Panasonic VDR-D105 Operating Instructions Manual page 87

Problem
A function indication
such as mode indication,
remaining time
indication, or elapsed
time indication is not
shown.
Recording does not start
although power is
supplied to this unit and
the disc is correctly
inserted.
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
The playback picture
breaks up for a moment.
Auto focus function does
not work.
≥ If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other
than warnings and date indications disappear.
≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-
protected?
# Release the protection. (l 72) If the DVD-RAM or DVD-RW
(VR format) was protected on another device, release the
protection on the same device.
≥ Has the DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R been finalized?
# After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot
record. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be
used for recording. (l 71)
≥ Is the memory of the disc full?
# If the disc has no more available memory, free up some
memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 56) or use a
new disc.
≥ Is the unit set to the disc recording mode?
# No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at
≥ Is the disc cover open?
# If the cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close
the disc cover.
≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty?
# Clean the disc. (l 21)
≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display.
To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a
while.
≥ Is manual focus mode selected?
# Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into
focus in auto focus mode?
# There are some recording subjects and surroundings for
which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 94) If so,
use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 49)
≥ Is the MagicPix function set?
# When the MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts into
the manual mode.
Check points
Troubleshooting
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