Panasonic Dmr Ea18 Operating Instructions Manual

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On the TVPage
Cannot finish recording 
completely.The program was copy-protected. •−
The disc may be full. •−
There are already 99 recordings (
+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings). •−
Cannot play.  You inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).•56
Cannot record on the disc.  The disc may be dirty or scratched.•54
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full. 
RAM -RW(V) +RW Create space by erasing unwanted recordings. Even 
if you erase...

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To reset the ratings level settings
You can reset DVD-Video rating (➔ 44).
 With the unit stopped
;OPEN/CLOSE  to open the disc tray.
 On the main unit
 
INPUT
SELECTREC MODEREC  Press and hold both 
buttons for about 5 
seconds.
To restore the unit if it freezes
On the main unit
POWER8Press and hold for 
more than 10 seconds.
The unit is off. –
or
On the main unit
Press and hold for 
more than 1 second 
with a pointed object. 
Troubleshooting Guide
To Reset this Unit
Before requesting...

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General IssuesOperationPage
Cannot operate the TV or Set 
Top Box with the unit’s remote 
control.Make necessary settings for the Set Top Box Control. •42
Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. •50
Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control. •50
Cannot operate the DVD. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive when operating 
DVDs or CDs.
Make sure the TV is on the correct input mode. •
–−
The remote control doesn’t 
work.The remote control code is wrong....

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General IssuesUSBPage
The contents of the USB 
memory cannot be read. Check that the USB memory is inserted correctly.
The format of the USB memory or of its contents is not compatible 
with the unit. (The contents on the USB memory may be damaged.)
The USB memory contains a folder structure and/or file extensions 
that are not compatible with this unit.
Turn off and then turn on the unit again.
USB memories connected using a USB extension cable, a USB multi 
card reader or USB hub may not be...

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Playback IssuesPicturePage
TV 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 electronics retailers. •−
The images from the unit do 
not appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV. •8
Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. •−
The TV isn’t compatible...

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Troubleshooting Guide
Playback IssuesSoundPage
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. •45, 53 
Check audio/video (AV) cables. •8
Check if TV is muted. •−
Check if amplifier is muted. •−
Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. •24
Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playback and 
simultaneous record and playback. •−...

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Angle cannot be changed. This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be 
changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. •−
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.With the tray open, press and hold [
* REC] and [
q] on the main unit 
simultaneously for about 5 or more seconds. •62
Quick View does not work. This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.•−
This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode. •−
The resume play function...

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Recording IssuesRecording / Scheduled Recording / External Input (Continued)Page
Cannot record video or sound 
from the external device.The external device is not correctly connected. •21, 22
The proper external input channel (IN1, IN2, or DV) is not selected. 
Press [INPUT SELECT] to change. •21
The DV Camcorder recording 
function does not work.If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the 
connections and the DV equipment settings. •22
You cannot start recording...

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Glossary
BitstreamThis is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted 
back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to 
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with 
CPRM-compatible recorders and discs.
DecoderA decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This 
is called decoding.
Dolby...

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Power supply:  AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:  Approx. 25 W
Standby mode:(Shipping Condition)   Approx. 2.1 W
  (User Setting: Quick Start: ON):  Approx. 9.8 W
Recordable discs:
DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)
2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)
2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)
DVD-R (SL):1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)
1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)
1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)
1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)
DVD-R (DL):2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)
2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)
DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
2-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
2-6X SPEED (Ver....