Panasonic DMR-E500H User Manual

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Still pictures and MPEG4

Play fails to start even when
[

] (PLAY) is pressed.

Play starts but then stops
immediately.

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Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

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You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or disc unplayable on this unit.

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You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-

RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible
due to copyright protection.

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When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players

that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

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You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

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Audio and video momentarily
pause.

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This occurs between play list chapters.

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This occurs between chapters and with partially deleted titles on finalized DVD-R that have

been transferred (dubbed) using the high speed mode.

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DVD-Video is not played.

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Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level.

Alternative soundtrack and
subtitles cannot be selected.

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The languages are not recorded on the disc.

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You may have to use the disc’s menus to select languages.

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No subtitles.

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When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.

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Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

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Turn the subtitles on.

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Angle cannot be changed.

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Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.

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You have forgotten your ratings
password.

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

] and [

] on

the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).

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Quick View does not work.

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This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “Search Audio & PLAY

1.3”.

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This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

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This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.

[RAM]

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The resume play function does
not work.

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This function only works when “PLAY” is flashing on the unit display.

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Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened. The

memorized position on the play list is also canceled when the play list and title are edited.

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Cannot format.

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The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.

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You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.

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Cannot create chapters.

Cannot mark the start point or
the end point during “Shorten”
operation.

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The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the

disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

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These operations are not possible with still pictures.

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You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a

start point.

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Cannot erase chapters.

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When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer.

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

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Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previously

recorded titles.

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Cannot create a play list.

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You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select

them individually.

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Cannot display Direct
Navigator screen.

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This screen cannot be displayed during recording or transfer (dubbing) or while the unit is
standing by for linked timer recording with external equipment.

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Cannot edit or format a card.

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Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “WRITE PROTECTION OFF”
message sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)

The contents of the card
cannot be read.

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The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be
damaged.)
Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the card with this unit.

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The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this
unit.

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Turn off and then turn on the unit again.

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Transferring (dubbing),
erasing and setting protection
takes a long time.

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When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.

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When repeating transferring (dubbing) or erasing, it may sometimes take a long time.
Format the disc or card.

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The PC card cannot be
removed.

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Make sure the PC card is slotted home firmly before attempting to remove.

Timer recording began in the
middle of editing a still
picture.

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If it comes to the time scheduled for timer recording, the recording may start even though
you are editing.

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