∫ Helpful Hints69On the TVError messages Causes and solutions PageNo disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play.≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facingup.1919This is a non-recordable disc. Cannotrecord.This disc is not properly formatted.Formatting is necessary using DISCINFORMATION.≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record ontofinalized DVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, CDs, or Video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAMor unfinalized DVD-R.≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit.938Cannot write into this card ≥You cannot format a Microdrive or Mobile hard disk on this unit. –This disc cannot be read. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc. 9Please check write protect tab on the disc.Cannot record.≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to“PROTECT”.Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the writeprotection.–Cannot playback this programme.TV system is different from the setting.To playback this programme, pleasechange the TV System in SETUP.≥You tried to play a programme recorded using a different encoding system fromthat of the TV system currently selected on the unit.)Alter the TV system setting on this unit to suit. 61Cannot edit with recording. ≥You tried to erase a programme when you were carrying out simultaneousrecording and play.It is not possible to erase a programme that is in the process of recording.)Stop recording.25Contents of this disc are protected. ≥The programme is write-protected. Release the protection.≥The disc is write-protected. Release the disc protection.4037Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected.≥No space left on HDD or the disc.)Create space by erasing any unwanted programmes. [HDD] [RAM])Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]≥Recording was not completed for some other reason.–20, 40––Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc is scratched. Use another disc.≥The disc is dirty. Clean the disc as described in these operating instructions.)You inserted an incompatible disc.–66HDD is full.Disc is full.≥No space left on HDD or the disc.)Create space by erasing any unwanted programmes. [HDD] [RAM])Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]20, 40–This disc may not be played in your region. ≥You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s regionnumber. This unit can only play discs with the region numbers compatible withthis unit.10Your selection exceeds the recorder’srating limit.≥A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit. Temporarily unlock theunit with “Ratings” in the disc menu. 58Cannot dub from the disc. ≥Dubbing prohibited disc in tray. #Dubbing is not possible. –No PC card.No valid PC card.No SD card.No valid SD card.≥The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible cardalready inserted, turn off the power, remove and then re-insert the card.≥The card format does not match.≥The card inserted is not compatible.≥Mobile hard disk is not inserted.≥Just finish the format of Mobile hard disk.481111––Please check write protect tab. ≥Release the protection on the card.≥Release the protection on the DVD-RAM.11–Error has occurred.Please press ENTER.≥You can operate the unit using the [ENTER] only.≥After you press the [ENTER], turn off the unit and then turn it on. Recovery starts.––Please check the disc. ≥Check the discs for dirt or scratches. 66Please change the disc. ≥You can operate the unit using the [<, OPEN/CLOSE] only.≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and eject a disc, the unit becomes off.≥To continue play or recording, insert an another disc.–––Finalizing is necessary for compatibleplayback.≥To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary tofinalize it. 38No folder ≥There is no compatible folder in this unit. 12Cannot write. ≥The card is currently protected. > Release the write protection.≥There is no space remaining. > Erase any unwanted files (still pictures).1151PROTECT