Panasonic SC-RT30 Operating Instructions Manual page 48

Troubleshooting guide
Recording, timer recording and copying
Cannot record.
Cannot record from external
equipment.
Timer recording does not work
properly.
S V programming does not
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work properly.
Timer recording does not stop
even when [∫] is pressed.
The timer programme remains
even after recording finishes.
A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.
The DV automatic recording
function does not work.
Play
Play fails to start even when
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
Audio and video momentarily
pause.
DVD-Video is not played.
Alternative soundtrack and
subtitles cannot be selected.
No subtitles.
Angle cannot be changed.
You have forgotten your ratings
password.
You want to cancel the ratings
level.
Quick View does not work.
The resume play function does
not work.
The Video CD picture does not
display properly.
Time Slip does not work.
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≥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. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD
Management.
≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)
≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has
reached its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.
≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R
DL or DVD-RW (VR format) discs.
≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or
+RW, you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or
switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.
≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW recorded on this unit
may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
≥Audio from FM/AM broadcasts cannot be recorded.
≥In the following situations, [EXT LINK] or [¥ DIRECT TV REC] will not function:
–"FM", "AM", or "F MUSICP" is selected as the source.
–A source other than DVD drive is selected while the unit is in standby mode.
≥Check that the connection is correct.
≥Select the input channel ("AV2", "AV3" or "DV") for the equipment you have connected.
≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the
programme.
≥The unit or the timer programme is not on timer recording standby. ("F" on the unit's display
or the timer icon in the timer recording list is not on.)
Put the unit and the timer programme on timer recording standby.
≥Set the clock.
≥When this unit is on, press [DVD] to select the DVD drive, then press [∫]. A dialogue
appears, so press [2, 1] to select "Stop Recording" and press [ENTER].
≥When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT LINK]. ("EXT-L"
disappears.)
≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.
≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable.
You will have to format the disc ([RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. Please take care as
we cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.
≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV
equipment settings.
≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.
≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV
equipment are not successive.
≥Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.
≥You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.
≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit.
≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording.
≥When recording to DVD-RAM using "EP (8 Hours)" mode, play may not be possible on DVD
players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use "EP (6 Hours)" mode.
≥You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.
≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it.
≥This occurs between playlist chapters.
≥This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.
≥You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.
≥The languages are not recorded on the disc.
≥You may have to use the disc's menus to select languages.
≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.
≥Set "Subtitle" on the on-screen menu to "On".
≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.
≥While the disc tray is open, press [DVD] to select the DVD drive, then press and hold
[¥ REC] and [1a1.3] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds ("INIT" will
appear on the unit's display). The ratings level returns to "8".
≥This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.
≥This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode.
≥The stopped position is cleared when:
s you press [∫] several times.
s you open the tray.
s [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] and MP3/DivX
you turn the unit off.
≥When connecting to Multi-system TV, select "NTSC" in "TV System" in the Setup menu.
≥When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly
during search.
≥Time Slip does not work when the unit's "TV System" settings are different from the title
recorded on the disc.
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