Panasonic DMR-ES40VS DMRES40 User Guide - Page 62

Reference DVD VHS Operation Cannot operate the TV. Cannot operate the DVD. Cannot operate the VHS. The remote control doesn't work. The unit is on but cannot be operated. Cannot eject a disc. Startup is slow Takes time to read DVD-RAM ≥Change manufacturer code. Some TVs cannot be operated even if you change the code. ≥Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to "TV". ≥Press [DVD] when operating DVD. ≥Press [VHS] when operating VHS. ≥The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code. ≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit. ≥Remove obstacles between the remote control and main unit. ≥Don't place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure. ≥If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or more, the recording or editing of DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R may be disabled. ≥Some operations are prohibited by the disc. ≥The unit is warm ("U59" appears on the unit's display). Wait until "U59" disappears. ≥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 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 for about 1 minute, then reconnect it. (2) Press [POWER Í/I] to turn the unit on. ≥The unit is recording. ≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, hold down [∫] and [CH, W] on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer. ≥Make sure that "Quick Start" is set to "On". Even if "Quick Start" is set to "On", startup is slow if the clock is not set, there was a power failure or the AC plug has just been connected. ≥A few dozen seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM. ≥Startup takes time for a few minutes after 4:00 a.m. due to system maintenance of this unit. ≥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. Page 18 25, 49 10 10 18 10 10 - - - - - - - - 41 - - - Picture TV reception worsens after ≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It connecting the unit. can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. The images from the unit do not ≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT terminal or appear on the TV. Picture is distorted. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the unit. ≥Make sure that the TV's input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ≥The TV isn't compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [CANCEL] on the remote control or press and hold [∫] and [" DVD, DUBBING] at the same time on the main unit until the picture is displayed correctly. The setting will change to interlace. ≥Make sure that progressive output has not been selected when the connected TV is not progressive compatible. Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. The setting will return 480i. Page - 12, 14 - - - 62 VQT0R73