Panasonic DMR-EH50 User Manual

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Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart 
do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 70 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on 
page 69 if you reside in Canada.

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Regular disc rotating sounds.

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Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

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Image disturbance during search.

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Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting 

breaks.

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A sound is heard when the HDD goes into SLEEP mode, or 

operations are slow to respond in SLEEP mode.

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Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a 
Panasonic disc.)

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The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated. 
(Press and hold [POWER

Í

/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.

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When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode 
(

➡

4), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected 

sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.

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Press and hold [CH

W

] and [

X

CH] on the main unit for about 5 seconds.

(Current channel line-up and television program list are cleared.)

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Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in the SETUP menu.

This returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for the clock, channel settings, ratings 
level, and on-screen language, to the default settings.

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While the disc tray is open, press [DVD] then press and hold [

¥

REC] and [

1

] (PLAY/

a

1.3) 

on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

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Press and hold [POWER

Í

/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.)

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Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.

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This is a power saving feature. It can be changed if desired using “Off Timer” in the SETUP menu.

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One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER

Í

/I] on the main unit to turn the 

unit on.

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Change “Front Display” in the SETUP menu.

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After setting the TV Guide On Screen

TM

 system, wait until the clock is downloaded. (The 

flashing “12:00A” will change to the current time.)

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If the unit's display does not change to the current time even after waiting, we recommend 

that you set the clock using “Set Clock Manually”.

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If you do not want to use the TV Guide On Screen

TM

 system, set the clock with “Set Clock 

Automatically”.

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The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames 

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time 
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as 
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

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Times shown may disagree with actual times.

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Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last 

recorded title is erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.

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Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space.

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More disc space than the actual recording time is used after recording or editing the DVD-R 

or +R 200 times or more.

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While searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

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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. If it is not 
solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

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Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the SETUP menu.

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Select “On” in “Blue Background” in the SETUP menu.

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Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set 

“Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”.

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Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for 

DVD-RAM” in the SETUP menu.

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Change the settings for “Integrated DNR” to “0” or turn “MPEG-DNR” off if it is on.

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Set “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or 

material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

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The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

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