Philips DMR-EH55 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Recording, timer recording and copying

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Cannot record.

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

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Cannot copy.

unit can record onto.

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≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

 

≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD

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Management.

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

 

≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached

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its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.

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≥You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit.

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Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

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≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the

 

HDD and then copy.

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–If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a

 

 

blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode

 

 

recording is necessary).

 

 

–If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500.

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≥You cannot record and copy on finalized discs. However, you can record and copy again if

 

you format DVD-RW.

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≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and

 

+RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or

 

 

switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

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≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit

 

may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.

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≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types

 

of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and

 

 

NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

 

 

 

 

Cannot record from external

≥Check that the connection is correct.

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equipment.

≥Select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

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Timer recording does not work

≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

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properly.

programme.

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≥The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording

G-CODE§programming does not

list is not on.)

 

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

 

work properly.

 

2 Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [A].

 

§ Only for Australia and N.Z.

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≥Set the clock.

Timer recording does not stop

≥Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

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even when [∫] is pressed.

recording drive.

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≥If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,

 

you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.

 

 

 

 

The timer programme remains

≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.

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even after recording finishes.

 

 

A part or whole of a recorded

≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while

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title has been lost.

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

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You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer

 

any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.

 

 

 

 

Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc.

≥When recording to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” in the Setup menu.

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disc using the high speed mode.

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in EP or FR (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode, you cannot

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perform high-speed copy.

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≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Rec for High

 

Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL

 

 

or +RW discs with high-speed copy.

 

 

 

 

When copying, it takes a long

≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed

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time even when high speed

recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the

 

mode is selected.

disc.

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≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.

 

≥You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic

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DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.

 

 

 

 

An unusually loud sound is

≥When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

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coming from the rotating DVD-R,

format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal,

 

etc.

however, this is not a problem.

 

The DV automatic recording

≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

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function does not work.

equipment settings.

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≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.

 

≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV

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equipment are not successive.

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≥Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.

 

≥The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.

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Contents ≥The region number of this unit is Illustration shows the model for Australia and N.ZForAustraliaandN.Z ExampleBefore use If you see this symbolHow to replace the fuse ForAsiaandMiddleEastTable of contents DVD Video Recording format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD-Video formatRecording modes and approximate recording times +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information +R DLDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmHDD, disc and card information Structure of folders displayed by this unit Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Memory Cards TypeImportant notes for recording Disk drive handling care HDD Hard disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Disc and card handling Unit careBatteries Use Included accessoriesRemote control information Disc and cardAustraliaandN.Z Remote controlControl reference guide ForAustraliaandN.Z. Show G-CODEscreenControl reference guide Main unitUnit’s display Opening the front panelWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting a televisionMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a television and VCR ConnectionOther connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionFinished the settings Press 3, 4 to change the settingPress Enter when you have Press 2, 1 to select the item you Want to changePress 3, 4 to select On and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Connection and pressPress 3, 4 to select Progressive and press Enter To enjoy progressive videoTelevision operation When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displaySet up to match your television and remote control Test by turning on the television and changing channelsPress W X CH to select the channel Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Press ¥ REC to start recordingTo finalize the disc Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To open the tray without disc finalizationRecording television programmes Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Flexible RecordingPress F Rec Playing while you are recordingPress G-Code Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumberTimer recording Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and press To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press EnterRelief Recording Check, change or delete a programmeAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during playChanging audio during play Manual SkipPress Audio DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Playing recorded video contents/PlayingPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFF Play-only discs/PlayingPress Direct Navigator Selecting file type to playPlaying DivX discs Press 3, 4 to select the title and press EnterStill pictures Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press Enter Playing DivX discs, MP3 discsPress Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive Playing still picturesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press Enter Go to stepStart Slide Show Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play RotateCommon procedures Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Disc menu-Setting the disc contentStatus messages Press StatusPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters If you select Chapter ViewPartial Delete Title operationsChapter operations Creating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnAdd Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Chapter MovePress B to select Picture Editing still picturesPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Press 2, 1 to select number of print 0 to 9 Album and picture operationPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press Enter Editing still picturesPress Delete Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Available disc space after deletingApproximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlistsDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press Enter CopyPress 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Copying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Recording and playing while copying To stop copyingTo return to the previous screen To edit the copying listCopying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time MPEG2VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMRegister still pictures for copy Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures To register individual still picturesPictures and press Enter Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC Manual recordingHDD, disc and card management Common proceduresSetting the protection Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalize HDD, disc and card managementPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press Enter Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press SetPress 3, 4 to select an item and press Enter Functions windowChild Lock Entering text/FUNCTIONS window/Child LockOPEN/CLOSE Changing the unit’s settingsTabs Menus Options Disc Summary of settingsChanging the unit’s settings PictureDTS Changing the unit’s settingsMpeg Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets OthersPress 3, 4 to select Tuning and press TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter TV System Press Enter when you have finished the settings Clock SettingsClock starts Messages On the televisionMessages On the unit’s display Cover Frequently asked questionsSet up Can I record from a commerciallyTroubleshooting guide Sound No sound 14-16 Low volumeCannot switch audio Distorted soundTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Preset Copying, deleting and settingTo reset this unit To return all the settings other To reset the ratings levelGlossary Troubleshooting guide/GlossaryRGB Specifications Safety precautions Index
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