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RQT8857
Troubleshooting Guide
Cannot record.
Cannot copy.
You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on.
Insert a disc the unit can record onto.
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[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.
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The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is
protected with the “DVD Management” settings.
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Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be
recorded (CPRM).
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The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles ([RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or
use another disc.
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You cannot record and copy on finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL discs. However, you can record and copy
again if you format DVD-RW.
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If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or
more, the recording or editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled.
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DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW
discs recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD
Recorders.
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The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.
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This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal
recordings.
Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not
guaranteed.
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Digital broadcasts cannot be
recorded or copied.
Some digital broadcasts are copyright protected with a “One time only
recording” security feature. This type of programme can only be recorded to
a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
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Timer recording does not work
properly.
The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times
overlap. Correct the programme.
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The programme is not in timer recording standby. (“” in the timer
recording list is not on.)
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1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
2 Press [, ] to select the programme and press the “Red” button.
The clock is not correct. Set the clock.
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Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input
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