Panasonic DMR-E55 warranty Troubleshooting guide

Troubleshooting guide

Sound		Page
No sound.	pCheck the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have	7–9, 37
Low volume.	connected one.
Distorted sound.	pPress [AUDIO] to select the audio.	17, 24
Cannot hear the desired	pTurn off V.S.S. in the following cases.	27
audio type.	–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
	–When playing MTS broadcast programs.
	pThe disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D.MIX” does not appear in	—
	the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will
	be output. Refer to the disc’s jacket.
Cannot switch audio.	pYou cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R is in the disc tray.	—
	pYou cannot change the audio type when playing a DVD-R. (You can select “Main” or “SAP”	37
	in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu before recording.)
	pYou have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio	37, 9
	cables (analog connection).
	pThere are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.	—

Operation

Reference

Cannot operate the television.

The remote control doesn’t work.

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

Cannot eject disc.

pChange manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.

pThe remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.

pThe batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

pColored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

pDon’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure.

pSome operations may be prohibited by the disc.

pThe unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear. pOne of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

Reset the unit as follows:

Press [POWER /I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER /I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

pThe unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [w] and [CH 9] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

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Recording and timer recording

Cannot record.	pYou haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the	15
	unit can record onto.
	pThe disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM]	33
	pThe write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC	15, 33
	SETTING.
	pSome programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).	40
	pThe disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc.	24, 29, 33
	pYou cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.	—
	pDue to peculiarities of DVD-R, 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.
	pA DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.	—
Timer recording does not	pWhen connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR PlusK system does not	—
work properly.	work.
VCR PlusT system does	pThe timer program is incorrect or different timer program times overlap. Correct the	21
	program.
not work properly.
	pThe unit is not on timer recording standby. (“&” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press	19, 20
	[ DVD POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure that “&” is on.
	pCorrect the guide channels.	12
	pSet the clock.	38
Timer recording does not	pPress [w] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “&” off. Recording stops.	19, 20
stop even when [w] is
pressed.
The timer program remains	pThe timer program remains if set to daily or weekly.	20
even after recording
finishes.
A part or whole of a	pIf there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while	33
recorded title has been lost.	recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable.
	You will have to format the disc ([RAM]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee
	regarding lost programs or discs.