Panasonic DMREX89EB Operating Guide

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Cannot operate the TV with unit’s 
remote control.
 Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.
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 It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after 
changing the batteries.
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The remote control doesn’t work.
 The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.
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 The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
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 Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.
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 Remove obstacles between the remote control and the main unit.
 Remove dust from the transmission window and the unit’s sensor.
 Coloured 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 manufacturer code again after changing the 
batteries.
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 If the “X HOLD” is displayed on the unit’s front display, the Child Lock 
function is activated.
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 If the “EXT-L” is displayed on the unit’s front display, Linked timer 
recordings with external equipment is in recording standby.
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The unit is on but cannot be 
operated.
 Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly.
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 Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
 The unit is warm (“U59” appears on the unit’s display). Wait until “U59” 
disappears.
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 One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
Press [/I] on the main unit to switch to standby mode.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby mode, reset the unit (  86, “To restore 
the unit if it freezes”).
 The unit cannot be operated while performing an update. “SW-DL” 
appears on the unit’s display while it is updating. Please wait until the “SW-
DL” disappears.
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“U88” is displayed and the disc 
cannot be ejected.
 The unit is carrying out the recovery process. The disc may be defective. 
Do the following to eject the disc. Try another disc. 
(1) Press [/I] on the main unit to switch to standby mode. 
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby mode, reset the unit (  86, “To 
restore the unit if it freezes”). 
(2) While the unit is turned off, press and hold [] and [CH ] on the main 
unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. (Ejection may take extra 
time depending on discs.)
Cannot eject a disc. 
 The unit is recording.
 The unit may have a problem. Eject the disc as in (2) above.
 Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby 
(“EXT-L” on the unit’s display blinks when [] is pressed.) Press [EXT 
LINK] to cancel the recording standby.
If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. 
Cancel the Child Lock function.
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Startup is slow.
 Startup takes time in the following situations:
– A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
– The clock is not set.
– Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.
– When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
 Set “Power Save” to “Off” in the Setup menu. 
If connected with an HDAVI Control 4 compatible TV (VIERA) with the 
“Standby Power Save” setting activated on the TV, even with “Power 
Save” set to “Off”, when the TV is in Standby mode, the unit may take 
some time to startup.
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General Issues
Operation
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The GUIDE Plus+ system does not 
receive any data.
 Check whether the clock is properly set.
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 If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the GUIDE 
Plus+ system may not be able to receive any data.
 Perform “DVB Auto Setup” in the Setup menu.
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“No Data” is displayed for some or 
all stations.
 Some stations are not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system.
 Programme the timer recording manually.
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 Perform “DVB Auto Setup” in the Setup menu.
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Troubleshooting Guide
General Issues
GUIDE Plus+
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