Panasonic DMR-E20 warranty Disc handling, Self-diagnosis

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Disc handling

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.)

ºHow to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

º If there is dirt or condensation on the disc !?

Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from the cold.

DVD-RAM and DVD-R

Clean and dry only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and DVD-R.

DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

ºHandling precautions

³Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

³Do not use cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity pre- vention liquids or any other solvent.

³Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

³Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

³Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

³Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked. !?

ºDo not place or store discs in the following

places

³Locations exposed to direct sunlight ³Humid or dusty locations

³Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance

Reference

Self-diagnosis

The service numbers (“U” followed by two digits) and messages shown in the table appear.

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers

³.

 

Service number

Possible solutions are indicated with “ !?

” on the relative pag-

es in the operating instructions.

 

 

 

 

Service

Unit status

Solutions

number

 

 

 

 

 

U11

The disc is dirty or badly

³Follow the instructions in “Disc handling” to clean the disc if it is dirty. ³

 

scratched.

³The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t disappear. ³

 

 

 

 

You have inserted a disc

³Insert a disc the unit can play or record on. 6

 

the unit cannot play or

 

 

record on.

 

 

 

 

U14 !?

The unit is hot.

³The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it.

 

 

Wait for about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear.

 

 

³Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit.

 

 

³Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

 

 

 

U99

The unit fails to operate

³Press [ê/I, POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now press [ê/I, POWER] again to turn

 

properly.

the unit on.

 

 

 

CHK

The remote control and

³Change the code on the remote control or main unit. ¢, £

REMOTE

main unit are using

 

 

different codes.

 

 

 

 

RQT6035

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Contents Servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 103 Warranty can be found onFCC Note AccessoriesRefer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel User memo Model NumberSerial Number A. only Product Registration CardTable of contents Features Play-only discs DiscsDiscs you can use for recording and play Discs that cannot be playedAfter finalizing… Audio format logosBefore finalizing… Recording to DVD-RMain unit Remote controlControl reference guide Opening the front panelUnit’s display Center circle e.g. DVD-RAMSet up steps Follow these steps to connect and set-up this unitConnecting a cable TV box Using play lists to edit programsUsing VCR Plusr codes Manual programming Using on-screen menu icons Changing the unit’s settings»B Use Remote control»A Batteries Do notTelevision operation Refer to the chart below for the codePress and hold TV, Power ê For your televisionAntenna and television connections When you have finished connecting the unitConserving power Basic connectionB P R Video OUT terminalComponent Video OUT terminal Video cable Not includedPress Enter Plug-in Auto TuningPress ê, Power to turn the unit on ³CATV Mode Band Stations received by cable Plug-in Auto Tuning³TV Mode Band Stations received by Airwaves Channel planPress the numbered buttons to select Channel settingsUsing the remote control to Add and delete channels ChannelVCR Plus r guide Channel settingsChannel settings Press ActionTo end the setting If you make a mistakeUse the joystick 2, 1 to select TV Screen tab Selecting TV screenType To return to the previous screenTo stop play a Auto power-offPress 1, Play To pause play» stopped it Resume Function Starting play from where youTo cancel the resume function Press º, Stop»B Slow-motion play »A Fast forward and rewind-SEARCHPress 6, SLOW/SEARCH or »C Frame-by-frame viewingPress the numbered buttons to select the item »A SkippingPress , Skip or 9, Skip During play or while pausedRecording television programs Press ´, REC to start recordingPress ´, REC to select the recording time To cancel» One Touch Recording Specify a time to stop recording To show the time remaining until recording fin Ishes CPress TOP MENU, Direct NAVI- Gator Playing while you are recording»B Simultaneous rec and play Use the joystick 3, 4 to select a program and press EnterPress Time Slip While recording or timer recordingReviewing the recorded images While recording Time Slip To continue to show both the recording and play ImagesAbout the top window Using the top windowUsing the top window Press TOP Window to show the top windowTop window icons IconItems Discs Pages » Selecting an amount of time to Skip-Time Slip Convenient features» Skipping a minute forward CM skip »B A-B repeat play »A Repeat playUse the joystick 3 If the Video CD has playback controlAudio during television reception Changing audioPress Audio to select the audio type ³While receiving SAP broadcasts When using DVD-RTo change the audio type ³During playPress Marker Write at the point you want to mark When selecting markers 11 AboveMarking places to play again Use the joystick 2, 1 to select a marker numberUse the joystick 2, 1 to select the next asterisk ¢ When marking positions 11To mark points using the marker icon Press Enter at the point you wantProgram play Press the numbered buttons to select the trackEnjoying virtual surround » sound effects V.S.S To cancel random play»A Random play Press V.S.SPress Display Using on-screen menu iconsCommon procedures Use the joystick 3, 4 to select the menuIcons for disc information ContentIcon Content IconUsing on-screen menu icons Icons for unit informationPress VCR Plusr Using VCR Plusr codes to makeTimer recording Press the numbered buttons to enterFlexible recording mode FR Press ê, PowerTimer recording »A standby To put the unit on timer recordingTimer recording setting screen from on Press Enter when you have finished making changesTo change the timer recording program ³CHANNEL Channel number and caption ³DATE !?Manually programming Unit to make timer recordingPress Enter when you have finished programming the timer Press PROG/CHECK» program To delete a timer recordingTimer recording To continue programming To end programming»A To check programs Releasing the unit from timer StandbyPress ê, POWER, then º, Stop within 5 seconds Select To skip unwanted partsInput Enter Title Disc settingAbout Disc Setting Use the joystick 3, 4 to select Enter Title and press EnterEnter Title Disc settingUse the joystick 3, 4, 2, 1 to select SET and press Enter To correct a characterTo stop partway through Disc ProtectionUse the joystick 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter DiscProtection When you press EnterReleasing disc Protection isUse the joystick 3, 4 to select Format and press Enter ³Switch DVD, TV to DVD ³Insert the disc you want to formatFormat Use the joystick 2, 1 to select Start and press EnterTo stop finalizing Finalize-Creating DVD-VideoUse Joystick Select Finalize and press Enter To clear the program list Using the direct navigatorSelecting programs to play Program list appearsAbout the program list Use the joystick 3, 4, 2, 1 to Erasing programsPress TOP Window Select Direct NavigatorEntering and editing program TitlesPadlock mark appears Protecting programsProtection Releasing program Padlock mark disappearsChecking program contents Shorten Segment Erasing parts of a programShorten Segment Use the joystick 2, 1 to select Erase and press Enter Press Return or select Cancel and press Enter in stepUse the joystick 3, 4 to select Exit and press Enter To erase another part of the same programSelect Play List and press Displaying play listsUse the joystick 3, 4, 2, 1 to To clear the play list screenTo specify another scene Creating play listsList and press Enter To stop play list play Playing play listsUse the joystick 3, 4 Select Play List ³Insert a disc you created play lists onPlay Scenes Playing play list scenesEditing play list scenes To stop scene playTo add other scenes Use the joystick 3, 4 to select Edit Scenes and press EnterEdit Scenes Adding scenes to a play listUse the joystick 2, 1 to select Re-edit and press Enter Use the joystick 2, 1 to selectMove and press Enter To move another sceneTo erase other scene # Use the joystick 2, 1 to select Erase and press EnterTo re-edit another scene Erasing a scene from a play listErasing a play list Copying play listsUse the joystick 2, 1 to select Copy and press Enter PL Copy# Enter the title Use the joystick 3, 4 to select PL Erase and press EnterTitling play lists PL EraseChecking play list contents Enjoying Catv broadcasts Enjoying more powerful soundExpanding your home theater system You cannot »A Connecting a cable TV boxWith a cable TV box You can You cannot Connecting a home satellite system Dishnetwork/DSSWith two cable boxes To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Connecting to a digital »B amplifier or system!? componentConnecting an analog » amplifier or system component Other playback equipment »D Connecting a video cassette recorderVideo cable Connect to the video and audio output terminalsIf there are two twin leads If it is a twin leadIf there is a twin lead and a coaxial cable If it is a screw & plug type terminal³Switch DVD, TV to DVD ³Change the code on the main unit Main menus Menus Options Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings Audio TV Settings for DVD-VideoTV Settings for DVD-RAM Range Compression DVD-VDolby Digital onlyLanguage code list When you are finished Option and press EnterEntering a password Digital outputAuto Clock Setting Clock SettingsTo stop auto clock setting Press ActionTime Zonedstminutej Use the joystick To select Manual Clock Setting and pressItems change as follows MONTH-----DAY-----YEAR-----HOUR Time Zone EstcstmstpstasthstClock Settings screen reappears Time Zone AdjustSet Up TV TV broadcast 2CH-69CH Catv Catv broadcast 1CH-125CH Use the joystick 3, 4 to select TV or Catv and press EnterAntenna System Screen shown in reappearsUse the joystick 2, 1 to select To stop auto channel settingAuto Channel Setting Use the joystick 2, 1 to select Set Up tabUse the joystick 3, 4 to Select Channel Settings Press You can choose from the following captionsRepeat this step to enter the other characters Repeat steps , , and ! as necessaryPress Status to change the information displayed On-screen displays» Changing the information Displayed »B Display examplesSpecifications Laser SpecificationGlossary Maintenance Disc handling Self-diagnosisReference pages are shown as black circled numbers F Error messagesError messages Causes and solutions Picture Troubleshooting guidePower SoundRemote control PlayRecording and timer recording Product ServiceTroubleshooting guide Timer program remains even after recording finishesLimited Warranty San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto RicoCustomer Name Model Number Panasonic Canada IncPanasonic DVD Recorder One 1 year, parts and labour Date of Purchase Dealer’s Name Address Phone NumberServicenter List only for U.S.A Factory ServicentersPulse Action para finalizar el ajuste Conexiones de antena y televisorSelección del tipo de la pantalla del televisor Grabación de programas de TV Reproducción de discosPulse 1, Play Index
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