Panasonic Dmr Ea38 Operating Instructions Manual

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RecordingPage
Can I record from a commercially 
purchased video cassette or DVD?  Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; 
therefore, recording is usually not possible.
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, 
and +RW recorded on the unit be 
played on other equipment?  You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players 
after finalizing the disc on this unit. 49
  [+RW] It is not necessary to finalize. To enable play on...

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Error Messages
On the Unit’s DisplayPage
H , F 
(“ ” stands for a service number.)  An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the 
status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. 
If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit 
(

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On the TVPage
Cannot  nish 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.).67
Cannot record on the disc. 
 
  The disc may be dirty or scratched.67
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full. 
   
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by erasing unwanted recordings. Even...

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Troubleshooting Guide
To Reset This Unit
To reset the ratings level settings
  With the unit stopped
OPEN/CLOSE
 to open the disc tray.
  On the main unit
 REC
SD CARD
REC MODEREC MODEINPUT SELECTINPUT SELECT
Press and hold both buttons for 
about 5 seconds.
To restore the unit if it freezes
On the main unit
POWER  Press and hold for more than 
10 seconds.
–The unit is off.
or
On the main unit
RESET
 
Press and hold for 
more than 1 second 
with a pointed object.
You can reset DVD-Video rating (

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The display is dim. 
  Change “Front Display” in the Setup menu.57
“12:00A” is  ashing on the unit’s 
display.   Set the clock.53
The recording time display, the 
copying process display, and the 
displayed recording times of MP3s 
are different from the actual time.  Times shown may disagree with actual times.
  [-R] [-R\DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The remaining capacity does not increase even if 
recordings are deleted.
  Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW disc...

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Cannot operate the TV or Set Top 
Box with the unit’s remote control.  Make necessary settings for the Set Top Box Control.52
  Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.61
  Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control.61
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 channel or input mode.14
Cannot operate the VHS. 
  Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS drive when operating VHS...

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PageGeneral IssuesVIERA Link 
VIERA Link doesn’t work
  Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the 
front display when the power for the main unit is set to “On”.
  Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.60
  Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device.
  If the connection for the equipment connected with an HDMI cable was 
changed, or if there was a power failure or the plug was removed from the 
household AC outlet, “HDAVI Control” may not...

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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, 9
  Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
  The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press...

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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.56, 65
  Check audio/video (AV) cables.8
  Check if TV is muted.
  Check if amplifier is muted.
  Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.29, 35
  Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playback and 
simultaneous record and playback.
  Set “V. Surround Sound” in the Audio...

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Play fails to start even when 
[ PLAY] is pressed.
Play starts but then stops 
immediately.  Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.13
  Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not 
defective.Cover
  The disc is dirty.67
  You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.66, 67, 
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  When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be 
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case 
use EP (6H)...