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Cannot record. | ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the inserted disc is not compatible. Insert a disc the unit can | 15 | |
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| ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] |
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| ≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DISC | 15, 28 | |
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| ≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). | – | |
| ≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc. |
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| ≥You cannot record on finalized |
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| ≥If you repeat inserting of discs or turning this unit on and off 50 times or more, the recording or | – | |
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A part or whole of a recorded | ≥If the power breaks down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while |
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programme has been lost. | recording or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable. |
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Cannot format. | ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean. |
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| ≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit. |
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Cannot mark chapter points. | ≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. The |
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Cannot mark the start point or | information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this. |
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≥These operations are not possible with still pictures. |
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the end point during “Partial | ≥You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a |
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Erase” operation. |
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Cannot erase chapters. | ≥When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter longer. | 34 | |
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The available recording time | ≥Available recording space on the |
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doesn’t increase even after | recorded titles. |
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erasing recordings on the disc. |
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Cannot create a play list. | ≥You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. Select | – | |
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∫VHS
VHS Display
Video output on VHS does not ≥Use the Fine Tuning function on VHS. look natural.
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VHS Picture
OSD messages do not appear. ≥Go to VHS FUNCTIONS and select “4:3” or “WIDE” in “OSD”. Press [STATUS] to show the
VHS Sound
Cannot hear the desired audio | ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. |
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There is noise when playing a | ≥Adjust the tracking. |
video tape. | ≥The tape is old or damaged. |
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Playback does not work properly.
≥The video head is dirty.
≥The tape is too old or damaged.
≥Check the PB colour system and SQPB setting.
≥The video heads are clogged or worn. Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for advice on 132600.
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