Panasonic Diga DMR-EX99V Operating Instructions Manual page 90

Troubleshooting guide
Operation
Cannot operate the television.
The remote control doesn't work.
Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be
operated even if you change the code. (
The remote control and main unit are using different codes.
Change the code on the remote control. (
Press and hold [OK] and the indicated
number button at the same time for
more than 5 seconds.
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 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.
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. (
The child lock function is activated. (
The unit is on but cannot be operated.
Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected
properly. ( 20, 21)
Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
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:
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 3 seconds. The unit is forcibly
switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one
minute, then reconnect it.
2 Press [Í/I] 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.
Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording
standby ("EXT-L" on the unit's display blinks when [Í] is pressed).
Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby. (
The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and
hold [∫] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for about
5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.
If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not
work. Cancel the Child Lock function. (
Cannot tune channels.
Cannot download channel presets from the
television.
Check the connections. (
You must connect to a Q Link compatible TV with a fully wired
21-pin Scart cable or a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or later)
compatible TV with an HDMI cable.
Startup is slow.
Deactivate "Power Save in Standby" in the Setup menu. (
Startup takes time in the following situations:
– A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
– The clock is not set.
– Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is
connected.
– When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
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Recording, timer recording and
copying
Cannot record.
Cannot copy.
You haven't inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be
recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. (
The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
[+R]DL] [+RW] (
The disc is protected with DVD Management. (
The accidental erasure prevention tab has been removed.
Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (
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Some programmes 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 reached its limit. Delete unwanted titles or
use a new disc. (
Video cannot be recorded onto a DVD-R with still images
recorded on it.
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit.
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.
[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete
unnecessary titles from the HDD and then copy. (
– If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will
copy titles from the HDD to a blank disc and fill the entire
disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode
recording is necessary).
– If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be
copied has exceeded 499.
You cannot record and copy on finalised discs. However, you
can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.
Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW you may be unable to
record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or
switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty
times.
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL
and +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other
Panasonic DVD Recorders.
This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have
PAL signal recordings. (However, both types of programmes
can be recorded onto the HDD or VHS.) Play of discs recorded
with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.
Some broadcasts are copyright protected.
Cannot record from external equipment.
Check that the connection is correct. (
Select the input channel ("AV2" or "AV3") for the equipment you
have connected.
Timer recording does not work properly.
The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme
times overlap. Correct the programme. (
The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer
icon "F" in the timer recording list is not on.) (
Set the clock. (
The programme information in the TV Guide system may not be
correct. It is recommended to modify the start and end times to
allow a margin of a few minutes, or set "Start Recording Time"
and "Finish Recording Time" in the Setup menu. (
Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is
pressed.
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When using the linked timer recording with external equipment,
press [EXT LINK]. ("EXT-L" disappears.) (
If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while
"Power Save in Standby" is not activated (Quick Start mode),
you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.
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