Panasonic DMR-ES30V operating instructions Vhs

Reference	DVD	VHS
DVD recording, timer 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›]		29
	≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with		28
	“DISC MANAGEMENT”.
	≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).		6, 66
	≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc.		20, 28, 31
	≥You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW		29
	(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.		–
	≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals.		–
A part or whole of a recorded	≥If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while		–
title has been lost.	recording or editing, the title 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.		9
	≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.		6
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 “Partial	≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point		–
Erase” operation.
	before a start point.
Cannot erase chapters.	≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter		33
	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
Video output on VHS does not	≥Use the Fine Tuning function on VHS.		48
look natural.
OSD messages do not appear.	≥Go to VHS FUNCTIONS menu and select “4:3” or “WIDE” in “OSD”.		54, 55
	Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.
VHS Sound			Page
Cannot hear the desired audio	≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.		55
type.	≥You cannot change the audio while you use the DC channel.		64
There is noise when playing a	≥Adjust the tracking.		50
video tape.	≥The tape is old or damaged.		–
VHS Play			Page
Playback does not work	≥The video head is dirty.		48
properly.	≥The tape is too old or damaged.		–
	≥Check the SQPB setting.		54
	≥The video heads are clogged or worn: consult your dealer (for Australia only, Panasonic		–	Reference
	Customer Care Centre for advice on 132600).

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