Panasonic DMR-EZ47VEB quick start TV Guide, Connecting the unit

Troubleshooting Guide

General Issues	TV Guide		Page
The TV Guide System does not		 Check whether the clock is properly set.	11
receive any data.		 If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide	−
		system may not be able to receive any data.
“No Data” is displayed for some or		 Some stations are not supported by the TV Guide system.	−
all stations.		 Programme the Timer recording manually.	26
The TV Guide information is not		 There was a programme change or TV Guide information from a broadcast	−
displayed properly.		station was possibly not correctly transmitted.
		Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the TV Guide
		system provider or station provider.
The TV Guide data is not updated.		 The unit must be in standby mode in order to update the data. If the unit	−
		is in EXT LINK mode (“EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display), then the data
		update may also not work.
		 Make sure that the time is set correctly.	11
		 Check whether “Off” is set under “EPG Download in Standby” and change	64
		the setting in System Update in the Setup menu.

General Issues	DVB-T		Page
Digital broadcasts cannot be		 Check the connections.	8, 9, 66
received.		 Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet.	−
		 The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the	−
		direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong winds or vibration.
		If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.
TV reception worsens after		 This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and	−
connecting the unit.		other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from
		electronics retailers.
After DVB Auto-Setup only some or		 Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions.	−
no DVB channels are found.		 Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.	8, 9
		Use the supplied RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 2, Basic Connection.
		If you live within 5–10 km of DVB transmission towers, a combined VHF/
		UHF aerial should be adequate. Outside this area, separate VHF and UHF
		aerials provide superior reception performance.
Picture regularly breaks up on		 Check “Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are	59
some channels, “No Signal”		displayed in red or constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists
message is displayed.		consult your local TV aerial installer.	8, 9
		 Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.
		Use the supplied RF coaxial cable shown in STEP 2, Basic Connection.	−
		 Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such
		as light switches, fridges, etc. may cause picture break up and/or audio
		distortion. Use a high quality quad shielded coaxial cable fly lead between
		this unit and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup. If
		problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.	−
		 When “No Signal” message is displayed, check aerial connection.
		 Adjust the aerial reception with “DVB Manual Tuning”.	59
Picture very infrequently breaks up		 Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lightning	−
on some or all channels.		storms or heavy rain with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to
		break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.
		 Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance,	−
		or a passing vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy” ignition system.

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