Panasonic DMR-ES18 operating instructions Messages On the unit’s display

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Messages

On the unit’s display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DVD

• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change

 

 

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(“

” stands for a number.)

the code on the remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

time for more than 5 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARD ERR

• If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was

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purchased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NoERAS

• Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.

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NoREAD

• The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

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• The message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.

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Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NoWRIT

• Recording may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.

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• The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc. Change the “TV

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System” in the Setup menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE WAIT

• Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.

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• The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE

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WAIT” is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROG FULL

• There are already 16 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.

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UNFORMAT

• You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW

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(DVD-Video format) that has been recorded on other equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Format the disc to use it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNSUPPORT

• You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.

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U59

 

 

 

 

 

• The unit is hot.

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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 the rear of the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U61

 

 

 

 

 

• The unit detected an error while recording or playing with no disc in the disc tray. The unit is

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carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U80

 

 

 

 

 

• The unit fails to operate properly. Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby

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mode. Now press [8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

 

U99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U88

 

 

 

 

 

• The unit detected an error while recording or playing with a disc in the disc tray. The unit is

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carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

 

 

 

or F

 

 

 

• There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the

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unit’s condition.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do

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the following.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Press [8] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X HOLD

• The Child Lock function is activated.

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Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The messages are alternately displayed.

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Contents Operating Instructions ExampleHow to replace the fuse For Middle East and South AfricaBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical ClimatesTable of contents Included accessories Remote control informationBatteries UseDisc handling Unit careDisc information Discs you can use for recording and playRecording format DVD Video Recording format RAMPlay-only discs Discs that cannot be playedTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Disc informationRemote control Control reference guideBm Start recording Ô Bq Channel select ÔMain unit Unit’s displayReference guide ControlOther connections Ô Connecting a televisionConnection Connecting a television and VCR ConnectionConnecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionChannel reception and TV aspect settings Connection/ Channel reception and TV aspect settingsPress e, r to select the TV aspect and press OK ReturnWhen recording a Important notes for recordingBilingual ProgrammeWhen finalising the disc When opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053Recording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionPress * REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Playing while you are recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingFlexible Recording Timer recording Manually programming timer recordingsTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Press gPress w , q to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the programme from recording standbyPlaying discs Insert a disc Ô Press q PlayChanging audio during play Press AudioOperations during play Playing discsShowing the menu screen Playing DivX video contentsPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Jpeg Playing MP3 files Playing still picturesUseful functions during still picture play RotateZoom Zoom outRegarding DivX VOD content Regarding MP3, DivX and still picturesDisplay the unit’s registration code MP3Using on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Press e, r to select the menuScreen Status messagePress Status Entering text Function Menu window/Entering textFunction Menu window Deleting titles during play Using the Delete Navigator to deleteDeleting titles Editing titles/chapters Press e, r, w, q to select the chapterPress OPTION, then press e, r to Select the operation and press OKTitle operations DeleteProperties Enter NameCreating, editing and playing playlists Press w, q to select the source title and press rCreating playlists Press Function Menu Press e, r to select To Others Press OKEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsCopying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Start play on the other equipmentCommon procedures Setting the protectionDVD Management Providing a name for a discEnabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalise Creating Top Menu Create Top MenuPress e, r to select Create Top 5 Menu and press OK DVD ManagementChanging the unit’s settings TuningManual Tuning Press e, r to select the tabChanging the unit’s settings DiscPicture SoundDisplay ConnectionWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display OthersChild Lock Other SettingsTelevision operation Safety precautions Messages On the televisionMessages On the unit’s display Asked Frequently asked questionsSet up Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Guide Glossary RGBSpecifications Glossary/SpecificationsIf you see this symbol Index
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