74Error displaysError messages Causes and solutionsNo Disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play. (page 20)≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.(page 20)This is a non-recordable disc.Cannot record.This disc is not properly formatted.Formatting is necessary using DISCINFORMATION.≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalizedDVD-R, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, CDs or Video CDs.Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. (page 10)≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM.Format the disc with this unit. (page 38)Cannot write into this card. ≥You cannot format a microdrive or mobile hard disk on this unit. (pages 10 and 38)This disc cannot be read. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc. (page 20)Please check write protect tab on thedisc.≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to“PROTECT”.Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release thewrite protection.Contents of this disc are protected. ≥The programme is write-protected.Release the protection with the DIRECT NAVIGATOR. (page 41)≥The disc is write-protected.Release the protection with the disc protection sub menu of DISC INFORMATION.(page 37)Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected.≥The disc is full.≥Recording was not completed for some other reason.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. (page 70)≥You inserted an incompatible disc.Disc is full. ≥No space left on the disc.Create space by erasing any unwanted programmes. (page 40)Use a new disc.This disc may not be played in yourregion.≥You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s region number.This unit can play only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit.(page 10)Your selection exceeds the recorder’srating limit.≥A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit. Temporarily unlock the unitwith “Ratings” in the disc menu. (page 64)Error has occurred.Please press ENTER.≥You can operate the unit using the [ENTER] (10) only.≥After you press the [ENTER] (10), turn off the unit and then turn it on. Recovery starts.Please check the disc. ≥Check the discs for dirt or scratches. (page 70)Please change the disc. ≥You can operate the unit using the [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (42) only.≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (42) 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 to finalizeit. (page 38)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 card alreadyinserted, turn off the power, remove and then re-insert the card. (page 49)≥The card format does not match. (page 12)≥The card inserted is not compatible. (page 12)Please check write protect tab. ≥Release the protection on the card. (page 12)≥Release the protection on the DVD-RAM. (page 10)No folder ≥There is no compatible folder in this unit. (page 12)Cannot write. ≥The card is currently protected > Release the write protection. (page 12)≥There is no space remaining. > Erase any unwanted files (still pictures). (page 52)PROTECT