Panasonic Dmr E500 Operating Instructions Manual

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TV Guide On ScreenTM systemPage
Network
Does the TV Guide On ScreenTM 
system work with analog and digital 
cable TV boxes?≥Yes. The TV Guide On ScreenTM system works with both analog and digital cable TV 
boxes.—
I have relocated, changed my 
television reception system or cable 
TV box etc. How should I redo the 
TV Guide On Screen
TM system 
setup?≥Select “Change system settings” in “SETUP” in the Navigation menu of the TV Guide 
On Screen
TM system. If you select “No, repeat...

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Error messages
On the televisionPage
On the unit’s display
Cannot finish recording 
completely.≥The program was copy-protected.
≥The HDD or disc may be full.—
—
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.
≥You cannot format a Microdrive or mobile hard disk on this unit.79
—
Please check the disc.
Unable to format.
Cannot play back on this DVD-
Recorder.≥You tried to play a...

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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 remedies indicated in the chart 
do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 80 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on 
page 78 if you reside in Canada.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
PowerPag e
Displays
TV screen and video≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
≥Poor...

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Troubleshooting guide
SoundPage
Operation
Recording/Timer recording/Transferring (dubbing)
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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...

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Recording/Timer recording/Transferring (dubbing) (Continued) Page
TV Guide On Screen
TM system
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Cannot transfer (dub) to a DVD-
R disc using the high speed 
mode.≥When recording to the HDD, set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” in the SETUP 
menu.62
When transferring (dubbing), 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...

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Troubleshooting guide
TV Guide On ScreenTM system (Continued)Page
Cannot receive some channels 
displayed on the television 
program list.≥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 off-air antenna the channel data you receive often represents a 
viewing area larger than you would typically be able to receive. Your...

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PlayPag e
Edit
Still pictures and MPEG4
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.
≥You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or disc unplayable on this unit.
≥You may be able to transfer (dub) 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.
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Troubleshooting guide
NetworkPage
1. Damage requiring service— The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing— Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that...

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Maintenance/HDD, disc and card handling
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the 
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. 
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
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.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening...

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Recorder
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or...