Panasonic DMREH59EM Operating Guide

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The images from this unit do not 
appear on the TV.

Picture is distorted.

 Make sure the connections are pushed in firmly. 

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 Try connecting an alternative cable.

 Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.

 Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. 

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 The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals.

Press and hold [] and [/1.3] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. 
The setting will change to interlace.

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 The TV isn’t compatible with RGB signals.

Set “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu to “Video (with component)”.

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 The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc 

now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [] and [ OPEN/CLOSE] on 
the main unit for 5 or more seconds.
The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

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 When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches 

with this unit’s TV system.

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 Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with 

HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.

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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.

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Status messages do not appear.

 Select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages” in the Setup menu.

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The grey background does not 
appear.

 Select “On” in “Grey Background” in the Setup menu.

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Picture does not appear during 
timer recording.

 Timer recordings work regardless of whether the unit is on or off. To 

confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on.

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The 4:3 aspect ratio picture 
expands left and right.

Screen size is wrong.

 Use the TV to change the aspect. If your TV does not have that function, 

set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

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 If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” in the Setup 

menu to “16:9”.

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 Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.

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It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your 
television’s operating instructions.

The screen changes automatically.

 The display may turn to the screen saver mode automatically if there is 

no operation for 5 minutes or more. Press [OK] to return to the previous 
screen.

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 Set “Screen Saver” in the Setup menu to “Off” to turn off the screen saver 

function.

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Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect 
are stretched vertically.

 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR 

(recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording mode.

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– If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW.

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It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your 
television’s operating instructions.

There is a lot of after-image when 
playing video.

 Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

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When playing DVD-Video using 
progressive output, one part of the 
picture momentarily appears to be 
doubled up.

 Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused 

by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be 
corrected if you use interlaced output.

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There is no apparent change 
in picture quality when making 
adjustments in the Picture menu 
using the on-screen display.

 The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.

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