Panasonic DMR-EH55S Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Troubleshooting guide

Recording/Scheduled recording/Copying (Continued)

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TV Guide On Screen

system

The scheduled program
remains even after recording
finishes.

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The scheduled program remains unless set to “once”.

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A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.

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If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while

recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.
You will have to format the disc (

[HDD]

[RAM] [-RW‹V›]

[+RW]

) or use a new disc. We cannot offer

any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.

The program name and the
recorded title do not match.

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There was a program change after scheduled recording was set but the recorded title still has

the old program name.

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Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc.
disc using the high-speed
mode.

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If “Enable High-Speed Mode” is set to “Off” in the Setup menu before recording to the HDD,

then high-speed copy cannot be performed. (The default setting is “On”).

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[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

If recorded in FR mode (recordings 5 hours or longer) or EP mode, you

cannot perform high-speed copy.

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[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Titles recorded in high-speed mode with other Panasonic DVD recorders,

and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-
speed copy.

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When copying, it takes a long
time even when high-speed
mode is selected.

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Use a disc that is compatible with high-speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed

recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the
disc.

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It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.

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You cannot high-speed copy to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL

and +RW, titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not
compatible with EP (8 hour) mode recording.

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An unusually loud sound is
coming from the rotating DVD-
R, etc.

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When recording or high-speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal;
however, this is not a problem.

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The DV camcorder recording
function does not work.

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If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

equipment settings.

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You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.

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Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV

equipment are not successive.

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Depending on the equipment, the DV camcorder recording may not operate properly.

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You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.

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There is no picture on the
television during scheduled
recording.

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Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off. Turn on

the power to confirm the contents of the scheduled recording.

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Although initial setup for the
TV Guide On Screen

system

was completed hours ago,
program listings do not display
when [TV GUIDE] is pressed.

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Leave the unit turned off for at least 24 hours.

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Initial setup was done incorrectly. (e.g, The user entered the wrong country, ZIP/postal code

or cable box information.) Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data entered
during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide On Screen

system again.

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Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On Screen

system again.

If you connect a cable box and/or a DirecTV receiver
–the output terminal of the cable box and/or the DirecTV receiver is connected to this unit’s

IN3 terminal

–the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed
–the cable box and/or the DirecTV receiver is turned on
If you do not connect a cable box and a DirecTV receiver
–the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal

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The program listings were temporarily unavailable in your area (Wait another 24 hours or

Redo setup).

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The program listings are not available in your area. Set the unit using “Set Channels

Automatically”. Note that you can only manually set scheduled recording after you set the unit
using “Set Channels Automatically”.

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Consult your service provider if you are using a cable box or a satellite receiver.

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The TV Guide On Screen

system may not be able to receive the program listings data if

reception is poor. This may be improved by using a booster. Consult your dealer.