Panasonic Diga DMR-EH59EM Operating Instructions Manual

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86RQT9272Troubleshooting GuideThe images from this unit do notappear on the TV.Picture is distorted. Make sure the connections are pushed in firmly. 10−12,74−76 Try connecting an alternative cable. Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV. Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. − The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals.Press and hold [] and [/1.3] on the main unit for about 5 seconds.The setting will change to interlace.− The TV isn’t compatible with RGB signals.Set “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu to “Video (with component)”.71 The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the discnow playing. While stopped, keep pressing [] and [ OPEN/CLOSE] onthe main unit for 5 or more seconds.The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.71 When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matcheswith this unit’s TV system.− Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected withHDMI cables.Reduce the number of connected devices.−TV reception worsens afterconnecting the unit. This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit andother equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available fromelectronics retailers.−Status messages do not appear.  Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu. 70The grey background does notappear. Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the Setup menu. 70Picture does not appear duringtimer recording. Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. Toconfirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.−The 4:3 aspect ratio pictureexpands left and right.Screen size is wrong. Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function,set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.62 If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in the Setupmenu to “16:9”.71 Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu. 70It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to yourtelevision’s operating instructions.The screen changes automatically.  The display may turn to the screen saver mode automatically if there isno operation for 5 minutes or more. Press [OK] to return to the previousscreen.− Set “Screen Saver” in the Setup menu to “Off” to turn off the screen saverfunction.70Titles recorded with 16:9 aspectare stretched vertically. 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR(recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording mode.−– If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW. −It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to yourtelevision’s operating instructions.There is a lot of after-image whenplaying video. Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”. 62When playing DVD-Video usingprogressive output, one part of thepicture momentarily appears to bedoubled up. Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is causedby the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should becorrected if you use interlaced output.62There is no apparent changein picture quality when makingadjustments in the Picture menuusing the on-screen display. The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video. −Playback Issues Picture Page