Panasonic DMR-EH75V warranty Troubleshooting guide

Troubleshooting guide

TV screen and video

The images from this unit do not	≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT		16–21
appear on the television.	terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.
	≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.		—
Picture is distorted.	≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.		—
	Press and hold [∫] and [1] on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to
	cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.
	≥When connecting with a component video cable to a television that is incompatible with		77
	progressive video, check if there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier, etc. If so,
	turn the power off to the device connected with an HDMI cable, and set the “HDMI Video
	Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu.
	≥To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Video Output” to		77
	“On” in the Setup menu.
	≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.		—
	Reduce the number of connected devices.
Television reception worsens	≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It		—
after connecting the unit.	can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not
	solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.
Status messages do not appear.	≥Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.		76
The blue background does not	≥Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the Setup menu.		76
appear.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture	≥Use the television to change the aspect. Refer to your television’s operating instructions.		—
expands left and right.	≥If connecting with a component video cable, set “Progressive” to “Off” in the Video menu. If		47, 77
	this doesn’t help or you cannot set it to “Off”, then set the “TV Type” to “4:3 TV Aspect 4:3
Screen size is wrong.	&480i” in the Setup menu.
	≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for		77
	DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.
	≥If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” to “Normal” in the Setup		77
	menu.
The recorded title is stretched	≥16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.
vertically.	- If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Recording for High-Speed Copying” was set		75
	to “On” in the Setup menu. (The factory preset is “On”)
	- If you recorded to a DVD-R,DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.		—
	It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating
	instructions.
There is a lot of after-image when	≥Turn “DNR” off if it is on.		47
playing video.
When playing DVD-Video using	≥Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or		47
progressive output, one part of	material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
the picture momentarily appears	≥When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps below for setting.
to be doubled up.	[1]	Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable	—
	[2]	Set “HDMI Video Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu	77
There is no apparent change in	≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.		—
picture quality when adjusted
with the Video menu in the on-
screen menus.
The channels keep changing.	≥When the unit is turned off, it uses the IR Blaster to scan the cable box or the DirecTV receiver		—
	channels and acquire the program listings data. To watch a cable box or a DirecTV receiver
	program (even if not recording) turn the unit back on.

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