Panasonic VDR-M30PP Service Manual page 26

Some messages may appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during operation.
If a message appears, refer to the following table and perform troubleshooting according to the
message.
Messages divided by broken lines will automatically appear in sequence from the upper row each
time the playback/pause button is pressed (press the center of joystick).
Message
Battery is almost empty.
Replace it.
Cannot combine scene.
Cannot combine.
Deselect photo scenes.
Cannot combine.
Select multiple scenes.
Cannot delete scenes.
Cannot execute.
Unselect multiple scenes.
Cannot execute.
Change display
category to All.
Cannot move scene in
program mode.
Create new PlayList.
*1: the DVD video recording format defines the maximum number of entry points as 999: Since one entry
point is allocated to one scene, the maximum number of scenes recordable on disc with VDR-M30 is 999.
*2: If recording is continued without editing, one scene will comprise one cell for each entry point.
When scenes are combined, only the number of entry points will decrease (only the entry point is deleted);
the number of cells will not decrease. Assume, for example, that the number of cells before scenes are
combined is 999, which is the upper limit defined by the DVD video recording format. If a scene
comprising one cell is divided at two points and the scene between the divided scenes needs to be deleted,
the cell must be further divided in order to delete. However, since the number of cells has reached the
upper limit in this case, the cell cannot be divided and the scene cannot be deleted.
Cause/condition for
message to appear
Appears if the battery is discharged.
Appears if an attempt is made to
combine unconnected scenes: The
specifications state that combining of
only multiple scenes is possible.
Appears if an attempt is made to
combine scenes when a photo was
selected: The specification state that
combining of only video scenes is
possible.
Appears when combining one scene was
attempted.
Appears when user performed deletion at
the upper limit of 999 scenes registered.
*1
Appears if an attempt is made to select
multiple scenes for division: The
specifications state that dividing
multiple scenes is impossible.
Appears when combining or moving
scenes was instructed with "Category:
VIDEO or PHOTO" specified.
Appears if an attempt is made to move
scenes in program.
Troubleshooting
Replace with a charged battery, or
use the AC adapter/charger to power
VDR-M30.
Stop trying to combine scenes, or
create a play list containing the
scenes to be combined, and combine
them on the play list.
Select only video scenes, or stop
trying to combine scenes.
Select multiple scenes and then
combine them.
Combine divided scenes, and then
delete if necessary.
*2
Divide scenes one by one.
Specify "Category: All", and then
operate VDR-M30 again.
Create a play list, and then move
scenes on the play list.