Panasonic DMR-E51 manual Troubleshooting guide, Displays, Play, Remote control

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Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Displays

The display is dim.

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

“NO READ” appears on the unit’s display after using a lens cleaner.

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus and change the display’s brightness with “FL Display”. (page 53)

≥The clock is not set.

Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and set the clock with “Clock”. (page 56)

≥Take the cleaner out of the unit.

Play

Play fails to start even when [1]

(21)is pressed.

Play starts but then stops immediately.

“NO READ”, “UNSUPPORT”, “NO DISC” or “NO PLAY” appears on the unit’s display.

No response when buttons pressed.

A title or chapter doesn’t play when it is selected.

Picture distorted during search.

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

Soundtrack/subtitle language not the one selected with the SETUP menus.

No subtitles.

Angle cannot be changed.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. (page 13)

≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD and MP3 disc. (page 8)

≥The disc is dirty. Clean it. (page 60)

≥The disc may be badly scratched. (page 60) ≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R.

≥If “” appears on the television

the operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥If the unit is not operating at all, press [ , TIMER] (12) to switch the unit to standby, then press [ , TIMER] (12) again to turn the unit on. The unit may not be operating correctly due to lightning, static electricity, or some other external factor.

≥The Child Lock function is activated. (page 46)

≥Some titles and chapters on DVD-Video are not played when you have changed the ratings level. (page 54)

≥Some distortion is normal.

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.

≥You may have to use the disc’s own menus to select languages.

≥The language is not recorded on the disc. (page 51)

≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc. ≥Turn the subtitles on. (page 43)

≥This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded (“” appears on the display).

≥Return the unit's settings to the initial state (factory setting).

With the tray open, keep pressing [:/6] and [5/9] (42) on the main unit simultaneously for 5 or more seconds.

Remote control

The remote control doesn’t work.

Cannot operate the television.

≥The unit is on standby to make a timer recording (“ ” on the unit’s display is on). (page 24) ≥[DVD, TV] (15) is not switched to “DVD”.

Switch to “DVD” when operating this unit. (page 7) ≥The remote control code is wrong.

Change to the correct code. (page 55)

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. (page 7)

≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit. (page 7) ≥Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit.

≥The Child Lock function is activated. (page 46)

≥The remote control code is wrong.

Change to the correct code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. (page 7)

≥[DVD, TV] (15) is not switched to “TV”.

Switch to “TV” when operating the television. (page 7)

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Contents DVD Video Recorder Contents B @ N Main unit Remote controlControl reference guide Entering titlesUnit’s display Control reference guideVarning DisplaysVaro VorsichtUse Remote controlBatteries Television operationDiscs you can use for recording and play DiscsDiscs you can use Play-only discsTypes of disc for the type of connected Discs that cannot be playedAudio format logos DiscsConnecting and Setting up Connect as following stepsSockets Connecting and Setting up Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorderClock setting menu appears after Auto Setup finishes Auto SetupTo cancel Auto Setup before it finishes Selecting TV screen typeWhen a menu screen appears on the television Playing discsErasing a programme that is being played Fast forward and rewind-SEARCH Starting play from where you stopped it Resume FunctionQuick View Play t1.3 Slow-motion playSkipping Manual SkipSelecting an amount of time to skip Time Slip When using DVD-R Changing audioUsing Display menus to mark positions Marking places to play again MarkerMarking positions directly Using menus to play MP3 discs Using the tree screen to find a groupRecording television programmes Flexible recording mode FR One Touch Recording-Specify a time to stop recordingRecording television programmes To stop play and recording Playing while you are recordingSimultaneous recording and play Press Direct NavigatorChecking the recording during recording Time Slip Using the Functions windowUsing the Functions window Watching the television while recordingUsing the Functions window Functions window iconsPress G-Code 2 button Timer recordingUsing G-CODEnumber to make timer recording Press the numeric buttons 4 to enter the G-CODEnumberTimer recording To change the programmeIf - appears under Name after entering a CODEnumber To change the timer recording programme Manual programmingTo put the unit on recording standby To put the unit on recording standby Press , Timer Starting and canceling programmesTo clear a timer recording programme To check programmes≥Select AV1, AV2 or AV3 When connected to the other equipmentRecording from a video cassette player Press ≥Stop play on the other equipment as wellEntering titles Enter TitleAbout Disc Information Disc Information Disc ProtectionReleasing disc protection Use 3, 4 10 to select Disc Protection and press EnterErase all programmes FormatUse 3, 4 10 to select Finalize and press Enter Select No in or Cancel in and press Enter Press ReturnFinalize -Creating DVD-Video To stop finalizingDinosaur Using the Direct NavigatorSelecting programmes to play About the programme listChecking programme contents Erasing programmesEntering and editing programme titles Padlock mark appears Protecting programmesReleasing programme protection Padlock mark disappearsTo erase another part of the same programme Erasing parts of a programmeDividing programmes To change the point to dividePlay Scenes Edit PL Copy PL Erase Enter Title Properties Using Play List to edit programmesDisplaying Play List About the Play List Scene screenTo specify another scene Using Play List to edit programmesCreating Play List Select Next after and press Enter 10, then repeat steps 3Playing Play List Playing ScenesTo erase a Play List or a Play List Scene during play Adding Scenes to a Play List Moving a SceneTo re-edit a Play List Scene Erasing a Scene from a Play ListErasing a Play List Checking Play LIST’s contentsCopying Play List Titling Play ListUsing Display menus Common proceduresDisc menu Play menu Picture menuSound menu Repeat play Use 3, 4If the Video CD has playback control Child Lock To cancel the Child LockEnjoying more powerful sound Upgrading your systemUpgrading your system Connecting a digital amplifier or system component aConnecting an analog amplifier or system component B To enjoy Dolby Pro LogicTo enjoy progressive video Use 3, 4 10 to select Ntsc and press EnterUse 3, 4 10 to select Progressive Ntsc and press Enter Component Video OUT terminalConnecting a video cassette recorder Changing the unit’s settings Press FunctionsSettings Summary of settingsTuning Changing the unit’s settingsPicture SoundDisplay ConnectionEntering a password Ratings Digital output≥The Setup screen appears Remote SettingUse 3, 4 10 to select the Settings tab and press 2 or 1 ≥Use 1, the factory set code, under normal circumstancesSelecting the manual tuning Clock SettingsChannel Settings Handling the Tuning BOX screenAuto-Setup Restart Adding, deleting and moving channelsCountry Settings DMR-E50GN only Shipping ConditionUse 2, 1 10 to select Yes and press Enter Display examples Status displaysChanging the information displayed Press Status 28 to change the information displayedMaintenance and Handling MaintenanceDisc handling Glossary 1 chTrack GlossaryTitle/Chapter DVD-Video Example Service Unit status Solutions Number Self-diagnosisError displays Error messages Causes and solutionsInformation Picture Troubleshooting guidePower Progressive videoDisplays Troubleshooting guideRemote control PlayRecording and timer recording Specifications DMR-E51GCSDMR-E50GN Page Index
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