Panasonic Dmr Es35 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 69 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on 
page 66 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer.
PowerPage
DisplaysPage
The following do not indicate a problem with the unit:
≥Regular disc rotating sound....

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Troubleshooting guide
OperationPage
Cannot operate the TV.≥Change manufacturer code. Some TVs cannot be operated even if you change the code.
≥Press [TV/VIDEO] to change the input mode to “TV”.19
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Cannot operate the DVD.≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select DVD drive when operating DVD.11
Cannot operate the VHS.≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select VHS drive when operating VHS. 11
The remote control doesn’t 
work.≥The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.
≥The batteries are...

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PicturePage
SoundPage
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 audio-visual suppliers.–
The images from the unit do 
not appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT terminal or 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the unit.
≥Make sure that the TV’s input setting (e.g.,...

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Troubleshooting guide
Recording, Scheduled recording, Transfer (Copying), External input Page
Cannot record.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can 
record onto.
≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DVD 
Management”.
≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM)....

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PlayPage
EditPage
VHS PicturePage
VHS SoundPage
VHS Recording, scheduled recordingPage
VHS PlayPage
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.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.
≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.
≥When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be...

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Product Service
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 described in these operating...

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Specifications
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions shown are approximate. Power supply:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:Approx. 29 W
Standby mode:(Display ON) Approx. 3.2 W
(Display OFF) Approx. 3.0 W
Recordable discs:
DV D - R A M : Ve r.  2 . 0
Ver. 2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 1.0
Ver. 2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 2.0
DVD-R: for General Ver. 2.0
for General Ver. 2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0
for General Ver. 2.x/8X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 3.0...

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Glossary
Bitstream
This 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.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This 
is called decoding.
Down-mixing...

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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 07094
Panasonic 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 Panasonic...

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a 
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Panasonic DVD Recorder One (1) year, parts and labour
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.
LIMITATIONS...