83RQT9272 ReferenceThe display is dim. Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. 70“0:00” is flashing on the unit’sdisplay. Set the clock. 14The time recorded on the disc andthe available time shown do notadd up.The displayed time of this unit isdifferent from the actual recordingtime or MP3/WMA recording time. Times shown may disagree with actual times. − [-R] [-R\DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The remaining capacity does not increase even iftitles are deleted.− Available space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW disc increaseswhen you delete the last title (space may increase slightly when you deleteother titles).− If you record or edit about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity ofDVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, and +R DL is reduced and then recording orediting may be disabled (for the second layer on DVD-R DL and +R DL,this happens after about 60 times).− The time during searching may not be displayed accurately. −The clock is not correct. Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the automatic time correctionfunction may not work.In this case, “Automatic” is automatically turned to “Off”. If re-setting theAuto Clock Setting does not work, set the time manually.14Compared to the actual recordedtime, the elapsed time displayed isless.(Only when recording in NTSC) The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of framesat 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be aslight difference between the time displayed and the actual elapsed time(e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.−The clock does not display on theunit when switched to standby. Ensure “Power Save” is set to “Off”. 72The following does not indicate a problem with the unit: Regular disc rotating sound. Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Image disturbance during search. Periodic interruptions to the reception due to digital satellite broadcasting breaks. Operations are slow to respond when “Power Save” is set to “On”. Operations are not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices (¼ 82, To restore the unit if it freezes). When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.No power.The unit does not turn on pressing[]. Insert the AC mains lead securely into a known active household mainssocket. Linked timer recordings with external equipment is in recording standby(“EXT-L” on the unit’s display blinks when [] is pressed). Press [EXTLINK] to cancel the recording standby.1029The unit switches to standby mode. One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [/I] on the main unitto turn the unit on.−The unit is turned off automatically. If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with anHDMI cable, or connected this unit to a Q Link-compatible TV with a fullywired 21-pin Scart cable, this unit will be automatically set to standbymode when the TV is set to standby mode.42This unit turns off when the TVinput is switched. If connected with an HDAVI Control 4 compatible TV (VIERA) with the“Intelligent Auto Standby” setting activated on the TV, when switchingthe TV input, the unit will be automatically turned to standby. For detailsplease read the operating instructions.General Issues PowerGeneral Issues DisplaysBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutionsindicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.PagePage