Panasonic DMR-E51 manual Troubleshooting guide, Power, Picture, Progressive video, Sound

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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, consult your dealer for instructions.

Power

No power

≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.

 

 

The unit is on but cannot be

≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display).

operated.

Wait for “U14” to disappear.

 

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

 

Reset the unit as follows:

 

(1)

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

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] (1) 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/I] (1) to turn the unit on.

 

 

The unit switches to standby

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

automatically.

Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

 

 

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

No picture.

≥Make sure the television’s input setting (e.g., AV1) is correct. (pages 10 and 11)

 

≥You have set “Progressive (NTSC)” to “On” in the Connection menu, but the television is not

 

compatible with progressive signals. Press [∫] (7) and [TIME SLIP] (25) 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.

 

 

Screen size is wrong.

≥Check the settings on your television.

 

≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “Norm (4:3) TV Settings (DVD-Video)” or “Norm (4:3) TV

 

Settings (DVD-RAM)” in the Connection menu. (pages 12 and 53)

 

 

The picture flickers.

≥Adjust the television’s vertical hold. Read the television’s operating instructions or consult your

 

dealer.

 

 

On-screen messages do not

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “Automatic” for “On-Screen Messages”. (page 53)

appear.

Press [STATUS] (28) to show the on-screen messages constantly.

 

 

The grey background does not

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and select “On” for “Grey Background”. (page 53)

appear.

 

 

 

 

 

Progressive video

 

 

There is ghosting when you progressive output is on.

There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Video menu in the on- screen menus.

≥Set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused by editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace out put. (page 44)

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

Sound

No sound.

Low volume.

Distorted sound.

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

Cannot switch audio during stereo or NICAM broadcasts.

≥Check the connections. (pages 10 and 11)

≥Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. (pages 46, 47 and 54) ≥Turn V.S.S. to “OFF” if it causes distortion. (page 44)

≥Press [AUDIO] (31) on the remote control to select the desired audio type. (page 16) [DVD-R]

≥Go to Sound in the SETUP menus and choose the correct setting with “Bilingual Audio Selection”. (page 52)

≥You have used digital connection. Connect to other equipment using audio cables (analog connection). (pages 10, 11 and 47)

≥You cannot change the audio type when using DVD-R.

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Contents DVD Video Recorder Contents B @ N Control reference guide Remote controlMain unit Entering titlesControl reference guide Unit’s displayVaro DisplaysVarning VorsichtBatteries Remote controlUse Television operationDiscs you can use DiscsDiscs you can use for recording and play Play-only discsAudio format logos Discs that cannot be playedTypes of disc for the type of connected DiscsSockets Connecting and Setting upConnect as following steps Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder Connecting and Setting upTo cancel Auto Setup before it finishes Auto SetupClock setting menu appears after Auto Setup finishes Selecting TV screen typeErasing a programme that is being played When a menu screen appears on the televisionPlaying discs Quick View Play t1.3 Starting play from where you stopped it Resume FunctionFast forward and rewind-SEARCH Slow-motion playSelecting an amount of time to skip Time Slip SkippingManual Skip Changing audio When using DVD-RMarking positions directly Using Display menus to mark positionsMarking places to play again Marker Using the tree screen to find a group Using menus to play MP3 discsRecording television programmes Recording television programmes Flexible recording mode FROne Touch Recording-Specify a time to stop recording Simultaneous recording and play Playing while you are recordingTo stop play and recording Press Direct NavigatorUsing the Functions window Using the Functions windowChecking the recording during recording Time Slip Watching the television while recordingFunctions window icons Using the Functions windowUsing G-CODEnumber to make timer recording Timer recordingPress G-Code 2 button Press the numeric buttons 4 to enter the G-CODEnumberIf - appears under Name after entering a CODEnumber Timer recordingTo change the programme To put the unit on recording standby To change the timer recording programmeManual programming To clear a timer recording programme Starting and canceling programmesTo put the unit on recording standby Press , Timer To check programmesRecording from a video cassette player When connected to the other equipment≥Select AV1, AV2 or AV3 Press ≥Stop play on the other equipment as wellAbout Disc Information Entering titlesEnter Title Releasing disc protection Disc ProtectionDisc Information Use 3, 4 10 to select Disc Protection and press EnterFormat Erase all programmesFinalize -Creating DVD-Video Select No in or Cancel in and press Enter Press ReturnUse 3, 4 10 to select Finalize and press Enter To stop finalizingSelecting programmes to play Using the Direct NavigatorDinosaur About the programme listEntering and editing programme titles Checking programme contentsErasing programmes Releasing programme protection Protecting programmesPadlock mark appears Padlock mark disappearsDividing programmes Erasing parts of a programmeTo erase another part of the same programme To change the point to divideDisplaying Play List Using Play List to edit programmesPlay Scenes Edit PL Copy PL Erase Enter Title Properties About the Play List Scene screenCreating Play List Using Play List to edit programmesTo specify another scene Select Next after and press Enter 10, then repeat steps 3To erase a Play List or a Play List Scene during play Playing Play ListPlaying Scenes Moving a Scene Adding Scenes to a Play ListErasing a Scene from a Play List To re-edit a Play List SceneCopying Play List Checking Play LIST’s contentsErasing a Play List Titling Play ListDisc menu Using Display menusCommon procedures Sound menu Play menuPicture menu If the Video CD has playback control Repeat playUse 3, 4 Enjoying more powerful sound To cancel the Child LockChild Lock Upgrading your systemConnecting an analog amplifier or system component B Connecting a digital amplifier or system component aUpgrading your system To enjoy Dolby Pro LogicUse 3, 4 10 to select Progressive Ntsc and press Enter Use 3, 4 10 to select Ntsc and press EnterTo enjoy progressive video Component Video OUT terminalConnecting a video cassette recorder Press Functions Changing the unit’s settingsTuning Summary of settingsSettings Changing the unit’s settingsSound PictureConnection DisplayDigital output Entering a password RatingsUse 3, 4 10 to select the Settings tab and press 2 or 1 Remote Setting≥The Setup screen appears ≥Use 1, the factory set code, under normal circumstancesChannel Settings Clock SettingsSelecting the manual tuning Handling the Tuning BOX screenAdding, deleting and moving channels Auto-Setup RestartUse 2, 1 10 to select Yes and press Enter Country Settings DMR-E50GN onlyShipping Condition Changing the information displayed Status displaysDisplay examples Press Status 28 to change the information displayedDisc handling Maintenance and HandlingMaintenance 1 ch Glossary Title/Chapter DVD-Video Glossary Track ExampleSelf-diagnosis Service Unit status Solutions NumberInformation Error displaysError messages Causes and solutions Power Troubleshooting guidePicture Progressive videoRemote control Troubleshooting guideDisplays PlayRecording and timer recording DMR-E50GN SpecificationsDMR-E51GCS Page Index
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