Panasonic DMR-ES15M Messages, On the television, On the unit’s display, the, SET, U59, U61, U88, U99, Page, NoREAD, NoWRIT, NoERAS, No disc, properly, HARD ERR, UNFORMAT

Messages

On the television					Page
Cannot finish recording	• The program was copy-protected.				—
completely.	• The disc may be full.				—	settings/Messages
	• The maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded.				—
Cannot play.	• You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).				—
Cannot record on the disc.	• The disc may be dirty or scratched.				6
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.	• Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles.				29, 33, 34
		RAM	-RW(V)	+RW
	(Even if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no
Cannot record. Maximum						unit’s
	increase in disc space.)
numbers of titles exceeded.					—
	• Use a new disc.
						the
No disc	• The disc may be upside down.				—
Please change the disc.	• There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove it				6
						Changing
	• You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW. Format the disc with				34
	and check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)
This is a non-recordable disc.	• The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R,				4
	DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW.
This disc is not formatted
properly.	this unit.
5	• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.				—

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.

SET	• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change	15
(“ ” stands for a number.)	the code on the remote control.
	Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the
	same time for more than 2 seconds.
HARD ERR	• If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was	—
(“HARD” and “ERR” are	purchased.
alternately displayed.)
NoREAD	• The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.	6
	• The message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.	—
	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.	—
NoERAS	• Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.	—
PLEASE WAIT	• Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.	—
(“PLEASE” and “WAIT” are	• The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE	—
alternately displayed.)	WAIT” is displayed.
UNSUPPORT	• You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.	4, 5
(“UNSUP” and “PORT” are
alternately displayed.)
UNFORMAT	• You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-Video	34
(“UNFOR” and “MAT” are	format) recorded on other equipment.
alternately displayed.)
U59	• The unit is hot.	—
	The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait about 30 minutes until the message
	disappears.
	Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the vent on the
	rear of the unit.
U61	• There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is	—
	carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The
	unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.
U88	• There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording or playing. The unit is	41
	carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The
	unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.
U99	• The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to	—
	standby. Now press [POWER 8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

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