Panasonic DMR-E20 warranty Error messages Causes and solutions

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Error messages

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers F.

Possible solutions are indicated with “ !? ” on the relative pages in the operating instructions.

Error messages

Causes and solutions

 

 

No Disc.

³You haven’t inserted a disc.

 

Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. F J

 

³The disc is upside down.

 

If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. F J

 

 

This is non-recordable disc.

³The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized

 

DVD-R, DVD-Video, CDs, or video CDs.

This disc is not formatted properly.

Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. 6 7

Please format the disc in ‘DISC

³You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM.

SETTING’ to record.

Format the disc with this unit. f

 

 

This disc cannot be read.

³You inserted an incompatible disc. Insert a compatible disc. 6

 

 

Please check write protect tab on the

³The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to

disc. !?

PROTECT.

 

Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write

 

protection.

 

PROTECT

 

 

Contents of this disc are protected.

³The program is write-protected.

 

Release the protection with the direct navigator. m

 

³The disc is write-protected.

 

Release the protection with the Disc Protection of DISC SETTING. e

 

 

Cannot finish recording completely.

³The program was copy-guarded.

 

³The disc is full.

 

³Recording was not completed for some other reason.

 

 

Cannot record on the disc.

³The disc is scratched. Use another disc.

 

³The disc is dirty. Clean the disc as described in these operating instructions. ³

 

 

Please set clock.

³The clock is not set correctly. Reset the clock using “Manual Clock Setting”. ©

 

 

This disc may not be played in your

³You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s region number. This

region.

unit can only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit (1, All, or

 

including the number 1). 6

 

 

Your selection exceeds the recorder’s

³A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit.

rating limit.

Temporarily unlock the unit with “Ratings” in the Disc ACTION menu. §

Reference

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Contents Warranty can be found on Servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 103Accessories Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelFCC Note A. only Product Registration Card Model NumberSerial Number User memoTable of contents Features Discs that cannot be played DiscsDiscs you can use for recording and play Play-only discsRecording to DVD-R Audio format logosBefore finalizing… After finalizing…Opening the front panel Remote controlControl reference guide Main unitCenter circle e.g. DVD-RAM Unit’s displayFollow these steps to connect and set-up this unit Set up stepsUsing on-screen menu icons Changing the unit’s settings Using play lists to edit programsUsing VCR Plusr codes Manual programming Connecting a cable TV boxDo not Remote control»A Batteries »B UseFor your television Refer to the chart below for the codePress and hold TV, Power ê Television operationBasic connection When you have finished connecting the unitConserving power Antenna and television connectionsVideo cable Not included Video OUT terminalComponent Video OUT terminal B P RPlug-in Auto Tuning Press ê, Power to turn the unit onPress Enter Channel plan Plug-in Auto Tuning³TV Mode Band Stations received by Airwaves ³CATV Mode Band Stations received by cableChannel Channel settingsUsing the remote control to Add and delete channels Press the numbered buttons to selectPress Action Channel settingsChannel settings VCR Plus r guideIf you make a mistake To end the settingTo return to the previous screen Selecting TV screenType Use the joystick 2, 1 to select TV Screen tabTo pause play Auto power-offPress 1, Play To stop play aPress º, Stop Starting play from where youTo cancel the resume function » stopped it Resume Function»C Frame-by-frame viewing »A Fast forward and rewind-SEARCHPress 6, SLOW/SEARCH or »B Slow-motion playDuring play or while paused »A SkippingPress , Skip or 9, Skip Press the numbered buttons to select the itemPress ´, REC to start recording Recording television programsTo show the time remaining until recording fin Ishes C To cancel» One Touch Recording Specify a time to stop recording Press ´, REC to select the recording timeUse the joystick 3, 4 to select a program and press Enter Playing while you are recording»B Simultaneous rec and play Press TOP MENU, Direct NAVI- GatorTo continue to show both the recording and play Images While recording or timer recordingReviewing the recorded images While recording Time Slip Press Time SlipPress TOP Window to show the top window Using the top windowUsing the top window About the top windowIcon Items Discs PagesTop window icons Convenient features » Skipping a minute forward CM skip» Selecting an amount of time to Skip-Time Slip If the Video CD has playback control »A Repeat playUse the joystick 3 »B A-B repeat playChanging audio Press Audio to select the audio typeAudio during television reception ³During play When using DVD-RTo change the audio type ³While receiving SAP broadcastsUse the joystick 2, 1 to select a marker number When selecting markers 11 AboveMarking places to play again Press Marker Write at the point you want to markPress Enter at the point you want When marking positions 11To mark points using the marker icon Use the joystick 2, 1 to select the next asterisk ¢Press the numbered buttons to select the track Program playPress V.S.S To cancel random play»A Random play Enjoying virtual surround » sound effects V.S.SUse the joystick 3, 4 to select the menu Using on-screen menu iconsCommon procedures Press DisplayIcon ContentIcon Content Icons for disc informationIcons for unit information Using on-screen menu iconsPress the numbered buttons to enter Using VCR Plusr codes to makeTimer recording Press VCR Plusr»A standby To put the unit on timer recording Press ê, PowerTimer recording Flexible recording mode FR³CHANNEL Channel number and caption ³DATE !? Press Enter when you have finished making changesTo change the timer recording program Timer recording setting screen from onPress PROG/CHECK Unit to make timer recordingPress Enter when you have finished programming the timer Manually programmingTo end programming To delete a timer recordingTimer recording To continue programming » programReleasing the unit from timer Standby Press ê, POWER, then º, Stop within 5 seconds»A To check programs To skip unwanted parts InputSelect Use the joystick 3, 4 to select Enter Title and press Enter Disc settingAbout Disc Setting Enter TitleTo correct a character Disc settingUse the joystick 3, 4, 2, 1 to select SET and press Enter Enter TitleDisc Disc ProtectionUse the joystick 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter To stop partway throughProtection is When you press EnterReleasing disc ProtectionUse the joystick 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter ³Switch DVD, TV to DVD ³Insert the disc you want to formatFormat Use the joystick 3, 4 to select Format and press EnterFinalize-Creating DVD-Video Use Joystick Select Finalize and press EnterTo stop finalizing Program list appears Using the direct navigatorSelecting programs to play To clear the program listAbout the program list Select Direct Navigator Erasing programsPress TOP Window Use the joystick 3, 4, 2, 1 toTitles Entering and editing programProtecting programs ProtectionPadlock mark appears Padlock mark disappears Releasing programChecking program contents Erasing parts of a program Shorten SegmentShorten Segment To erase another part of the same program Press Return or select Cancel and press Enter in stepUse the joystick 3, 4 to select Exit and press Enter Use the joystick 2, 1 to select Erase and press EnterTo clear the play list screen Displaying play listsUse the joystick 3, 4, 2, 1 to Select Play List and pressCreating play lists List and press EnterTo specify another scene ³Insert a disc you created play lists on Playing play listsUse the joystick 3, 4 Select Play List To stop play list playTo stop scene play Playing play list scenesEditing play list scenes Play ScenesAdding scenes to a play list Use the joystick 3, 4 to select Edit Scenes and press EnterEdit Scenes To add other scenesTo move another scene Use the joystick 2, 1 to selectMove and press Enter Use the joystick 2, 1 to select Re-edit and press EnterErasing a scene from a play list # Use the joystick 2, 1 to select Erase and press EnterTo re-edit another scene To erase other scenePL Copy Copying play listsUse the joystick 2, 1 to select Copy and press Enter Erasing a play listPL Erase Use the joystick 3, 4 to select PL Erase and press EnterTitling play lists # Enter the titleChecking play list contents Enjoying more powerful sound Expanding your home theater systemEnjoying Catv broadcasts »A Connecting a cable TV box With a cable TV boxYou cannot Connecting a home satellite system Dishnetwork/DSS With two cable boxesYou can You cannot Connecting to a digital »B amplifier or system!? component Connecting an analog » amplifier or system componentTo enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Connect to the video and audio output terminals »D Connecting a video cassette recorderVideo cable Other playback equipmentIf it is a screw & plug type terminal If it is a twin leadIf there is a twin lead and a coaxial cable If there are two twin leads³Switch DVD, TV to DVD ³Change the code on the main unit Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settingsMain menus Menus Options Range Compression DVD-VDolby Digital only TV Settings for DVD-VideoTV Settings for DVD-RAM AudioLanguage code list Option and press Enter When you are finishedDigital output Entering a passwordPress Action Clock SettingsTo stop auto clock setting Auto Clock SettingTime Zone Estcstmstpstasthst Use the joystick To select Manual Clock Setting and pressItems change as follows MONTH-----DAY-----YEAR-----HOUR Time ZonedstminutejTime Zone Adjust Set UpClock Settings screen reappears Screen shown in reappears Use the joystick 3, 4 to select TV or Catv and press EnterAntenna System TV TV broadcast 2CH-69CH Catv Catv broadcast 1CH-125CHTo stop auto channel setting Auto Channel SettingUse the joystick 2, 1 to select You can choose from the following captions Set Up tabUse the joystick 3, 4 to Select Channel Settings Press Use the joystick 2, 1 to selectRepeat steps , , and ! as necessary Repeat this step to enter the other characters»B Display examples On-screen displays» Changing the information Displayed Press Status to change the information displayedLaser Specification SpecificationsGlossary Maintenance Self-diagnosis Disc handlingError messages Error messages Causes and solutionsReference pages are shown as black circled numbers F Sound Troubleshooting guidePower PicturePlay Remote controlTimer program remains even after recording finishes Product ServiceTroubleshooting guide Recording and timer recordingSan Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico Limited WarrantyDate of Purchase Dealer’s Name Address Phone Number Panasonic Canada IncPanasonic DVD Recorder One 1 year, parts and labour Customer Name Model NumberFactory Servicenters Servicenter List only for U.S.AConexiones de antena y televisor Selección del tipo de la pantalla del televisorPulse Action para finalizar el ajuste Reproducción de discos Pulse 1, PlayGrabación de programas de TV Index
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