Panasonic Dmr Eh75 Operating Instructions Manual

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Reference
Frequently asked questions
Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.
Set upPage
Disc
Recording
What equipment is necessary to play 
multi channel surround sound?≥You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must 
connect this unit with a HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a built-in 
(Dolby Digital or DTS) decoder.
≥An amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard version 1.1 must be connected to 
this unit to play multi-channel audio on a DVD-Audio.21, 22
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Are the headphones and speakers 
directly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, etc.21
Is my television progressive output 
compatible?≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the 
manufacturer if you have another brand of television.—
The television has S VIDEO IN 
terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN 
terminals and HDMI IN terminal. 
Which should I connect with?≥The quality of the output picture becomes finer in the following order.
- VIDEO IN terminal, S VIDEO IN terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and 
HDMI IN terminal. However it will take longer to startup when this unit is connected with 
the HDMI IN terminal.—
Can I play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVDRW (DVD-Video format), +R, 
+R DL and +RW recorded with this 
unit with other equipment?≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on 
this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on the condition of the 
recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be 
possible. To enable play on other players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the 
DVD Management.
≥If you play a DVD-R DL or +R DL are compatible equipment.72
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Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio 
and Video CDs bought in another 
country?≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
≥However, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “1” or 
“ALL”. Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.—
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Can a DVD-Video that does not have 
a region number be played?≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot 
play discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not 
conform to a standard.—
Please tell me about disc compatibility 
with this unit.≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW and plays 
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). You cannot directly to DVD-R DL, and +R DL 
discs with this unit, you must first record to the HDD. And then copy from the HDD to disc.
≥This unit also records and plays high-speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW discs.5–7
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Please tell me about CD-R and 
CD-RW compatibility with this unit.≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following 
standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3, DivX and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF). Close the 
session after recording.
≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.8
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Can I record from a commercially 
purchased video cassette or DVD?≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, 
recording is usually not possible.—
Can I record digital audio signals 
using this unit?≥You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output 
only. (The audio recorded from a digital video camcorder using the DV camcorder 
recording function, for example, is recorded digitally.)—
Can a digital audio signal from this 
unit be recorded to other equipment?≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio 
Output” settings to the following from the Setup menu.
- PCM Down Conversion On
- Dolby Digital PCM
-DTS PCM
However, only
- As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
- As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥You cannot record MP3 signals.76
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Can I switch to SAP during recording?≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can, and the audio recorded also changes. Just press 
[AUDIO].
≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before 
recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS)” in the Setup menu.30
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Can I high-speed copy to a disc?≥Yes, you can.
Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies. Refer to the table (Approximate 
copying times).57
Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen
® system is not used/Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked questions
TV Guide On Screen
® systemPage
Does the TV Guide On ScreenR 
system work with analog and digital 
cable boxes/satellite receivers?≥Yes. The TV Guide On ScreenR system works with both analog and digital cable boxes.
≥If you are using a satellite service other than DirecTV, you cannot use the TV Guide On 
Screen
R system.
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I have relocated, changed my 
television reception system or cable 
box etc. How should I redo the TV 
Guide On Screen
R system setup?≥Select “Change system settings” in “SETUP” in the menu of the TV Guide On Screen
R 
system. If you select “No, repeat setup process”, you can then access the TV Guide On 
Screen
R system setup screen. You can also access the setup screen from “TV Guide 
Settings” in the Setup menu.38, 74
Please tell me about the downloading 
of program listings data.≥Channel line-up data is transmitted continuously, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
≥Program listings information that contains details about each program is usually 
transmitted four times a day, and the cycles last approximately 3 hours. The TV Guide On 
Screen
R system only requires one transmission a day to maintain up-to-date program 
listings. Because the unit must be turned off in order to receive new information, multiple 
transmissions are conveniently scheduled early to mid-morning and during the early 
afternoon hours.
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Why doesn’t my favorite program 
have more information in the 
information window or expanded 
information window?≥The hardware that makes TV Guide On Screen
R system possible is a computer chip that 
has limited storage space. Factors used in determining which programs display detailed 
program information are the number of channels turned “ON” in the CHANNEL EDITOR 
screen and the availability of the descriptions. 
Setting channels that cannot be received to “OFF” in the CHANNEL EDITOR screen may 
increase the amount of information displayed.38
Can I record one channel while 
watching another?If you connect an antenna or cable ready
≥Yes. Change the television’s input mode to “TV”.
If you connect a cable box or a satellite receiver
≥No. The user cannot watch one program and record another.—
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If I have a power failure, will I need to 
reset the scheduled recording of 
programs I have already set?≥In most cases the scheduled recording of programs will be saved. However, if an 
extended power failure occurs, it is strongly recommended that you verify the scheduled 
recording of programs that you had previously set. Press [SCHEDULE] to display the 
SCHEDULE screen.34
I do not want to use TV Guide On 
ScreenR system.
≥Set the unit with “Set Channels Automatically” in the Setup menu. Note that you can set 
scheduled recording only manually after you set the unit with “Set Channels 
Automatically”.79
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Messages
Messages including the following passages are displayed on screen.
On the televisionPage
Continued on next page Authorization Error
This unit is not authorized to 
play this titles.≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration 
code. You cannot play the content on this unit.—
Cannot finish recording 
completely.≥The program was copy-protected.
≥The HDD or disc may be full.
≥The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.—
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Cannot play.≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).—
Cannot record on the disc.≥The disc may be dirty or scratched.11
Unable to format.
Cannot display on this unit.≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.
≥Turn the unit off and re-insert the card.8
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Cannot record. Disc is full.≥[HDD] [RAM] [SD] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles. 
[Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is no 
increase in disc space. Available disc space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW 
increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.]
≥Use a new disc.47, 52, 71
— Cannot record. The number of 
titles has exceeded the 
maximum limit.
No disc≥The disc may be upside down.—
No folders.≥There is no compatible folder in this unit.93
No SD Card
No valid SD card.≥The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already 
inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card.
≥The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.12
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There is not enough free space 
on the copying destination.≥Create space by deleting any unnecessary items.
≥Delete one or more items registered on the copy list to ensure that the “Total list size” is not 
exceeded.47, 52, 55, 
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Please change the disc.≥
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Messages
On the unit’s display
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.
¢The messages are alternately displayed. HARD ERR¢≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was 
purchased.—
No AUDIO
¢≥Should you connect equipment that does not support CPPM the audio from the CPPM copy 
protected DVD-Audio cannot be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the audio 
cable of the Audio/Video cable (Red, White) to a HDMI compatible AUDIO IN terminal.—
No READ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
≥You have used a DVD lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [
						

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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart 
do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 95.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
To reset this unitPage
Power
Displays
Continued on next page ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
≥Image disturbance during search.
≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting 
breaks.
≥A sound is heard when the HDD goes into SLEEP mode, or 
operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a 
Panasonic disc.)
≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. 
(Press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
≥When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode 
(l10), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected 
sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.
To return the channel settings 
and clock to the factory preset 
(No setting)≥Press and hold [CH, W] and [CH, X] on the main unit for about 5 seconds.
(Current channel line-up and program listings are cleared.)—
To return all the settings other 
than the main ones to the factory 
preset≥Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in the Setup menu.
This returns all values in the Setup menus, except for the clock, channel settings, ratings level, 
and on-screen language, to the default settings.74
To reset the ratings level settings≥While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive then press and 
hold [¥, REC] and [1] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.—
To restore the unit if it freezes 
due to one of the safety devices 
being activated≥Press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)—
No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.16–18
The unit switches to standby 
mode.≥This is a power saving feature. It can be changed if desired using “Off Timer” in the Setup 
menu.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to turn the 
unit on.74
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The display is dim.≥Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.76
“12:00A” is flashing on the unit’s 
display.≥After setting the TV Guide On Screen
® system, wait until the clock is downloaded. (The 
flashing “12:00A” will change to the current time.)
≥If the units display does not change to the current time even after waiting, we recommend that 
you set the clock using “Set Clock Manually”.
≥If you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen
® system, set the clock with “Set Clock 
Automatically”.—
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Compared to the actual recorded 
time, the elapsed time displayed 
is less.≥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 time 
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as 
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.—
The time recorded on the disc 
and the available time shown do 
not add up.
The play time shown for MP3 
does not agree with the actual 
time.≥Times shown may disagree with actual times.
≥Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R,DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is no 
increase in disc space.
≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the 
last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.
≥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.—
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“U61” or “U88” is displayed and 
the disc cannot be ejected.≥The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.
[1]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.
[2]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.—
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TV screen and video
The images from this unit do not 
appear on the television.
Picture is distorted.≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT 
terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.
≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible. 
Press and hold [∫] and [1] on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to 
cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.
≥When connecting with a component video cable to a television that is incompatible with 
progressive video, check if there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier, etc. If so, 
turn the power off to the device connected with an HDMI cable, and set the “HDMI Video 
Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu.
≥To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Video Output” to 
“On” in the Setup menu.
≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. 
Reduce the number of connected devices.16–21
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Television reception worsens 
after 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 not 
solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.—
Status messages do not appear.≥Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.76
The blue background does not 
appear.≥Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the Setup menu.76
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture 
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.≥Use the television to change the aspect. Refer to your television’s operating instructions.
≥If connecting with a component video cable, set “Progressive” to “Off” in the Video menu. If 
this doesn’t help or you cannot set it to “Off”, then set the “TV Type” to “4:3 TV Aspect 4:3 
&480i” in the Setup menu.
≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for 
DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.
≥If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” to “Normal” in the Setup 
menu.—
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The recorded title is stretched 
vertically.≥16:9 aspect programs are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.
- If you recorded to the HDD or a DVD-RAM and “Recording for High-Speed Copying” was set 
to “On” in the Setup menu. (The factory preset is “On”)
- If you recorded to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.
It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating 
instructions.75
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There is a lot of after-image when 
playing video.≥Turn “DNR” off if it is on.47
When playing DVD-Video using 
progressive output, one part of 
the picture momentarily appears 
to be doubled up.≥Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or 
material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
≥When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps below for setting.
[1]Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable
[2]Set “HDMI Video Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu47
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There is no apparent change in 
picture quality when adjusted 
with the Video menu in the on-
screen menus.≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.—
The channels keep changing.≥When the unit is turned off, it uses the IR Blaster to scan the cable box or the DirecTV receiver 
channels and acquire the program listings data. To watch a cable box or a DirecTV receiver 
program (even if not recording) turn the unit back on.—
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Sound
Operation
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No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio 
type.≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the 
amplifier if you have connected one.
≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. 
≥Turn off V. Surround Sound in the following cases.
- When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
- When playing MTS broadcast programs.
≥[DVD-A] The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. 
This unit cannot playback multi-channel discs that prevent down-mixing unless the unit is 
connected with a HDMI cable to an amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard 
version 1.1. Refer to the disc jacket for more information.
≥Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)
≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.
≥The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to 
“On” in the Setup menu.
≥If the sound is distorted when the unit is connected to an amplifier with the HDMI cable, adjust 
the settings in “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” in the Setup menu to match the 
connection.
≥Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected 
with an HDMI cable.
≥When recording with “Recording for High-Speed Copying” set to “On”, only the “Main” or 
“SAP” audio can be recorded. If you copy discs other than DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW set this to “Off” in the Setup menu.16–21, 76
30, 42
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Cannot switch audio.≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.
- When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW 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 “Recording for High-Speed Copying” is set to “On”. (The default setting is “On”.)
≥When connecting an amplifier using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable, you cannot 
switch the audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect 
using audio cables.
≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.—
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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 [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the 
same time for more than 2 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.
≥Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
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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.
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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 (“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 [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.
[2]Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, 
consult the dealer.14, 29, 40
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HDD activation is slow.≥The HDD is in SLEEP mode. (“SLEEP” appears in the unit’s display.)10
Cannot eject disc.≥The unit is recording.
≥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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Startup is slow.
When the unit is turned on, audio 
and video output takes a long 
time.≥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 power supply cord is connected.
- When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.—
Takes time to read DVD-RAM.≥It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been 
used for a long time.—
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Recording/Scheduled recording/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 using DVD Management. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [+R] 
[+R[DL]
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD 
Management.
≥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. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.
≥You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this unit. You must first record 
to the HDD, and then copy from the HDD to 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 total number of titles recorded on the HDD or titles to be copied exceed 500:
≥You cannot record and copy on finalized discs.
However you can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW and +RW disc.
≥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.
≥A 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.
≥If you connect a DISH Network, scheduled recording using the TV Guide On Screen
® or 
VCR Plusr system does not work. However, if DISH Network is selected in TV Guide Setup, 
then you can set scheduled recordings with the DISH Network receiver.
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Cannot record from external 
equipment.≥Check that the connection is correct.
≥Select the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2”, “IN3” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected .16–18, 68
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Scheduled recording does not 
work properly.
VCR Plusr system does not 
work properly.≥The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the 
program.
≥The scheduled program may be deleted if there is an interruption to the power.
≥VCR Plusr system works properly only if you connect antenna or cable ready.
≥If you connect a DISH Network, VCR Plusr system does not work properly.34
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Scheduled recording does not 
stop even when [∫, STOP] is 
pressed.[1]Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.
[2]Press [∫, STOP] then press [2,1] to select “Stop recording” and then press [ENTER].
Recording stops.—
The scheduled program remains 
even after recording finishes.≥The scheduled program remains unless set to “Once”.32, 33
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] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer 
any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.71
The program name and the 
recorded title do not match.≥There was a program change after scheduled recording was set but the recorded title still has 
the old program name.—
Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc. 
disc using the high-speed mode.≥If “Recording for High-Speed Copying” set to “Off” in the Setup menu before recording to the 
HDD, then high-speed copy cannot be performed (The default setting is “On”). 
≥[+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] If recorded in FR mode (recordings 5 hours or longer) or EP mode, you 
cannot perform high-speed copy.
≥[+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] Titles recorded with other Panasonic DVD recorders “Recording for High-
Speed Copying” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, 
+R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.75
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When copying, it takes a long 
time even when high-speed 
mode is selected.≥Use a disc that is compatible with high-speed recording. Even if the disc is high-speed 
recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the 
disc.
≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.
≥You cannot high-speed copy to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL 
and +RW, titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not 
compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording.—
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An unusually loud sound is 
coming from the rotating DVD-R, 
etc.≥When recording or high-speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal; 
however, this is not a problem.—
The DV camcorder recording 
function does not work.≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV 
equipment settings.
≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.
≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment 
are not successive.
≥Depending on the equipment, the DV camcorder recording may not operate properly.
≥You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.69
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There is no picture on the 
television during scheduled 
recording.≥Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off. Turn on the 
power to confirm the contents of the scheduled recording.—
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Although initial setup for the TV 
Guide On Screen® system was 
completed hours ago, program 
listings does not display when 
[TV GUIDE] is pressed.
≥Leave the unit turned off for at least 24 hours.
≥Initial setup was done incorrectly. (e.g, The user entered the wrong country, ZIP/postal code 
or cable box information.) Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data entered 
during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide On Screen
® system again.
≥Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On Screen® system again.
If you connect a cable box and/or a DirecTV receiver
- the output terminal of the cable box and/or the DirecTV receiver is connected to this unit’s 
RF IN or IN3 terminal
- the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed
- the cable box and/or the DirecTV receiver is turned on
If you do not connect a cable box and a DirecTV receiver
- the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal
≥The program listings was temporarily unavailable in your area (Wait another 24 hours or Redo 
setup).
≥The program listings is not available in your area. Set the unit using “Set Channels 
Automatically”. Note that you can only manually set scheduled recording after you set the unit 
using “Set Channels Automatically”.
≥Consult your service provider if you are using a cable box or a satellite receiver.
≥The TV Guide On Screen
® system may not be able to receive the program listings data if 
reception is poor. This may be improved by using a booster. Consult your dealer.
≥The TV Guide On Screen
® system is only supported by selected DirecTV receivers, using 480i 
mode.
≥If you are watching DirecTV in 4:3 aspect with the side panel, set the side panel to “Off” on the 
DirecTV receiver in order to correctly receive program listings.
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“Cable code -INCOMPLETE-” 
appears in the TV Guide On 
Screen
® system setup.≥The unit cannot find the correct IR code for the cable box. Consult your service provider.—
Some or all of the channels 
display “No Listing”.≥For a newly installed unit, the TV Guide On Screen® system may not have been given enough 
time to download the initial data. This procedure can only occur when the unit is in standby 
mode for a period of 24 hours. (During this time, do not turn on the unit as the download will be 
interrupted.) Once the procedure takes place the phrase “No Listing” will be replaced with 
program information.
≥The channel(s) in question was (were) recently turned “ON” (in the CHANNEL EDITOR 
screen); however, TV Guide On Screen
® system has yet to receive channel data for this 
channel. Leave the unit in standby mode.
≥Immediately after beginning use there are several days of blank listings. You can display the 
program listings for up to the next 8 days without any blank listings by downloading program 
listings continuously over several days.
≥The unit was left turned on for an extended period of time and the TV Guide On Screen
® 
system was unable to receive program listings data. Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to set the 
unit in standby mode when not in use.
≥During the data download the station from which data is downloaded had an unscheduled 
power outage.
≥If using an over-the-air antenna, marginally poor reception can cause some of the data to be 
missed.
≥If using a cable box and/or a satellite receiver, it was accidentally turned off. In installations 
using a cable box and/or a satellite receiver, the box must be left on continuously.
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Cannot receive some channels 
displayed on the program 
listings.≥Cable TV subscribers receive channel data for all available channels your cable TV provider 
offers. In order to view all the channels, you’d also have to subscribe to all the channels. If you 
are connected to an over-the-air antenna the channel data you receive often represents a 
viewing area larger than you would typically be able to receive. Your location, the type of TV 
antenna you are using and your distance from each station’s transmitting antenna will all 
determine which channels are viewable from your location. Once you’ve determined which 
channels can be received, all others can be removed from the program listings. Set these 
channels to “OFF” in the CHANNEL EDITOR screen.38
Some over-the-air or cable 
channels are not listed on the 
program listings and even on the 
CHANNEL EDITOR screen.≥Presently, the TV Guide On Screen® system does not list all channels in any given broadcast 
area. As a result, channels are selected primarily on a “majority rules” basis. Channels with 
the highest potential viewership are given top priority.
≥Data for local programming which is not provided to TV Guide’s data distribution network 
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The program highlighted doesn’t 
match up with the video window 
on the TV screen.
The unit doesn’t change 
channels or it changes to the 
wrong channel.
Some channels are listed on the 
wrong number.≥The data entered during the initial setup was incorrect (e.g., The user entered the wrong ZIP/
postal code or selected the incorrect channel line-up). Select “Change system settings” menu 
and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide 
On Screen
® system again.
≥The Video window is locked to remain on the channel you were previously watching.
≥The station in question may have made recent program schedule changes and the TV Guide 
On Screen
® system has not yet been updated.
≥The cable company has not yet informed industry sources of their channel line-up changes. 
Use the CHANNEL EDITOR feature to make adjustments.38
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Two stations are received on 
certain channels; morning and 
evening programs differ.≥Such situations occur more frequently on cable TV. “Split” channels occur when the cable 
provider may not have an adequate number of open channels and chooses to switch the 
channel line to better suit the subscribers’ viewing habits. When a “Split” channel occurs, 
program data for only one channel is usually provided.—
Cable box/satellite receiver 
doesn’t change channels with TV 
Guide On Screen
® system.≥The incorrect cable box/satellite receiver brand code was selected during the initial setup. 
Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data entered during initial setup. If the 
setting is wrong, set up the TV Guide On Screen® system again.
≥The user has incorrectly connected or positioned the IR Blaster. Please reconnect or 
reposition it. Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data entered during initial 
setup.
≥The cable box/satellite receiver has no remote capability and is incompatible. Consult your 
service provider.
≥The user has an “after market” brand cable box/other than DirecTV receiver, which may be 
incompatible. Consult your service provider.38
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Cannot record a program. The 
screen remains snowy or blue.If you do not connect a cable box and a satellite receiver
≥The unit hooked up incorrectly. Please reconnect it, or contact the cable company for proper 
wiring procedure.
≥The user selected the incorrect channel-lineup. Select “Change system settings” menu and 
verify the data entered during initial setup. If the setting is wrong, set up the TV Guide On 
Screen
® system again. 
If you connect a cable box and/or a satellite receiver
≥The unit is not set to the correct output channel. Select “Change system settings” menu and 
verify the data entered during initial setup. If the setting is wrong, redo the setup correctly 
choosing 03, 04 or the output channel set by your cable system. 
≥The cable box or the satellite receiver was left OFF. The user should always leave the cable 
box or the satellite receiver turned on and the unit turned off (when not in use).
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The SCHEDULE screen only 
shows the channel number of the 
program instead of the program 
name.≥The time slot and channel for the scheduled program may not have yet received program 
listings information. Once updated information is received the program name will appear in the 
SCHEDULE screen.
≥If you set a scheduled recording manually, which does not display the program name.—
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Play fails to start even when 
[1, PLAY] is pressed.
Play starts but then stops 
immediately.≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit.
≥You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM 
using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to 
copyright protection.
≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players 
that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.
≥You cannot play discs during DV camcorder recording.
≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it. (DivX)12
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Audio and video momentarily 
pause.≥This occurs between playlist chapters.
≥This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on +RW, finalized DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL that have been copied using the 
high-speed mode.
≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.
≥When playing a title recorded on both layers of a DVD-R DL or +R DL, video and audio may 
momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.—
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DVD-Video is not played.≥You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.75
Alternative soundtrack and 
subtitles cannot be selected.≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.
≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menus to change the soundtrack and subtitles on 
some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.—
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No subtitles.≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.
≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
≥Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”.—
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Angle cannot be changed.≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.—
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
You want to cancel the ratings 
level.≥The ratings level returns to the factory preset. While the disc tray is open, press 
[DRIVE SELECT] to select DVD drive then press and hold [¥, REC] and [1] on the main unit 
at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).—
Quick View does not work.≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.—
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The resume play function does 
not work.≥Memorized positions are canceled when
- press [∫, STOP] several times.
- open the disc tray (except [HDD]).
-[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] [SD] turn off the power.
- a recording or scheduled recording was executed.—
It takes time before play starts.≥It will take a little time for DivX videos to start playing. (DivX)—
Picture stops.≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. (DivX)—
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