Panasonic DMR-ES10 warranty Troubleshooting guide

Troubleshooting guide

Reference

RQT8009

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Sound								Page
No sound	• Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have							7–9, 33
Low volume.	connected one.
Distorted sound.	• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.							20
Cannot hear the desired audio	• Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.							25
type.	–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
	–When playing MTS broadcast programs.
	• The 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.	• You cannot change the audio type when a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a +R is in							—
	the disc tray.
	• You cannot change the audio type when playing a DVD-R, a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or a							33
	+R. (You can select “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu before recording.)
	• You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables							9, 33
	(analog connection).
	• There are discs where audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.							—
Operation
Cannot operate the television.	• Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.							14
The remote control doesn't	• The remote control and main unit are using different codes.							14
work.	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.
	• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.							3
	• Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.							—
	• Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure.							—
The unit is on but cannot be	• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.							—
operated.	• The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.							—
	• One 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.
Cannot eject disc.	• The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main							—
	unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.
Startup is slow.	• Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.							32
	Even if “Quick Start” is set to “On”, startup is slow if the clock is not set, there was a power
	failure or the AC plug has just been connected.
	• A few dozen seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs							—
	other than DVD-RAM.
	• Startup takes time for a few minutes after 4:00am due to system maintenance of this unit.							—
Recording/Scheduled recording
Cannot record.	• You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit							4, 5
	can record onto.
	• The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.							30
					RAM		-RW(V)
	• The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to					PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC		30
	MANAGEMENT.
	• Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)							36
	• The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc.							21, 27, 30
	• You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW (DVD							—
	Video Recording format) discs.
	• Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +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.
	• A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.							—
Scheduled recording does not	• When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR Plus+ system does not work.							—
work properly.	• The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the							19
	program.
VCR Plus+ system does not	• The unit is not on scheduled recording standby. (“z” on the unit’s display is not on.)							18, 19
work properly.	Press [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure that “z” is on.
	• Correct the guide channels.							12
	• Set the clock.							34
Scheduled recording does not	• Press [g] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “z” off. Recording stops.							18, 19
stop even when [g] is	• If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”, you							32
pressed.	cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.
The scheduled program remains	• The scheduled program remains if set to daily or weekly.							19
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 AC outlet while							—
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 (			) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost
		RAM	-RW(V)
	titles or discs.