Panasonic DMR-HS2 Operating Instructions Manual page 91

Recording and timer recording
Cannot record.
S V (G- ) programming
HOW IEW CODE
does not work properly.
Timer recording does not work
properly.
The unit switches to standby
while making a timer recording.
The timer programme remains
even after recording finishes.
The available recording time
doesn't increase even after
erasing all recordings on the disc.
A part or whole of a recorded
programme has been lost.
JPEG pictures
The contents of the PC card
cannot be read.
Copying, erasing and setting
protection takes a long time.
The tray won't open/close.
The PC card cannot be removed.
Timer recording began in the
middle of editing a JPEG picture.
Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.
≥You haven't inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit
can record onto. (page 10)
≥The disc is unformatted.
Format the disc so this unit can record on it. (page 41)
≥The write protect tab (page 87) on the cartridge is set to "PROTECT".
Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.
≥Recording is not possible unless you set "Disc Protection" in "DISC INFORMATION" to "Off".
(page 40)
≥HDD or the disc is full or nearly full.
Delete unneeded programmes or use another disc. (page 44)
≥The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded.
≥Tried to record to a DVD-R that has already been finalized.
≥The clock is wrong.
Go to "Settings" in the "SETUP" menus and correct the clock with "Clock". (page 78)
≥The timer programme is incorrect.
Make corrections to the programme and check them when you are finished. (pages 33 and 34)
≥The unit is not on standby for timer recording. ("Á" on the unit's display is not on.)
≥Different timer programme times overlap. (page 36)
≥The clock is wrong.
Go to "Settings" in the "SETUP" menus and correct the clock with "Clock". (page 78)
≥Timer recording will not be activated during formatting, dubbing, editing of JPEG pictures and
other such operations which are not by their nature suitable for interruption when they are being
carried out.
≥The unit switches to standby while making a timer recording if the disc runs out of space.
Use a disc that has enough space to record the programme.
≥The programme remains if you select weekly or daily setting. (pages 33 and 34)
≥The available recording time does not increase if you erase data written to the disc with the
DVD-RAM drive of a computer.
Format the disc if necessary. (page 41)
≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while
recording or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable.
)We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. You will have to format
(for HDD, DVD-RAM) or use a new disc.
≥The PC card format is not valid with the unit.
)Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the PC card with this unit.
≥The unit tried to display JPEG picture files that were in a folder level that is not valid.
≥The still picture file is not JPEG.
)This unit displays JPEG pictures that are in accordance with DCF standard.
≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.
≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.
≥When repeating copying or erasing, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or PC
card.
≥The tray cannot be opened or closed while the JPEG pictures are played back and editing
screen is being displayed. Press [RETURN] (23) a few times to clear the screen.
≥Make sure the PC card has been slotted home firmly before attempting to remove.
≥If it comes to the time scheduled for timer recording, the recording may start even though you are
editing.
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Troubleshooting guide (continued)