Panasonic DMR-E65S Dvd Recorder - Page 51

Reference Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the "Customer Services Directory" on page 55. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. The sound of the disc rotating may become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting breaks. Power No power. The unit switches to standby mode. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. ≥This is a power saving feature. Change "Off Timer" in the SETUP menu, if you would prefer. ≥One of the unit's safety devices is activated. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on. ≥If the unit is not placed in the timer recording standby mode two minutes before the time when the timer recording is scheduled to commence, it turns off automatically and will be placed in the standby mode. (The "F" appears on the display.) If play or recording is being performed, it will be interrupted. Page 7 42 - - Displays The display is dim. ≥Change "Front Display" in the SETUP menu. 44 "12:00" is flashing on the unit's ≥Set the clock. 11 display. Compared to the actual ≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames - recorded time, the remaining (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time time displayed is less. 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 ≥Times shown may disagree with actual times. - and the available time shown ≥More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R - do not add up. 200 times or more. The play time shown for MP3 ≥While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly. - does not agree with the actual ≥Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, there is no increase in disc space. - time. TV screen and video Television reception worsens ≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. - after connecting the unit. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Status messages do not ≥Select "Automatic" in "Status Messages" in the SETUP menu. 44 appear. The blue background does not ≥Select "On" in "Blue Background" in the SETUP menu. 44 appear. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture ≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set 31 expands left and right. "Progressive" in the Video menu to "OFF". ≥Check the settings for "TV Type", "4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video" or "4:3 TV Settings for 44 Screen size is wrong. DVD-RAM" in the SETUP menu. There is a lot of after-image ≥Change the settings for "3D NR" and "Integrated DNR" to "0" or turn "MPEG-DNR" off if it is 31 when playing video. on. When playing DVD-Video using ≥Set "Progressive" in the Video menu to "OFF". This problem is caused by the editing method 31 progressive output, one part of or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up. There is no apparent change in ≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video. - picture quality when adjusted with the Video menu in the on- screen menus. The images from this unit do ≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT 7 not appear on the television. terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit. ≥Make sure that the television's input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. - Picture is distorted. ≥The television isn't compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP] - on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace. RQT7303 51