Panasonic Diga DMR-ES35V Operating Instructions Manual page 70

Troubleshooting guide
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Cannot format.
Cannot create chapters.
Cannot mark the start point or the
end point during "Partial Delete"
operation.
Cannot delete chapters.
The available recording time does
not increase even after deleting
recordings on the disc.
Cannot create a playlist.
VHS Picture
OSD messages do not appear.
The gray background appears
during play.
VHS Sound
Cannot hear the desired audio
type.
There is noise when playing a
video cassette.
VHS Recording, Timer Recording
"1" flashes when I try to start
recording.
Cannot record.
Cannot record TV programme.
VHS Play
Playback does not work properly.
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≥The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.
≥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 in the power before this.
≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.
≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a
start point.
≥When the chapter is too short to delete, use "Combine Chapters" to make the chapter longer.
≥Available recording space on the DVD-R, the DVD-R DL, the +R or the +R DL does not increase
even after deleting previously recorded titles.
≥Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the
title recorded last is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.
≥You cannot select all the chapters in a title at once as the source of playlist edition if the title also
includes still pictures. Select them individually.
≥Go to Setup and select "Automatic" in "On-Screen Messages".
Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.
≥You are playing a blank or poor quality part of the video cassette.
≥You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged video cassettes and this can cause the gray
background to appear. Consult your dealer.
≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
≥Adjust the tracking.
≥The tape is old or damaged.
≥A video cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental erasure
prevention tab.
≥The erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
≥The desired channel is not selected. Select the desired TV programme.
≥The video head is dirty.
≥The tape is too old or damaged.
≥Check the "SQPB" setting.
≥The video heads are clogged or worn: consult your dealer (for Australia only, Panasonic Customer
Care Centre for advice on 132600).
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