Panasonic Dmr E20 Operating Instructions Manual
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Initial settings
Entering a password
You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences. Play and
changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a
password.
When setting ratings
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.
If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before
you press [ENTER].
Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER].
3. Press [ENTER].
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Initial settings
Entering a password
You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences. Play and
changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a
password.
When setting ratings
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.
If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before
you press [ENTER].
Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER].
3. Press [ENTER].
The password is entered and the unit is...")
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Changing the unit’s settings
PreparationSwitch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Clock Settings
Auto Clock Setting
1While stopped
Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [ ,
] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Clock Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Use the joystick [
, ] to select “Auto
Clock Setting” and press [ENTER].
If channel setting is complete, the “Auto Clock Setting” screen appears.If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66396/w64_dmr-e20_en_om_d-86.png "Page 87
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
PreparationSwitch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Clock Settings
Auto Clock Setting
1While stopped
Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [ ,
] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Clock Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Use the joystick [
, ] to select “Auto
Clock Setting” and press [ENTER].
If channel setting is complete, the “Auto Clock Setting” screen appears.If you have not yet set channels, the “Auto...")
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Clock Settings
Manual Clock Setting
1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [ ,
] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Clock Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Manual Clock Setting” and press
[ENTER].
5Use the joystick [ ,
] to select the
item you want to change and use the
joystick [
, ] to change the setting.
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Clock Settings
Manual Clock Setting
1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [ ,
] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Clock Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Manual Clock Setting” and press
[ENTER].
5Use the joystick [ ,
] to select the
item you want to change and use the
joystick [
, ] to change the setting.
The items change as...")
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Time Zone Adjust
Adjust the time zone (1 or 1) if it was not set correctly with auto
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [ ,
] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Clock Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Time Zone Adjust” and press
[ENTER].
5Use the joystick [
, ] to select
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Time Zone Adjust
Adjust the time zone (1 or 1) if it was not set correctly with auto
clock setting.
You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually.
1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [ ,
] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Clock Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“Time Zone Adjust” and press
[ENTER].
5Use the joystick [
, ] to select
“1”, “0”, or “...")
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Channel Settings
Antenna System
The following settings must be reset when you change the antenna
system.
VCR Plus guide channel settings (➡ page 19)
Auto channel setting (➡ page 91)
Channel captions (➡ page 92)
1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [, ] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [, ] to select
“Channel Settings” and press
[ENTER].
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Channel Settings
Antenna System
The following settings must be reset when you change the antenna
system.
VCR Plus guide channel settings (➡ page 19)
Auto channel setting (➡ page 91)
Channel captions (➡ page 92)
1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [, ] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [, ] to select
“Channel Settings” and press
[ENTER].
4Use the joystick [, ] to...")
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Auto Channel Setting
You can use the ACTION menus to start Auto Channel Setting if Plug-in Auto
Tuning (➡ page 16) fails for some reason.
1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [, ] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [, ] to select “Chan-
nel Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Use the joystick [, ] to select “Auto
Channel Setting” and press [ENTER].
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Auto Channel Setting
You can use the ACTION menus to start Auto Channel Setting if Plug-in Auto
Tuning (➡ page 16) fails for some reason.
1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [, ] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [, ] to select “Chan-
nel Settings” and press [ENTER].
4Use the joystick [, ] to select “Auto
Channel Setting” and press [ENTER].
If clock setting is complete, the “Auto Channel Setting” screen...")
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Channel Settings
Channel Caption
You can give stations captions. You can use the Preset Captions, or
manually enter new ones yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed
and in the direct navigator screen.
1Press [ACTION].
The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [, ] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [, ] to select
“Channel Settings” and press
[ENTER].
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
Channel Settings
Channel Caption
You can give stations captions. You can use the Preset Captions, or
manually enter new ones yourself.
The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed
and in the direct navigator screen.
1Press [ACTION].
The ACTION screen appears.
2Use the joystick [, ] to select the
Set Up tab.
3Use the joystick [, ] to select
“Channel Settings” and press
[ENTER].
4Use...")
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Initial settings
Changing the unit’s settings
Use the joystick [, ] to select
the channel corresponding to the
caption and then move the joystick
[].
Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a
station or if captions have been added manually.
Repeat steps and as necessary.
5
Use the joystick [, ] to select
the channel and then move the
joystick [].
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Changing the unit’s settings
Use the joystick [, ] to select
the channel corresponding to the
caption and then move the joystick
[].
Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a
station or if captions have been added manually.
Repeat steps and as necessary.
5
Use the joystick [, ] to select
the channel and then move the
joystick [].
Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a
station or if preset captions...")
91 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit’s settings Auto Channel Setting You can use the ACTION menus to start Auto Channel Setting if Plug-in Auto Tuning (➡ page 16) fails for some reason. 1Press [ACTION].The ACTION screen appears. 2Use the joystick [, ] to select the Set Up tab. 3Use the joystick [, ] to select “Chan- nel Settings” and press [ENTER]. 4Use the joystick [, ] to select “Auto Channel Setting” and press [ENTER]. If clock setting is complete, the “Auto Channel Setting” screen appears.If you have not yet set clock, the “Auto Channel/Clock Setting” screen appears. 5Press [ENTER]. Auto channel setting (or auto channel and auto clock setting) starts. This takes a few minutes. When finished, the Complete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER]. The channels are set based on the currently selected antenna system. To stop auto channel settingPress [RETURN]. 1 2 5 3·4 ACTION ENTER ENTERENTER ENTER TV CH TV/AV PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOWFRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V.S.S. ACTIONTV DV D AUDIOADD/DLT REC MODECANCELINPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CHDVD 123 456 789 0 PAUSE PLAY SLOW/SEARCH STATUS RETURNENTER VOLPOWER POWER OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU DISPLAYTSILYALP 100 2·3·4·5 RETURN 1 Antenna System Auto Channel Setting Preset Channel CaptionChannel Caption Manual Channel Caption VCR Plus+ CH SettingCATV ACTIONChannel Settings SELECT ENTER RETURN ENTER Auto Channel Setting Connect antenna cable and if you use a cable box, tune it to your local PBS CH then. . . Please push the ENTER key. Auto Channel Setting 18 CH Auto Channel Setting Proceeding. . Auto Channel Setting 125 CH ENTER Auto Channel SettingComplete Set Up SELECT Off TimerRemote Control CodeClock SettingsChannel Settings Re-initialize Setting6 hr Set Code 1 ACTION ENTER RETURN TA B TOP Check the antenna system. Automatic setting is performed based on the current antenna system. When you press [ENTER] When finished
92 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit’s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Channel Settings Channel Caption You can give stations captions. You can use the Preset Captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the direct navigator screen. 1Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. 2Use the joystick [, ] to select the Set Up tab. 3Use the joystick [, ] to select “Channel Settings” and press [ENTER]. 4Use the joystick [, ] to select “Preset Channel Caption” or “Manual Channel Caption” and press [ENTER]. 5 Use the joystick [, ] to select the caption and then move the joystick []. You can choose from the following captions. ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB (Continued on next page) 2 3·4 1 5 1 ACTION ENTERENTER ENTER ENTERENTER TV CH TV/AV PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOWFRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V.S.S. ACTIONTV DV D AUDIOADD/DLT REC MODECANCELINPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CHDVD 123 456 789 0 PAUSE PLAY SLOW/SEARCH STATUS RETURNENTER VOLPOWER POWER OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU DISPLAYTSILYALP 100 DVD, TV 2·3·4·5 1 Antenna System Auto Channel Setting Preset Channel CaptionChannel Caption Manual Channel Caption VCR Plus+ CH SettingCATV ACTIONChannel Settings SELECT ENTER RETURN Set Up Antenna System Auto Channel Setting Preset Caption Manual Caption VCR Plus SettingTV ACTIONPreset Caption GL08 CaptionChannel Number--- PBS---CBS--- ABC--- RETURN ENTER SELECT Set Up SELECT Off TimerRemote Control CodeClock SettingsChannel Settings Re-initialize Setting6 hr Set Code 1 ACTION ENTER RETURN TA B TOP
93 RQT6035 Initial settings Changing the unit’s settings Use the joystick [, ] to select the channel corresponding to the caption and then move the joystick []. Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station or if captions have been added manually. Repeat steps and as necessary. 5 Use the joystick [, ] to select the channel and then move the joystick []. Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station or if preset captions have been added. Use the joystick [, ] to select the first character and then move the joystick []. You can choose from the following characters: A–Z, 0–9, -, &, !, /, (space) Repeat this step to enter the other characters. Press [] to return to the Channel Number column when you are finished. Repeat steps , , and as necessary. 6Press [ENTER].The screen shown in step 4 reappears. For your reference In step 5-, the screen scrolls a page at a time if you hold the joy- stick up or down before pressing [ENTER]. 65 3 1·2 ENTERENTER ENTER ENTER TV CH TV/AV PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOWFRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V.S.S. ACTIONTV DV D AUDIOADD/DLT REC MODECANCELINPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CHDVD 123 456 789 0 PAUSE PLAY SLOW/SEARCH STATUS RETURNENTER VOLPOWER POWER OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU DISPLAYTSILYALP 100 5·6 Set Up Antenna System Auto Channel Setting Preset Caption Manual Caption VCR Plus SettingTV ACTIONPreset Caption CTVWB Caption Channel Number------ DSC---GL08--- TSN--- RETURN ENTER SELECT Set Up Antenna System Auto Channel Setting Preset Caption Manual Caption VCR Plus SettingTV ACTIONManual CaptionChannel NumberCaption 8 10 12 124---- ---- ---- ---- RETURN ENTER SELECT Set Up Antenna System Auto Channel Setting Preset Caption Manual Caption VCR Plus SettingTV ACTIONManual CaptionChannel NumberCaption 10 12 238 RETURN ENTER SELECTA A A A ---- ---- ----
94 RQT6035 Reference REC L R DVD-RAM Remain 0 :15 FR 6/8 10 : 15 PM PRG41:12.12 FR PRG2 0:00.04 SP PLAY REC L R DVD-RAM PLAYA B STATUS TV CH TV/AV PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOWFRAME SKIP STOP VCR Plus + REC TIME SLIP CM SKIP V.S.S. ACTIONTV DV D AUDIOADD/DLT REC MODECANCELINPUT SELECT LAST MARKER MARKER WRITE CHDVD 123 456 789 0 PAUSE PLAY SLOW/SEARCH STATUS RETURNENTER VOLPOWER POWER OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU DISPLAYTSILYALP 100 STATUS DVD, TV Remain 0 :15 FR 6/8 10 : 15 PMREC L R DVD-RAM : 9 ; 1 2 3 4 5 678 PRG4PLAY1:12.12 FR PRG2 0:00.04 SP On-screen displays AChanging the information displayed Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. You can change the setting in the ACTION menu so these displays do not appear automatically (➡ page 83, Display—Status Messages). Remote control only Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Press [STATUS] to change the information displayed. The display changes each time you press the button. For example, DVD-RAM No display BDisplay examples Available recording time and recording mode The current date and time Recording information Shows the program number, elapsed time, and recording mode. Play information Shows the program number, elapsed time, and recording mode. Play position Program being played (green) Program being recorded (red) Available time on disc Current media Current recording or play status/input channel and caption (if entered) Shows the current state of the unit or input channel and caption (if entered). REC:Recording PAUSE:Recording paused PLAY:Playing :Playing paused :Rewinding (5 speeds) :Fast forwarding (5 speeds) :Slow-motion (5 speeds) :Reverse slow-motion (5 speeds) Audio type (➡ page 34) Shows the selected audio type. During reception Stereo: Stereo is selected Mono: Monaural is selected SAP: Secondary audio program is selected (“(((” appears when the type you have selected is actually being received.) During play LR, R, L: a stereo program is recorded MAIN, SAP: an MTS program is recorded !?
95 RQT6035 Reference Power supply:AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption:35 W Recording system:DVD video recording standards (DVD-RAM), DVD video standards (DVD-R) Optical pick-up:System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 790 nm wavelength for CDs) Recordable discs:12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0) Recording time:Max. 6 hours (using 4.7 GB disc) XP: 60 minutes SP: 120 minutes LP: 240 minutes EP: 360 minutes Discs played:12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0) DVD-VIDEO discs CD-Audio discs (CD-DA) Video CD discs CD-R/CD-RW discs (CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs) Video system TV system:NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields Recording system:MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR) Input:LINE (pin jack), 1.0 Vp-p; 75 S connector Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Output:LINE (pin jack), 1.0 Vp-p; 75 S connector Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 Component video output 525i:Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 P B: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 PR: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 Antenna reception input:TV Channel: 2ch–69ch, 75 CATV Channel: 1ch–125ch, 75 Audio system Recording system:Dolby Digital Input:LINE (pin jack) Reference input: 309 mVrms FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Input impedance: 47 k Output:LINE (pin jack) Reference output: 309 mVrms FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Output impedance: 1 k (Load impedance: 10 k) Number of channels:Recording: 2 channels Playback: 2 channels Other input/output connectors:Digital audio optical output connector Dimensions:Approx. 430 (W)120 (H)351 (D) mm [Approx. 16 15/16(W)43/4(H) 137/8(D)] (excluding protrusions) Mass:Approx. 5.6 k (12.36 lbs) Operating temperature range:5 C–40 C (41 F–104 F) Operating humidity range:10 %–80 % RH (no condensation) Clock unit:Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display LASER Specification Class LASER Product Wave length:775–815 nm 655–666 nm Laser power:No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection. Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.Power consumption in standby mode:approx. 5 W
96 RQT6035 Reference Glossary BitstreamThis is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. Channel (when referring to DVD)Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role. For example, 5.1 channel Front speakers—1 left channel and 1 right channel Center speaker—1 channel Surround speakers—1 left channel and 1 right channel Subwoofer—1 channel0.1 (the ratio of bass to the total amount of sound output) Examples as shown in the on-screen menus 3/2 .1ch .1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right) 1: Center 2: Front leftFront right 3: Front leftFront rightCenter Dolby Pro LogicA surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural. DTS Digital SurroundThis surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. The separation between channels is good and the compres- sion ratio is low, so realistic sound effects are possible. DTS soundtracks are produced with the assumption that all chan- nels will be used. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. FinalizeThis process allows DVD-R to be played on compatible equipment. Frame and fieldFrames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving pic- ture. A frame is made up of two fields. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower. Linear PCM This is a form of signal that has been digitized without compressing it. CDs are recorded with 44.1 kHz/16 bit PCM, while DVDs use PCM between 48 kHz/16 bit and 96 kHz /24 bit, allowing reproduc- tion of greater quality sound. The linear PCM signals output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, OPTICAL terminal are stereo (2 channel).Frame Field Field Component video output (Y, PB, PR) The luminance (Y) and color difference (PB and PR) signals are sep- arated for output so colors are reproduced faithfully. The output form differs from that for 480P progressive output. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio and video signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Direct navigator This is a list of programs you have recorded. You can select pro- grams from the list to view. The list also shows the date and time of recording, the channel, and the titles of titled programs. The select- ed program is played in the background, making selection even simpler. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo- ratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.
97 RQT6035 Reference Example Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Pan&Scan/LetterboxIn general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This means you can view most material with the intended aspect ratio on a widescreen television. Material with this ratio will not fit onto a standard television with an aspect ratio of 4:3. Two styles of picture, “Pan&Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem. Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen. Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the pic- ture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9. Playback control (PBC)This is a method of playing video CDs. You can select parts to play by using menus recorded on the disc. Play list This is a collection of scenes. It enables you to play these scenes in succession or to select specific ones to play. Program (PRG) The section between the point where recording is started and the point where it is stopped.Example Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Sampling frequencyThis is the number of samples of sound taken per second during conversion to a digital signal. A high sampling frequency results in a sound close to the original when played back. S video outputThe color (C) and luminance (Y) signals are separated before being sent to the television, making for greater picture clarity. Title/Chapter (DVD-Video)DVD-Video are divided up into large sections, titles, and smaller sections, chapters. The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers. Track (Video CD/CD)This is the smallest division on CD and Video CD, and usually equates to a single song. Maintenance The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure. Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs. Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) every 1 to 4 months, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use. To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
98 RQT6035 Reference The service numbers (“U” followed by two digits) and messages shown in the table appear. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers . Possible solutions are indicated with “” on the relative pag- es in the operating instructions. Disc handling Handling precautionsDo not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. Do not use cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity pre- vention liquids or any other solvent. Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.) Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market. Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked. Do not place or store discs in the following places Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid or dusty locations Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.) How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded surface. If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from the cold. DVD-RAM and DVD-R Clean and dry only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM and DVD-R. DVD-Video, Video CD, CD Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Self-diagnosis Service number Service number U11 U14 U99 CHK REMOTE Unit status The disc is dirty or badlyscratched. You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. The unit is hot. The unit fails to operateproperly. The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Solutions Follow the instructions in “Disc handling” to clean the disc if it is dirty. The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t disappear. Insert a disc the unit can play or record on. The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it. Wait for about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit. Press [/I, POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now press [/I, POWER] again to turn the unit on. Change the code on the remote control or main unit. , !? !? !? !?
99 RQT6035 Reference Error messages Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers . Possible solutions are indicated with “” on the relative pages in the operating instructions. Error messages No Disc. This is non-recordable disc. This disc is not formatted properly. Please format the disc in ‘DISC SETTING’ to record. This disc cannot be read. Please check write protect tab on the disc. Contents of this disc are protected. Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot record on the disc. Please set clock. This disc may not be played in your region. Your selection exceeds the recorder’srating limit. Causes and solutions You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized DVD-R, DVD-Video, CDs, or video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit. You inserted an incompatible disc. Insert a compatible disc. The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection. The program is write-protected. Release the protection with the direct navigator. The disc is write-protected. Release the protection with the Disc Protection of DISC SETTING. The program was copy-guarded. The disc is full. Recording was not completed for some other reason. The disc is scratched. Use another disc. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc as described in these operating instructions. The clock is not set correctly. Reset the clock using “Manual Clock Setting”. You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s region number. This unit can only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit (1, All, or including the number 1). A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit. Temporarily unlock the unit with “Ratings” in the Disc ACTION menu. PROTECT !? !?
RQT6035 Reference 100 Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear. One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Reset the unit as follows: 1. Press [/I, POWER] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [/I, POWER] 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 [/I, POWER] to turn the unit on. This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (ACTION — Set Up— Off Timer — Off). Press [/I, POWER] to turn the unit on. One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [/I, POWER] to turn the unit on. No power. The unit is on but cannot be operated. The unit switches to standby automatically. Make sure the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult your dealer if reception does not improve. Check the settings on your television. Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen ACTION menus. , Adjust the television’s vertical hold. Read the television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer. Go to Display in the ACTION menus and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”. Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly. Go to Display in the ACTION menus and select “On” for “Blue Background”. The images from this unit do not appear on the television. Television reception worsens after connecting the unit. Screen size is wrong. The picture flickers. On-screen messages do not appear. The blue background does not appear. Picture Check the connections. , Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. Press [AUDIO] on the remote control to select the desired audio type. Go to Audio in the ACTION menus and choose the correct setting with “MTS Selection for DVD-R Disc”. You have used digital connection. Connect to other equipment using audio cables (analog connection). , You cannot change the audio type when using DVD-R. No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio during stereo or MTS broadcasts. Sound Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www. panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers . Possible solutions are indicated with “ ” on the relative pages in the operating instructions. Power !?