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Troubleshooting guide
Reference
Before requesting service, make the following
checks. If the problem still persists, consult
your dealer for instructions.
Updating to the latest software (firmware) may
solve the problem. (
The followings do not indicate a problem
with this unit:
• HDD rotating sounds.
• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
• When you switch the unit on or to standby
mode, there may be an unexpected sound.
General operation
The unit does not work.
• Check the connections. (
• One of the unit's safety devices may have been
activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit
to standby.
• If the unit does not switch to standby, press
[Í/I] on the main unit for about 3 seconds.
The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains
lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If
the unit still cannot be operated, consult the
dealer.
The remote control does not work.
• The remote control and main unit are using
different codes. Change the code on the remote
control.
"Remote Control " appears on the right side of
the screen.
("∑" stands for a number.)
Front panel display
54)
9)
Press and hold [OK] and
the indicated number
button at the same time
for more than 5 seconds.
(
63)
Startup is slow.
• Startup takes time in the following situations:
- The clock is not set.
- Immediately after a power failure or the AC
mains lead is connected.
- When the "Quick Start" is not activated. (
Displays
"0:00" is flashing on the front panel display.
• Set the clock. (
64)
The clock does not display on the unit when
switched to standby.
• The clock does not display when "Quick Start" is
not activated. (
63)
TV screen and video
Screen size is wrong.
• Check the "TV Aspect" or "Aspect for 4:3 Video".
(
60, 61)
• Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV.
• Adjust the aspect ratio setting on this unit. (
• Check "Aspect for Recording" before recording
or file conversion. (
The black screen appears on the TV.
• This phenomenon may occur, depending on the
TV setting, when "Quick Start" is activated.
Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may be
prevented by reconnecting to a different HDMI
input terminal.
TV reception is not displayed.
• Broadcast signals are not output from this unit's
RF OUT terminal. Select "On" in "RF OUT
( Aerial Signal )". (
58)
63)
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Hi i have a Panasonic DMR HWT 260. Have moved house and went to play a video and noticed there was no picture of movie over left side. Also a blue square saying PAL. When i push play message says cannot play. Please help. Thanks.
If your Panasonic DMR-HWT260 shows no picture and displays a blue square saying PAL when trying to play a video, check the following:
1. Ensure the TV and the Panasonic unit are set to the same video format (PAL or NTSC).
2. Try changing the HDMI output settings on the unit.
3. If using composite or component cables, verify the connections are correct.
4. Restart both the TV and the Panasonic unit.
5. If the issue persists, reset the unit to factory settings by performing the "Shipping Condition" reset in the settings menu.
These steps should help resolve the issue.
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My recorder only displays hold on the screen and will not change channels
The Panasonic DMR-HWT260 displays "HOLD" and does not change channels because the HOLD function is active. This function disables all buttons on the unit and remote control. To cancel it, press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until "XHOLD" disappears from the front panel display.
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