Panasonic DMR-ES10 Troubleshooting guide, Following do not indicate a problem with this unit

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following 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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 42 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 41 if you reside in Canada.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

 

Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may

Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting

become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R,

breaks.

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.

Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using

Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

a Panasonic disc.)

Image disturbance during search.

The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.

 

(Press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

 

 

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. Change “Off Timer” in the SETUP menu, if you would prefer.

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standby mode.

One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit to turn the unit

 

on.

 

 

 

 

Displays

 

 

 

 

 

The display is dim.

Change “Front Display” in the SETUP menu.

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“12: 00A” is flashing on the

Set the clock.

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unit's display.

 

 

 

 

 

Compared to the actual

The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames

recorded time, the remaining

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be slight a difference between the time

 

time displayed is less.

displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as

 

 

approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

 

The time recorded on the disc

Times shown may disagree with actual times.

and the available time shown

Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or the +R, there is no increase in disc

do not add up.

space.

 

The play time shown for MP3

Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last

does not agree with the actual

recorded title is erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.

 

time.

More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R or

 

the +R 200 times or more.

 

 

While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

 

 

 

TV screen and video

 

 

 

 

 

Television reception worsens

This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It

after connecting the unit.

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

 

Status messages do not

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

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appear.

 

 

 

 

 

The blue background does

Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu.

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not appear.

 

 

 

 

 

The 4: 3 aspect ratio picture

Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set

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expands left and right.

“Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”.

 

Screen size is wrong.

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

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RAM” in the SETUP menu.

 

 

 

 

There is a lot of after-image

Set “MPEG-DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.

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when playing video.

 

 

When playing DVD-Video

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

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using progressive output, one

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

 

part of the picture

 

 

momentarily appears to be

 

 

doubled up.

 

 

 

 

 

There is no apparent change

The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

in picture quality when

 

 

adjusted with the Video menu

 

 

in the on-screen menus.

 

 

The images from this unit do

Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal

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not appear on the television.

or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.

 

 

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

Picture is distorted.

The television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [g] and [q (PLAY/x1.3)]

 

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

 

 

 

 

Reference

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Contents U.S.A -800-211-PANA7262 Canada Warranty can be found onIf you have any questions contact ExampleInstant play Useful featuresQuick Start Instant recordingTable of contents AccessoriesRemote control DVD-RAM Disc informationDiscs you can use for recording and play 12 cm/8 cm Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDisc handling Discs that cannot be playedUnit’s display Remote controlControl reference guide Main unitConnection with a television and video cassette recorder Connection If the antenna connector doesn’t match Connecting an amplifier or system componentPress Enter Press DVD PowerPress Setup Press the numbered buttons to select a channelPress ADD/DLT To return to the previous screen VCR Plus+ guide channel settingsCancel Channel settingPress e, r to select the first character and press q Channel captionsPress e, r to select Channel and press q Press e, r to select the caption and press qTelevision operation When the following indicator appears on Unit’s displaySelecting television type Press e, r to select the item and press EnterPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Recording television programsRecording modes and approximate recording times Recording television programsPress e, r to select the time and press Enter Press q Play during recordingPress Time Slip during recording Press AudioRecording from a video cassette recorder Flexible RecordingPress F Rec Press e, r, w, q to select Start and press EnterPress Schedule To cancel recording when recording has Already begunScheduled recording Press VCR Plus+Check, change or delete a program Manually programming scheduled recordingsChanging audio during play Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray and insert a disc Press q PlayFrame-by-frame Operations during playQuick View Slow-motionPress TOP Menu Using menus to play MP3 and still pictures JPEG/TIFFUsing the tree screen to find a group Playing MP3Press e, r, w, q to select Folder and press SUB Menu Press Enter Press FunctionsPress e, r to select Menu and press Enter Press e, r to select Jpeg Menu and press EnterPress Display Using on-screen menusCommon procedures Disc menu-Setting disc contentFunctions window Status messages Press e, r, w, q to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press Direct Navigator Press e, r, w, q to select the titleTitle Name Title operationsErase Title PropertiesPress Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press e, r to select Playlists and press EnterChapter Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddProviding a disc with a name Setting the protectionErasing all contents of a disc-Format Disc Disc managementCharacter and press Enter Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press e, r, w, q to select aSummary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsDTS Press w, q to select the item you Clock settingsMaintenance SpecificationsGlossary Frequently asked questions CoverPCM DTS Error messages On the televisionOn the unit’s display On-screen menus Troubleshooting guideFollowing do not indicate a problem with this unit Times shown may disagree with actual timesTroubleshooting guide Product information Product ServicePanasonic DVD Recorder Limited Warranty Limited Warranty only for U.S.APanasonic Canada Inc Limited Warranty only for CanadaWarranty Service If YOU Ship the Product to a ServicentreTiempo Instalación básicaConexión con un televisor y videograbadora Cuando el aparato no se utilice durante muchoSintonización automática al enchufar Ajuste de canales guía VCR Plus+Selección del tipo de televisor Grabación de programas de televisión Pulse 1 2 CH para seleccionar el canalReproducción mientras usted está grabando Reproducción de discos Pulse q PlayOperaciones durante la reproducción FCC Note Index
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DMR-ES10 specifications

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