo progresivo Guía de referencia rápida en españolConexiones del televisor y de la antena PreparaciónPulse ¥, REC para iniciar la grabación Pulse REC Mode para seleccionar el modo de grabaciónGrabación de progr amas de televisión Reproducción de discosErase IndexElectric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. 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