Panasonic dmr-e80h User Manual
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Troubleshooting guide
Recording and timer recording
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The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the envi-
ronment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette
smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
ronment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette
smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
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Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
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Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
came with the cloth carefully.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once
every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating envi-
ronment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once
every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating envi-
ronment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.
Cannot record.
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You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the
unit can record onto.
unit can record onto.
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The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it.
[RAM]
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The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.
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Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
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The disc is protected with DISC SETTING.
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The HDD or the disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.
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You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.
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VCR Plus
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programming
does not work properly.
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The guide channels are incorrect. Go to the Channel menu and correct them with “VCR
Plus
Plus
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CH Setting”.
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The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with “Clock Settings”.
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Timer recording does not
work properly.
work properly.
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The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program.
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Different timer program times overlap.
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The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with “Clock Settings”.
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The unit switches to standby
while making a timer record-
ing.
while making a timer record-
ing.
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The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program.
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The timer program remains
even after recording finishes.
even after recording finishes.
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The program remains if you select “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”.
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Timer recording does not
stop even when [
stop even when [
∫
] is
pressed.
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Press [
∫
] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “
F
” off. Recording stops.
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The available recording time
doesn’t increase even after
erasing recordings on the
disc.
doesn’t increase even after
erasing recordings on the
disc.
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As this unit is unable to erase data written to DVD-RAM with a computer, the available record-
ing time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc.
ing time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc.
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If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting.
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Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously
recorded programming.
recorded programming.
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A part or whole of a recorded
program has been lost.
program has been lost.
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If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while
recording or editing, the program may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.
recording or editing, the program may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.
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We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format
the HDD/disc or use a new disc.
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Cannot dub to a DVD-R disc
using the high speed mode.
using the high speed mode.
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When recording to the HDD, set “DVD-R compatible Rec” to “On” from the Disc menu. Note
that you cannot dub programs to a DVD-R disc using the high speed mode if you recorded the
program on a DVD recorder that does not have the “DVD-R compatible Rec” function, even
when dubbing to the HDD with this setting “On”.
that you cannot dub programs to a DVD-R disc using the high speed mode if you recorded the
program on a DVD recorder that does not have the “DVD-R compatible Rec” function, even
when dubbing to the HDD with this setting “On”.
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Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Maintenance