Panasonic DMR-ES30V DVD recording, scheduled recording, DVD Edit, VHS Picture, VHS Sound, ∫ Vhs

Reference		DVD	VHS
DVD recording, scheduled recording				Page
	Cannot record.	≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the		6
		unit can record onto.
		≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›]		31
		≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with		30
		“DISC MANAGEMENT”.
		≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).		6, 64
		≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc.		22, 30, 33
		≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW		31
		(DVD Video Recording format) discs.
		≥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-RW (DVD-Video format), +R may be disabled.
		≥A DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R recorded on the unit may not be recordable		–
		on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
		≥The material you are trying to record is copy-protected.		–
		≥Scheduled recording will not be activated when in editing or transfer (dub). Scheduled		–
		recording will begin after the editing/transfer (dub) is finished.
	A part or whole of a recorded	≥If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while		–
	title has been lost.	recording or editing, the program may be lost or the disc may become unusable. We cannot
		offer any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs. You will have to format the disc
		([RAM] [-RW‹V›]) or use a new disc.
DVD Edit				Page
	Cannot format.	≥The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.		8
		≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.		7
	Cannot create chapters.	≥The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove		–
	Cannot mark the start point or	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.		–
	the end point during “Shorten
	Title” operation.	≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point		–
		before a start point.
	Cannot erase chapters.	≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter		35
		longer.
	The available recording time	≥Available recording space on the DVD-R or the +R does not increase even after erasing		–
	doesn’t increase even after	previously recorded titles.
	erasing recordings on the disc.	≥Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last		–
		recorded title is erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.
	Cannot create a playlist.	≥You cannot select all the chapters in a title at once as the source of playlist edition if the title		–
		also includes still pictures. Select them individually.
	∫ VHS
VHS Picture				Page
	OSD messages do not appear.	≥Go to VHS MENU and select “ON” in “OSD”.		54, 55
		Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.
	The blue back appears during	≥You are playing a blank or poor quality part of the tape.		–
	play.	≥You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes and this can cause the blue		–
		back to appear. Consult your dealer.
VHS Sound				Page
	Cannot hear the desired audio	≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.		55
	type.
	There is noise when playing a	≥Adjust the tracking.		50
	video tape.	≥The tape is old or damaged.		–
VHS Play				Page
	Cannot play.	≥Tapes recorded under a TV system other than NTSC (PAL, SECAM, etc.) cannot be		–
		played.
	The playback screen flickers.	≥The video head is dirty.		–
		≥The tape is too old or damaged.		–
VHS Recording, scheduled recording				Page
	“1” flashes when I try to start	≥The erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
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	recording.
	Cannot record.
	Cannot record TV program.	≥The desired channel is not selected. Select the desired TV program.		–

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