Panasonic DMR-ES18 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

Displays		Page
The display is dim.	• Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.	39
“0:00” is flashing on the	• Set the clock.	40
unit’s display.
The time recorded on the	• Times shown may disagree with actual times.	—
disc and the available time	• Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no increase in	—
shown do not add up.	disc space.	—
The play time shown for	• Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the last
	recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.
MP3 does not agree with		—
	• More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing DVD-R, DVD-
the actual time.
	R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more. (For the second layer on DVD-R DL and +R DL, this
	happens after about 60 times.)	—
	• While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.
Compared to the actual	• The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames (equal	—
recorded time, the elapsed	to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time displayed and
time displayed is less.	the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately 59
(Only when recording in	minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.
NTSC)
“U88” is displayed and the	• The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.	—
disc cannot be ejected.	1 Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
	If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [8] on the main unit for about 10 seconds.
	The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
	2 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.
Sound
No sound.	• Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the	10–12, 38
Low volume.	amplifier if you have connected one.	20
Distorted sound.	• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
Cannot hear the desired	• Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.	27
	– When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
audio type.
	– When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.
		—
	• The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. Some discs prohibit down-mixing
	and this unit can then only output the front two channels. Refer to the disc’s jacket.	—
	• Audio may not be output due to how DivX files were created.
Cannot switch audio.	• You cannot change the audio type when playing DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),	—
	+R, +R DL or +RW. When any these disc types is in use, the audio of broadcast programme
	cannot be changed.	12, 38
	• When connecting an amplifier using an optical digital audio cable, you cannot switch the audio if
	“Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables.	—
	• There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.
Operation
Cannot operate the	• Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.	41
television.	• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the	40
The remote control doesn’t	code on the remote control.
work.	Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for
	more than 5 seconds.
		4
	• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
	• You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during	4
	operation.	—
	• Coloured 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.	40
	• It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.
	• It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.	41
	• The child lock function is activated.	41
The unit is on but cannot	• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.	—
be 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:

1Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [8] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2Press [8] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

Cannot eject disc.	• The unit is recording.	—
	• 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.	41
	• If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the Child Lock
	function.
Cannot tune channels.	• Check the connections.	10, 11
Startup is slow.	• Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”.	40
	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.	—
	• Twenty to 30 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 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit.

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