Panasonic DMR-EX85 User Manual

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The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

§

The message are alternately displayed.



(“

∑” stands for a 

number.)

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more 
than 2 seconds.

§

≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

§

≥When connecting to CPPM incompatible equipment with an HDMI cable, CPPM copy protected DVD-

Audio cannot output audio through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the audio cables (red, white) or 
optical digital cable to the corresponding terminals.

≥You cannot delete items on this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.
≥This message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning. 

Press [

< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

≥You cannot write to this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

§

≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out 

its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until 
the message disappears.

§

≥There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.

≥In order to extend HDD life, the HDD is in SLEEP mode.

SP 35:50 
LP 151h
“SP”,”LP” and the 
numbers are examples.

≥Available space on the HDD or disc.

The example “SP 35:50” is displayed when less than 100 hours are available and the example “LP 151h” is 
displayed when over 100 hours are available.
“SP” and “LP” are recording modes, “35:50” means “35 hours 50 minutes” and “151h” means “151 hours”.

≥The unit is performing a software update.

§

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (DVD-Video 

format) that has been recorded on other equipment.
Format the disc to use it.
However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.

§

≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.

≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction.

Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction.

Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

≥The unit is hot.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of 
the unit.

≥(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording, playback or 

copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not 
broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.

≥The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.

≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.

–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
–Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
–The HDMI cable is damaged.

≥(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while 

recording, playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal 
operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again.

≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. Now press 

[

Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

 or F

≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s condition.)
≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the following.

1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.
2. Press [

Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)

If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the dealer. 
Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

≥The Child Lock function is activated.

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

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