74RQT8858Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chartdo not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:Power PageDisplaysTV screen and video≥Regular disc/video cassette rotating sounds.≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.≥Image disturbance during search.≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial broadcastingbreaks.≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using aPanasonic disc.)≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.(Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)No power.The unit does not turn onpressing [Í DVD/VHS].≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mains socket. 13The unit switches to standbymode.≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on. —The power is turned offautomatically.≥If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unitwill be automatically set to standby mode when the TV is set to standby mode.16The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. 65“0:00” is flashing on the unit’sdisplay.≥Set the clock. 70The time recorded on the discand the available time shown donot add up.The displayed time of this unit isdifferent from the actualrecording time or MP3 recordingtime.≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when thelast recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.≥Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is noincrease in disc space.≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R,DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 200 times or more.≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.—————The clock is not correct. ≥Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the automatic time correction function may notwork. In this case, “Automatic” is automatically turned to “Off”. If re-setting the Auto ClockSetting does not work, set the time manually.70Compared to the actual recordedtime, the elapsed time displayedis less.(Only when recording in NTSC)≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the timedisplayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display asapproximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.—The tape counter is notchanging.≥The tape counter does not change while playing unrecorded parts. The “second” displaychanges as follows:(e.g., Blank after 1 h 36 min)≥The unit’s display also appears like this if the tape is dirty or damaged. Consult your dealer ifthis is the case.——“U88” is displayed and the disccannot be ejected.≥The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.2 While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time forabout 5 seconds. Remove the disc.—Television reception worsensafter connecting the unit.≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment.It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is notsolved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.—The digital channel informationor control panel does not appear.≥Select the length of time (3–10 sec.) in the “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu.≥The digital channel information will not appear during playback or recording.≥Analogue broadcasts do not support the digital channel information.≥The control panel is only displayed when connected to a TV with “HDAVI Control 2” function.65——17The grey background does notappear.≥Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the Setup menu. 65Picture does not appear duringtimer recording.≥Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timerrecording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.—The 4:3 aspect ratio pictureexpands left and right.Screen size is wrong.≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set“Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.≥Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.≥If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” to “16:9” in the Setup menu.≥[DVD] By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording willbe made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operatinginstructions.43656563