Panasonic VDR-M70EG Service Manual page 30

VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC
Symptom
"DISC ERROR" appears
when releasing write-protect
The "capture" function of
MyDVD is unavailable.
Power does not come on, or
no operation occurs by
pressing button.
The date and time are
incorrect.
No scene can be deleted.
Disc cannot be removed.
VDR-M70PP/M50PP cannot
be operated from remote
control.
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A disc that was write-protected using the write-protect setting tool (WPTOOL)
equipped with the UDF driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD video
camera/recorder cannot be released on this DVD video camera/recorder as is.
Use the write-protect setting tool on PC to release the write-protect.
The "capture" function of MyDVD is only for DVD camera with i.Link
connection: It is not available on this VDR-M70/M50.
Use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to import the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc into
the PC.
Miscellaneous
Execute system reset (disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then
use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button for several seconds).
Then connect a battery or AC adapter/charger and make sure the VDR-M70/
M50 accepts operation.
System reset will return the date/time and all items set using menu (except for
LCD settings) to the defaults at the factory. After recovery, reset the date/time
and each setting item as required.
Has VDR-M70/M50 been subjected to impact?
The VDR-M70/M50 could be damaged.
Has the VDR-M70/M50 been left unused for a long period of time?
The internal backup battery may be discharged: Charge it. (Charge procedure:
Connect the AC adapter/charger to the VDR-M70/M50 and AC outlet, set
the power switch on VDR-M70/M50 to "POWER OFF", and then leave
them for at least 24 hours.)
Is the cursor placed on scene to be deleted?
Even if desired scenes are selected using yellow cursor, if there are the selected
scenes (in red frame), those scenes in red frame will be deleted. Check the color
of cursor and bar graph on the thumbnail display screen.
Is battery or AC adapter/charger (power supply) connected?
With the VDR-M70/M50, a disc cannot be removed unless a power supply
is connected.
Has disc rotation stopped?
Making sure the disc stops, and then restart operation. Disc cannot be removed
until rotation has stopped.
Did you disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger (power supply) while the
disc was being accessed?
Reconnect power supply, set the power switch to "VIDEO", and then remove the
disc after the sound showing the disc lock has been released is heard.
If the disc still cannot be removed, the VDR-M70/M50 is faulty: Refer to
"4-8 Procedure for Removing Disc from Faulty VDR-M70/M50".
Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on VDR-M70/M50?
Point it at the infrared receiver on VDR-M70/M50.
Is the infrared receiver on VDR-M70/M50 exposed to direct sunlight or
strong fluorescent light?
The remote control cannot operate VDR-M70/M50 when strong light
strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the position or angle of VDR-M70/M50.
Is there a battery in the remote control?
Also check the polarities of battery. Replace the battery if necessary.
Is VDR-M70/M50 powered?
Turn it on.
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