Panasonic Diga DMR-ES35V Operating Instructions Manual page 68

Troubleshooting guide
Recording, Timer recording, Transfer (copying), External input
Cannot record.
Timer recording does not work
properly.
[For]Australia]and]New]Zealand]
G- programming does not
CODE
work properly.
Timer recording does not stop
even when [∫, STOP] is pressed.
The timer programme remains
even after recording finishes.
A part or whole of a recorded title
has been lost.
Cannot transfer (copy) VHS to
DVD.
Cannot transfer (copy) DVD to
VHS.
The sound level after transferring
(copying) is not equal on DVD and
on VHS.
Stripe-shaped black noise is
recorded.
Cannot record video or sound from
the external device.
The DV automatic recording
function does not work.
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≥You have not inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit
can record onto.
≥[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.
≥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).
≥The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles or use another disc.
≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) discs.
≥If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or more, the recording or
editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW may be disabled.
≥A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW recorded on the unit may
not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
≥The material you are trying to record is copy-protected.
≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals.
≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the
programme.
≥The clock is not correct. Set the clock.
≥The programme is not in timer recording standby. (
want to record.)
[1]
Press [PROG/CHECK].
[2] Press [3, 4] to select the programme and then press [A].
≥Timer recording will not be activated during formatting, transfer (copying) and other such
operations which should not be interrupted when they are being carried out.
≥If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while "Quick Start" is set to "On", you
cannot stop recording for a few seconds.
≥The timer programme remains if it is set to daily or weekly recording.
≥If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC mains while recording
or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable. We cannot offer any
guarantee regarding lost titles or discs. You will have to format the disc ([RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or
use a new disc.
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to "PROTECT" or the disc is protected with "DVD
Management".
≥Some video cassettes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-protected to prevent illegal
reproductions. Copy-protected video cassettes cannot be properly recorded.
≥You cannot use the transfer (copying) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Timer
Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.
≥A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted. Use a video cassette
with an accidental erasure prevention tab.
≥Some DVDs on the market (including rental DVD) are copy-protected to prevent illegal
reproductions. Copy-protected DVDs cannot be properly recorded.
≥You cannot use the transfer (copying) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Timer
Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.
≥The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the disc. When the sound level in
a particular part of the sound source is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded softly or loudly on
a video cassette.
≥The device in playback is interfering with the TV because the device is too close to the TV. Move
the device away from the TV.
≥The external device is not correctly connected.
≥The proper external input channel (AV1, AV2 or DV IN) is not selected.
≥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 Auto Rec may not operate properly.
≥You can only record audio/video images on the DV cassette.
is not displayed by the programme you
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