Panasonic DMR-ES40VS Operating Instructions Manual

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Reference60VQT0R73On the unit’s display PageOn the TV PageOn the unit’s display PageOn the TV PageError messages∫ CommonH, F, U(“” stands for a number.)≥An error has occurred. The number following “H”, “F” or “U” depends on the status of the unit.Reset procedure: (“The unit is on but cannot be operated.” l 62)≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.––∫ DVDCannot finish recordingcompletely.≥The program was copy-protected.≥The disc may be full.≥There are already 99 recorded titles ([+R] 49 recorded titles).–––Cannot play. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). –Cannot record on the disc. ≥The disc may be dirty or scratched. 8Unable to format.Please check the disc.Cannot record. Disc is full. ≥Create space by erasing any unwanted titles. [RAM] [-RW‹V›][Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. Availabledisc space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is erased.]≥Use a new disc.21, 30,33–Cannot record. The numberof titles has exceeded themaximum limit.Error has occurred. Pleasepress ENTER.≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering(“SLF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).–No disc ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that the unit can play.≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.6, 88Please change the disc. ≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to remove it and check it forscratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)8This is a non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW. Format the disc with the unit.–31This disc is not formattedproperly.≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. 20RC (“” stands for a number.)≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remotecontrol.18Err ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.≥You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc.≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.≥You have inserted a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that is unformatted or recorded on other equipment.≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.88731–oooooo(self check)≥There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or transferring(dubbing), there was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. Theunit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. Theunit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.The symbol “o” appears at the bottom left of the unit’s display. Thenumber of symbols increases one by one until six appear. They thendisappear one by one until none remain. This continues during selfcheck.61U59 ≥The unit is very warm.The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears.Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on therear of the unit.–U99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit tostandby. Now press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.–∫ VHSNo VHS cassette. ≥A video cassette is not inserted when recording programs. Insert a video cassette with anaccidental erasure prevention tab.46Please check write protecttab on the VHS cassette.≥A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted when recording programs.Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.46VHSDVD