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 other DVD players, 
please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.49
  In any case, ability to play a disc depends on the condition of the recording, 
the quality of the disc, and the capability and format constraints of the DVD 
player.
Can I record digital audio signals 
using the unit?  You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the unit are 
for output only. (The audio recorded from a digital video camcorder using 
the DV camcorder recording function, however, is recorded digitally.)
Can a digital audio signal from 
the unit be recorded to other 
equipment?  You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the 
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following via the Setup menu:
– PCM Down Conversion: “On”
–  Dolby Digital: “PCM”
–  DTS: “PCM”
However, only
–  As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
–  As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz sampling 
frequency.56
  You cannot record MP3 signals.
USBPage
What can or cannot be done using 
the USB port on this unit?  You can copy still pictures and play MP3 or still picture  les on a USB 
memory.
  A USB memory cannot be formatted on this unit.
  Connections of digital cameras or camcorders through USB are not 
guaranteed.
  Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.31, 32, 
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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 
if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL 
there is no increase in disc space. Available recording space on a DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format) or +RW disc increases when the last recording is 
deleted (space may increase slightly when you delete other recordings).20, 40, 
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Cannot record. The number of 
recordings has exceeded the 
maximum limit.
   
Use a new disc.
Error has occurred. 
Please press OK.   
Press [OK] to start the recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while 
it is recovering [“
” (Self Check) appears on the unit’s 
display].
No disc 
   
You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that the unit can play.13, 66, 67
   
The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is 
facing up.13
No folders. 
   
There are no compatible folders on SD Card or USB memory.69
No SD card
No valid SD card. 
  The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed while a compatible 
card is already inserted, turn off the unit, remove the card, then re-insert 
the card.13
   
The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.68, 69
No VHS cassette. 
   
There is no video cassette in the tape deck when playing or recording TV 
programs. Insert a video cassette.13
Now recording on DVD.
To watch the VHS playback, connect 
a TV to DVD/VHS COMMON OUT 
terminal at the back of the unit, and 
select the appropriate input on the 
TV.   
The VHS plays back while recording on DVD. You can watch the VHS 
playback by connecting to the DVD/VHS COMMON terminals.63
Please change the disc. 
   
There may be a problem with the disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] on the 
main unit to remove the disc to check for scratches and dirt. (The unit turns 
off automatically after you open the tray.)
Please set the clock. 
 
  The clock is not set when recording programs or setting scheduled 
recording. Set the clock.53
The VHS cassette is protected.
   
A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab has been 
inserted for recording TV programs. Use a video cassette with an accidental 
erasure prevention tab.13
This is a non-recordable disc. 
 
  The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or 
unfinalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, 
or +RW disc.66
   
The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality.
66, 67, 
69
This disc is not formatted properly.
   
You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or +RW disc. Format the 
disc with the unit.48
   
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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.
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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 
increases when you delete the last recording (space may increase slightly 
when you delete other recordings).
  If you record or edit about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity of 
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL is reduced and then recording or editing 
may be disabled (for the second layer on DVD-R DL and +R DL, this 
happens after about 60 times).
  The time during fast forward and rewind, or the process during copy may 
not be displayed accurately.
Compared to the actual recorded 
time, the elapsed time displayed is 
less.  The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames 
at 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a 
slight difference between the time 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 following does not indicate a problem with the unit:
  Regular disc rotating sound.
  Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
  Image disturbance during search.
  Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks.
  Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic 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 
cassettes. 
– Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.15
The remote control doesn’t work.
  The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.53
  The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.5
  Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.5
  Remove obstacles between the remote control and main unit.
  Remove dust from the transmission window and the unit’s sensor.
  Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
  Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be 
subject to sun exposure.
  It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after 
changing the batteries.53
  It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the 
batteries.61
The unit is on but cannot be 
operated.  Some operations are prohibited by the disc.
  The unit is warm (“U59” appears on the unit’s display). Wait until “U59” 
disappears.
  One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated. 
  Reset the unit as follows:
  Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to switch to off. 
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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 work. In this case, perform 
the following operations.
1.  When all equipment connected with the HDMI cable is turned on, turn 
the TV (VIERA) on again.
2.  Change the TV (VIERA) settings for the “HDAVI Control” function to 
off, and then set to on again. (For more information, see the VIERA 
operating instructions.)
3.  Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit, and after this 
unit’s screen is displayed check that “HDAVI Control” is working.
The contents of the USB memory 
cannot be read.  Check that the USB memory is inserted correctly.13
  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.)68, 69
  The USB memory contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are 
not compatible with this unit.69
  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 recognized by this unit.
  The USB host function of this unit may not work with some USB memory 
devices.
  USB memories with storage capacity of more than 32 GB may not work in 
some instances.
 Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.68
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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 and hold [] 
and [] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to 
interlace.
 When connecting with component video cables to a television, check if 
there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier. If so, turn off the 
equipment connected with an HDMI cable and set the “HDMI Priority” to 
“Off ” in the Setup menu.59
 To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI 
Priority” to “On” in the Setup menu.59
 Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with 
HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.
Status messages do not appear.
  Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.56
The gray background does not 
appear.  Select “On” in “Gray Background” in the Setup menu.60
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands 
left and right.
Screen size is wrong. If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” in the 
Setup menu to “Normal”.59
  Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”, or “4:3 
TV settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.58
There is a lot of after-images when 
playing video.  Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off ”.51
When playing DVD-Video using 
progressiv
e output, one part of the 
picture momentarily appears to be 
doubled up.  This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on 
DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output.51
  When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps 
below:
(1) Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.
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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 menu to “Off ” in the following cases:
–  When using discs that do not have surround sound effects, such as 
Karaoke discs
–  When playing multilingual broadcast recordings51
 The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the 
HDMI AV OUT terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
 Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with 
HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
 When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal is used for audio output and the 
unit is connected to the television with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio 
Output” to “Off ” in the Setup menu.60
 Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this 
unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
Cannot switch audio. 
  If you want to switch between the main audio or SAP audio, then output 
both audio signals from the external equipment connected to this unit and 
record the program on a DVD-RAM or Video tape.21
  You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect 
using an audio cable (analog connection).56, 65
  There are discs whose audio cannot be changed due to how the disc was 
created.
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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, 
69
  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) mode.55
  You cannot play discs during DV Camcorder recording.
Audio and video momentarily 
pause.  This occurs between playlist chapters.
  This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.
  [-R]DL] [+R]DL] Images and audio may be interrupted momentarily when 
play reaches the point where the recording passed from the first layer to 
the second.21
DVD-Video is not played. 
  You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting. 54
Alternative soundtrack and subtitles 
cannot be selected.  The languages are not recorded on the disc.
 
 You may have to use the disc’s own menus to select languages and audio 
tracks.28
No subtitles.
  When progressive output is on, TV’s closed captions cannot be displayed.
Go to the Setup menu and turn this unit’s closed captions on.57
  If connecting with the DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, closed 
caption cannot be displayed by this unit while playing tape. Make the 
settings and display on a TV that supports Closed Captioning.
  Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

  Set “Subtitle” in the Disc menu to “On”.50
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 [] on the main unit 
simultaneously for about 5 or more seconds.74
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 
does not work.  Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the 
tray is opened.
Cannot see the beginning of the
recording played.  (If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an 
HDMI cable) When [ PLAY] is pressed on this unit’s remote control 
to start play, you may not be able to see the beginning of the recording 
played until the picture is displayed on the TV. Using [] or [], return 
to the beginning of the recording.
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