Panasonic DMR-E85HS Operating Instructions Manual

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50RQT7305ReferenceTroubleshooting guideOperation PageRecording/Timer recording/Transferring (dubbing)Cannot operate the television.The remote control doesn’twork.≥Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change thecode.≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remotecontrol.Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button atthe same time for more than 2 seconds.≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.≥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 sunlightexposure.12134——The unit is on but cannot beoperated.≥Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.Reset the unit as follows:Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for about10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.16, 24———HDD activation is slow. ≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“HDD SLP” appears in the unit’s display.) 15Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on themain unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.—Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc theunit can record onto.≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM]≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISCSETTING.≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reachedits limit. Erase unwanted titles.≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert andremove 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.143914, 39—26, 31,39———Timer recording does not workproperly.VCR Plusr system does notwork properly.≥The timer program is incorrect or different timer program times overlap. Correct the program.≥Timer recording program may be deleted if there is an interruption to the power.≥VCR Plusr system works only after this unit downloads the television program list.22——Timer recording does not stopeven when [∫] is pressed.≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. Recording stops. 19, 20,21The timer program remainseven after recording finishes.≥The timer program remains unless set to “Once”. 19, 20A part or whole of a recordedtitle has been lost.≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet whilerecording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer anyguarantee regarding lost titles or discs.39Cannot transfer (dub) to a DVD-R disc using the high speedmode.≥When recording to the HDD, set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” in the SETUPmenu.41When transferring (dubbing), ittakes a long time even whenhigh speed mode is selected.≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speedrecording compatible, the maximum speed recording rating may not be possible due to thecondition of the disc.≥It takes longer than normal to transfer (dub) many titles.≥You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using otherPanasonic DVD recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording.———An unusually loud soundcoming from the rotatingDVD-R.≥When recording or high speed transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, the sound of the discrotating may be louder than normal; however, this is not a problem.—