Panasonic Dmr Ez48 Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
Use the following connection to suit the antenna lead to 
the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75  coaxial cable to the 
antenna terminals on your TV or other equipment. Refer to the 
other equipment’s operating instructions for more information.
If you connected this unit and a TV without an audio/video 
cable, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture 
may appear on the TV. If this happens, follow the steps below 
to change the video playback channel (RF...

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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.)
  The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices (

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Cannot operate the TV or Set Top 
Box with the unit’s remote control.  Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.68
  Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control.68
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.17
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...

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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”.66
  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 to 11
  Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
  Press [VCR/TV] to change to VCR mode.16
  The TV...

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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.61, 72
  Check if TV is muted.
  Check if amplifier is muted.
  Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.31, 38
  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...

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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.15
  Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not 
defective.Cover
  The disc is dirty.75
  You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.74, 75, 
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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)...

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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.74
  [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.53
  The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is 
protected with the “DVD Management” settings.52
  Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be 
recorded (CPRM).23, 74, 
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  The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded recordings or...

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Recording does not stop even when 
[ STOP] is pressed.  If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick 
Start” is set to “On”, you cannot stop recording for a few seconds.58
Scheduled recording does not work 
properly.  The scheduled recording program is incorrect or different scheduled 
recording times overlap. Correct the program.27
  The unit is not on scheduled recording standby. (“” on the unit’s display 
is not on.) Press [ DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit...

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Cannot display the Direct Navigator 
screen. This screen cannot be displayed while recording or copying.
Cannot edit or format a card. 
 Release the card’s protection setting. With some cards, the “Write 
Protection Off ” message sometimes appears on the screen even when 
protection has been set.52
The contents of the card cannot be 
read. The card format is not compatible with the unit. The contents on the card 
may be damaged.73
 Format using FAT 12, FAT 16 or FAT 32 with other equipment...