Helpful Hints70DVD Recording, timer recording PageDVD Edit PageVHS Display PageVHS Picture PageVHS Sound PageVHS Play PageCannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the inserted disc is not compatible. Insert a disc the unit canrecord onto.≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM]≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DISCMANAGEMENT”.≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc.≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs.≥If you repeat inserting of discs or turning this unit on and off 50 times or more, the recording orediting of DVD-R may be disabled.≥The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded.≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.152915, 28–3115–––A part or whole of a recordedprogramme has been lost.≥If the power breaks down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet whilerecording 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 formatthe DVD-RAM or use a new disc.–Cannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean.≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit.1715Cannot mark chapter points.Cannot mark the start point orthe end point during “PartialErase” operation.≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. Theinformation is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.≥These operations are not possible with still pictures.≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before astart point.–Cannot erase chapters. ≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. 34The available recording timedoesn’t increase even aftererasing recordings on the disc.≥Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing previouslyrecorded titles. –Cannot create a play list. ≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Selectthem individually. –∫ VHSVideo output on VHS does notlook natural.≥Use the Fine Tuning function on VHS. 50OSD messages do not appear. ≥Go to VHS FUNCTIONS and select “4:3” or “WIDE” in “OSD”.Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.5657Cannot hear the desired audiotype.≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. 57There is noise when playing avideo tape.≥Adjust the tracking.≥The tape is old or damaged.52–Playback does not workproperly.≥The video head is dirty.≥The tape is too old or damaged.≥Check the PB colour system and SQPB setting.≥The video heads are clogged or worn. Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for adviceon 132600.50–56–VHSDVD