70RQTV0136Troubleshooting guideEdit PageVHS Picture PageVHS Sound PageVHS Recording, Timer RecordingVHS Play PageCannot format. ≥The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.86Cannot create chapters.Cannot mark the start point or theend point during “Partial Delete”operation.≥The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc.The information is not written if there is an interruption in 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 delete chapters. ≥When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. 39The available recording time doesnot increase even after deletingrecordings on the disc.≥Available recording space on the DVD-R, the DVD-R DL, the +R or the +R DL does not increaseeven after deleting previously recorded titles.≥Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when thetitle recorded last is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.––Cannot create a playlist. ≥You cannot select all the chapters in a title at once as the source of playlist edition if the title alsoincludes still pictures. Select them individually.–OSD messages do not appear. ≥Go to Setup and select “Automatic” in “On-Screen Messages”.Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.33, 58The gray background appearsduring play.≥You are playing a blank or poor quality part of the video cassette.≥You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged video cassettes and this can cause the graybackground to appear. Consult your dealer.––Cannot hear the desired audiotype.≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. 33There is noise when playing avideo cassette.≥Adjust the tracking.≥The tape is old or damaged.33–“1” flashes when I try to startrecording.Cannot record.≥A video cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental erasureprevention tab.≥The erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the hole with adhesive tape.1717Cannot record TV programme. ≥The desired channel is not selected. Select the desired TV programme. –Playback does not work properly. ≥The video head is dirty.≥The tape is too old or damaged.≥Check the “SQPB” setting.≥The video heads are clogged or worn: consult your dealer (for Australia only, Panasonic CustomerCare Centre for advice on 132600).17–59–