Panasonic DMR-E500H User Manual
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No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio
type.
≥
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 MTS broadcast programs.
≥
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]
7–9, 15,
63
23, 32
39
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Cannot switch audio.
≥
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 for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.
–When “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” is set to “On”
≥
You have used 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.
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63, 9
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Cannot operate the television.
The remote control doesn’t
work.
≥
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.
Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at
the 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 sunlight
exposure.
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14
4
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The unit is on but cannot be
operated.
≥
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 about
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
22, 30
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HDD activation is slow.
≥
The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“HDD SLP” appears in the unit’s display.)
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Cannot eject disc.
≥
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.
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Cannot record.
≥
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]
≥
The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC
SETTING.
≥
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 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.
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58
68
32, 37,
41, 45,
59
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Timer recording does not work
properly.
VCR Plus
r
system does not
work 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 Plus
r
system works only after this unit downloads the television program list.
27
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Timer recording does not stop
even when [
∫
] is pressed.
≥
Press [
∫
] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. Recording stops.
25, 26,
27
The timer program remains
even after recording finishes.
≥
The timer program remains unless set to “Once”.
25, 26
A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.
≥
If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while
recording 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 any
guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.
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