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RQT6559

Troubleshooting guide

Possible solutions are indicated with “

” on the relative pages in these instructions.

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Recording and timer recording

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Cannot record.

You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the
unit can record onto.

The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. 

The disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the
write protection.

The disc is protected with DISC SETTING. Release the disc protection.

The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.

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VCR Plus

r

 programming 

does not work properly.

The guide channels are incorrect. Go to Channel in the SETUP menus and correct them with
“VCR Plus

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 CH Setting”.

The clock is wrong. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and correct it with “Clock Settings”.

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Timer recording does not 
work properly.

The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program. 

The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“

Á

” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press [

Í

, DVD

POWER] to turn “

Á

” on.

Different timer program times overlap.

The clock is wrong. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and correct it with “Clock Settings”. 

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The unit switches to standby 
while making a timer record-
ing.

The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program.

The timer program remains 
even after recording finishes.

The program remains if you select “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”. 

The program remains if recording failed for some reason, but is cleared automatically at 4
a.m. two days later.

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Timer recording does not 
stop even when [

] is 

pressed.

Press [

] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “

Á

” off. Recording stops.

The available recording time 
doesn’t increase even after 
erasing recordings on the 
disc. 

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.

If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting. 

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Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by quali-

fied service personnel if:
(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or

(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that

described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing
to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the ser-

vicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have
the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substi-
tutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform

safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or
web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre
at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.

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Specifications

Recording system:

DVD video recording standards
(DVD-RAM),
DVD video standards (DVD-R)

Optical pick-up:

System with 1 lens, 2 integration
units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs,
790 nm wavelength for CDs)

Recordable discs:

12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs
8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R discs

(for General Ver. 2.0)

Recording time:

Max. 6 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: 60 minutes
SP: 120 minutes
LP: 240 minutes
EP: 360 minutes

Discs played:

12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs
8 cm 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm 4.7 GB DVD-R discs

(for General Ver. 2.0)

DVD-VIDEO discs
CD-Audio discs (CD-DA)
Video CD discs
CD-R/CD-RW discs

(CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)

Video system

TV system:

NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields

Recording system:

MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

Input:

LINE (pin jack), 1.0 Vp-p; 75 

S connector

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 

C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 

Output:

LINE (pin jack), 1.0 Vp-p; 75 

S connector

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 

C: 0.286 Vp-p; 75 

Component video output (525p/525i):

Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 

P

B

: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 

P

R

: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 

Antenna reception input:

TV Channel: 2ch–69ch, 75 

CATV Channel: 1ch–125ch, 75 

Audio system

Recording system:

Dolby Digital (XP/SP/LP/EP)
LINEAR PCM (XP mode only)

Input:

LINE (pin jack)
Reference input: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input impedance: 47 k

Output:

LINE (pin jack)
Reference output: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance: 1 k

(Load impedance: 10 k

)

Number of channels:

Recording:2 channels
Playback:2 channels

Other input/output connectors:

Digital audio optical output connector

Operating temperature range:

o

C–40 

o

C (41 

o

F–104 

o

F)

Operating humidity range:

10 %–80 % RH (no condensation)

Clock unit:

Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital dis-
play

LASER Specification

Class 

f

 LASER Product

Wave length:

775–815 nm 655–666 nm

Laser power:

No hazardous radiation is emitted with
the safety protection

Power supply:

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption:

26 W

Dimensions:

Approx. 430 (W)

k

79 (H)

k

306 (D) mm

[Approx.16

15

/

16

q

(W)

k

3

1

/

8

q

(H)

k

12

1

/

16

q

(D)]

(excluding protrusions)

Mass:

Approx. 3.5 k

g

 (7.7 lbs)

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 3 W

Summary of Contents for DMR-E30S

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Page 3: ...g to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into t...

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Page 5: ...play again MARKER 25 Marking positions directly 25 Using on screen menus to mark positions 25 Changing audio 26 Playing while you are recording 28 Playing from the beginning of the program you are re...

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Page 7: ...HAP Chapter number PG Program number PL Play list number D Recording mode page 19 E DVD indicator Flashes When you press DVD POWER to turn the unit off until it actually turns off F Channel G Main dis...

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Page 9: ...mar ket Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked Do not place or store discs in the following places Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid or dusty locations Locations directly exposed...

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Page 11: ...d proceed to Auto Channel Setting page 12 If Plug in Auto Tuning fails If unnecessary channels are set or necessary channels are not set Refer to page 12 Adding and deleting channels If the unit could...

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Page 13: ...ed Press SETUP Station name Guide channel Channel number CBS 04 04 A HBO 33 15 B Nickelodeon 38 20 C VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 SLOW SEARCH SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU MENU RETURN FUNCTIONS PROG CHECK DISP...

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Page 15: ...tly manufactured televi sions but may not be able to control older models Operation Point the remote control at the television DVD TV DVD VCR Plus TV VIDEO REC MODE REC CH VOLUME TV TV DVD 1 2 3 7 8 9...

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Page 17: ...me on and play will start when you press 1 PLAY If you play a disc with video and then replace it with an audio only disc the video from the previous disc may continue to be shown on the television RA...

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Page 19: ...n the remaining time on the disc and with the best possible picture quality 1 While stopped Press F Rec 2 Use 2 1 to select Hour and Min and set the time with 3 4 3 To start recording Press 3 4 2 1 to...

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Page 21: ...ist scene Press ERASE A confirmation message will be displayed 2 Erase Cancel or Yes No will be displayed Select Erase or Yes and press ENTER Select Cancel or No and press ENTER to cancel Playing play...

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Page 23: ...topped with some discs the screen saver is on the television RAM DVD R 1 During play Press ERASE A confirmation message will be displayed 2 Press 2 to select Erase and press ENTER Select Cancel and pr...

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Page 25: ...elapsed play time is not shown You are using a play list You have write protected the disc you can still recall the mark ers to play a position Subtitles around markers may fail to appear Markers on...

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Page 27: ...he button This allows you to change things like the soundtrack lan guage While playing Video CD LR L R Note If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only an optical digital cable for con...

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Page 29: ...g To stop recording Press Note When recording using L1 L2 or L3 terminals only the sound received at the time of recording will be recorded DVD TV DVD VCR Plus TV VIDEO REC MODE REC CH VOLUME TV TV DV...

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Page 31: ...begun Press then ENTER within 5 seconds Recording stops Recording standby is also canceled if there are other timer recording programs Be sure to press DVD POWER to put the unit on timer recording sta...

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Page 33: ...may enter a space by pressing 100 and then ENTER To erase a character 1 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the character you want to erase in the title field 2 Press You can also erase characters by selecting E...

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Page 35: ...tting takes up to 70 minutes The message Formatting is completed appears when formatting is finished Press ENTER to complete the procedure Note If the disc is dirty clean it with the recommended clean...

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Page 37: ...t reappears By selecting Preview and pressing ENTER play will begin from a point 10 seconds prior to the division point You may wish to make sure that the division point is at an appropriate location...

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Page 39: ...Y LIST Add Scenes 0 00 05 Start End 3 Start 1 End Next Exit Scene No 0 00 05 RETURN ENTER SELECT PLAY 1 PLAY LIST No 3 Dinosaur Press 3 4 to select Exit and press ENTER Press 3 4 2 1 to select the pos...

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Page 41: ...Y LIST CANCEL POWER 2 3 1 RETURN Icon Refer to DISC SETTING page 34 Disc setting TIMER RECORDING page 30 Timer recording SET UP page 51 Changing the unit s settings DIRECT NAVIGATOR page 20 Using the...

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Page 43: ...disc s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit s display If the Video CD has playback control 1 While stopped the screen saver is on the television press the num bered buttons to select a track pag...

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Page 45: ...ful sound Enjoying 5 1 chan nel surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS Digital connection Connect to an amplifier with built in decoders 47 A SETUP Audio Digital Audio Output Set PCM Down Conversio...

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Page 47: ...t Change the settings in Digital Audio Output page 51 To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Connect an analog amplifier or system com ponent Speakers Example Connect three or more speakers for surround s...

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Page 49: ...change the television s set ting as necessary Other antenna connection to the unit 300 75 transformer not included from the antenna Flat Twin lead 300 cable To this unit s RF IN terminal from the ant...

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Page 51: ...actory preset Output as 96 kHz There is no output if the disc has copy protection Select On in this case On Converted to 48 kHz for output Bitstream Factory preset for Dolby Digital Select if the equi...

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Page 53: ...XP mode recordings Dolby Digital page 57 LPCM page 57 Digital Audio Output page 51 PCM Down Conversion On Off Dolby Digital Bitstream PCM DTS Bitstream Off Display Status Messages Choose whether to sh...

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Page 55: ...4 to select the channel and then press 1 Channels are not displayed if they do not contain a station or if preset captions have been added 5 Press 3 4 to select the first char acter and then press 1...

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Page 57: ...picture This picture is calculated based on past I or P pictures B Bidirectionally predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P pictures so it has the lowes...

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Page 59: ...or benzine to clean this unit Before using chemically treated cloth read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing plea...

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Page 61: ...uages 17 No subtitles Subtitles are not recorded on the disc Turn the subtitles on 42 Angle cannot be changed This function depends on software availability Angles can only be changed during scenes wh...

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Page 63: ...output 525p 525i Y 1 0 Vp p 75 PB 0 7 Vp p 75 PR 0 7 Vp p 75 Antenna reception input TV Channel 2ch 69ch 75 CATV Channel 1ch 125ch 75 Audio system Recording system Dolby Digital XP SP LP EP LINEAR PC...

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Page 65: ...ADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclu...

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Page 67: ...n empezar desde la posici n memorizada y la posici n se can celar Puede saltar al comienzo de las pistas CD y CD de v deo y de los cap tulos DVD V deo y reanudar la reproducci n desde ese punto En lo...

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