Panasonic SC-RT30 Operating Instructions Manual page 62

Troubleshooting guide
Operation (Continued)
The unit is on but cannot be
operated.
Cannot eject disc.
Cannot tune channels.
Cannot download the tuning
positions.
Startup is slow.
When the unit is turned on,
audio and video output takes
a long time.
Takes time to read DVD-RAM. ≥ It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it
During disc operation the unit
does not respond.
Recording, timer recording and copying
Cannot record.
Cannot record from external
equipment.
Timer recording does not
work properly.
VIDEO Plusr programming
does not work properly.
Timer recording does not
stop even when [∫] is
pressed.
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≥ Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥ The unit is hot ("U59" appears on the display). Wait for "U59" to disappear.
≥ One of the unit's safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1 Press [Í/I] on this unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn't switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on this unit for about
10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2 Press [Í/I] on this unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult
the dealer.
≥ Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
≥ Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby ("EXT-L"
on the unit's display blinks when [Í] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the
recording standby.
≥ The unit is recording.
≥ The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W]
on this unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult
the dealer.
≥ If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work. Cancel the
Child Lock function.
≥ Check the connections.
≥ You must connect to a television equipped with the Q Link function with a fully
wired 21-pin Scart lead to download channel presets.
≥ Startup is slow if the clock is not set, there was a power failure or the AC plug has
just been connected.
≥ 20 to 30 seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to
discs other than DVD-RAM.
≥ Startup takes time for a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of
this unit.
has not been used for a long time.
≥The selector has been set to "FM", "AM", "AUX" or "F MUSICP". Press [DVD] to
select "DVD" as the source.
≥ You haven't inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert
a disc the unit can record onto.
≥ 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)
≥ You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles
has reached its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.
≥ You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),
+R, +R DL or DVD-RW (VR format) discs.
≥ Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R
DL or +RW, you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove
the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.
≥ DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW recorded
on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
≥Audio from FM/AM broadcasts cannot be recorded.
≥In the following situations, [EXT LINK] or [¥ DIRECT TV REC] will not function:
–"FM", "AM", or "F MUSICP" is selected as the source.
–A source other than DVD drive is selected while the unit is in standby mode.
≥ Check that the connection is correct.
≥ Select the input channel ("AV2", "AV3" or "DV") for the equipment you have
connected.
≥ The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap.
Correct the programme.
≥ The unit or the timer programme is not on timer recording standby. ("F" on the
unit's display or the timer icon in the timer recording list is not on.)
Put the unit and the timer programme on timer recording standby.
≥ Set the clock.
≥ When this unit is on, press [DVD] to select the DVD drive, then press [∫]. A
dialogue appears, so press [2, 1] to select "Stop Recording" and press [ENTER].
≥ When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT
LINK]. ("EXT-L" disappears.)
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
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