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Reference
Troubleshooting guide
Recording/Scheduled recording/Transferring (dubbing) Page
TV Guide On Screen
TM
system
Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the
unit can record onto.
≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›]
≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC
MANAGEMENT.
≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)
≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached
its limit. Erase unwanted titles or use a new disc.
≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW (DVD
Video Recording format) discs.
≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, you may be unable to
record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a
disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.
≥A DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R recorded on this unit may not be recordable
on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.
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Cannot record from external
equipment.
≥Check that the connection is correct.
≥Select the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2” or “IN3”) for the equipment you have connected .
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Scheduled recording does not
work properly.
VCR Plusr system does not
work properly.
≥The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the
program.
≥The scheduled program may be deleted if there is an interruption to the power.
≥VCR Plusr system works only after this unit downloads the television program list.
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Scheduled recording does not
stop even when [∫] is pressed.
≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds. Recording stops. —
The scheduled program
remains even after recording
finishes.
≥The scheduled program remains unless set to “Once”. 24, 25
A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.
≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while
recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.
You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any
guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.
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The program name and the
recorded title do not match.
≥There was a program change after scheduled recording was set but the recorded title still has
the old program name.
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Cannot transfer (dub) to a DVD-
R, etc. disc using the high
speed mode.
≥When recording to the HDD, set “Rec. for High-Speed Dubbing” to “On” in the SETUP menu. 22
When transferring (dubbing), it
takes a long time even when
high speed mode is selected.
≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed
recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the
disc.
≥It takes longer than normal to transfer (dub) many titles.
≥You cannot high speed transfer (dub) to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, titles
longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with
EP (8 hour) mode recording.
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An unusually loud sound is
coming from the rotating DVD-
R, etc.
≥When recording or high speed transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format) and +R, the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal; however, this is not
a problem.
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There is no picture on the
television during scheduled
recording.
≥Scheduled recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off. Turn on
the power to confirm the contents of the scheduled recording.
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Although initial setup for the
TV Guide On Screen
TM
system
was completed hours ago,
television program list does
not display when [TV GUIDE] is
pressed.
≥Leave the unit turned off for at least 24 hours.
≥Initial setup was done incorrectly. (e.g, The user entered the wrong country, ZIP/postal code
or cable TV box information.) Select “Change system settings” menu and verify the data
entered during initial setup. If the settings are wrong, set up the TV Guide On Screen
TM
system again.
≥Check the connection and set up the TV Guide On Screen
TM
system again.
If you connect a cable TV box
–the output terminal of the cable TV box is connected to this unit’s RF IN or IN3 terminal
–the IR Blaster is correctly connected and installed
–the cable TV box is turned on
If you do not connect a cable TV box
–the antenna cable is connected to this unit’s RF IN terminal
≥The television program list was temporarily unavailable in your area (Wait another 24 hours
or Redo setup).
≥The television program list is not available in your area. Set the unit using “Set Channels
Automatically”. Note that you can only manually set scheduled recording after you set the unit
using “Set Channels Automatically”.
≥Consult your service provider if you are using a cable TV box.
≥The TV Guide On Screen
TM
system may not be able to receive the program list data if
reception is poor. This may be improved by using a booster. Consult your dealer.
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“Cable code -INCOMPLETE-”
appears in the TV Guide On
Screen
TM
system setup.
≥The unit cannot find the correct IR code for the cable TV box. Consult your service provider. —
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