Panasonic DMR-E500H Operating Instructions Manual page 76

Troubleshooting guide
Sound
No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio
type.
Cannot switch audio.
Operation
Cannot operate the television.
The remote control doesn't
work.
The unit is on but cannot be
operated.
HDD activation is slow.
Cannot eject disc.
Cannot tune channels.
Cannot download channel
presets from the television.
Recording, timer recording and transferring (dubbing)
Cannot record.
Timer recording does not
work properly.
VIDEO Plus+ programming
does not work properly.
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≥Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have
connected one.
≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.
–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
–When three or more speakers are connected.
–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.
≥The disc may have restrictions on the method of audio output (e.g. discs for which "D.MIX" is
not displayed during play). With some multi-channel discs, unless the number of connected
speakers is the same as the disc's channel specification, audio will not be output properly.
Refer to the disc's jacket for more information. [DVD-A]
≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.
–When a DVD-R disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected.
–When the recording mode is XP and "Audio Mode for XP Recording" is set to "LPCM".
–When "DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode" is set to "On"
≥You have used a digital connection. Set "Dolby Digital" to "PCM" or connect using audio
cables (analog connection).
≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.
≥The audio for the MPEG4 is monaural.
≥Change 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.
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥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.
≥The child lock function is activated.
≥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 [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 10
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. ("HDD SLP" appears in the unit's display.)
≥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.
≥Check the connections.
≥You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully wired 21-pin
Scart lead to download channel presets.
≥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 un-formatted. Format the disc. [RAM]
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC
MANAGEMENT.
≥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. 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
and remove 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.
≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the
programme.
≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. ("F" on the unit's display is not on.) Press
[F TIMER].
≥Set the clock.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number
button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.
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