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Troubleshooting guide

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Sound		Page
No sound	• Check the connections and settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have	8–11, 38
Low volume.	connected one.
Distorted sound.	• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.	23
Cannot hear the desired audio	• Turn off V. Surround Sound in the following cases.	27
type.	– When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
	– When playing MTS broadcast programs.
	• The disc may have a restriction on the method of audio output. If “D. MIX” does not appear in	—
	the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, only audio for the two front channels will be
	output. Refer to the disc’s jacket.
Cannot switch audio.	• You cannot change the audio type when DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),	—
	+R, +R DL or +RW is in the disc tray.	38
	• You cannot change the audio type when playing DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
	format), +R, +R DL or +RW. (You can select “Main” or “SAP” in “Multi-channel TV Sound
	( MTS )” in the Setup menu before recording.)	11, 38
	• When the sound is output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, the sound effect doesn’t work if
	the setting of “Dolby Digital” is “Bitstream”.	—
	• There are discs where audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.
Operation
Cannot operate the television.	• Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.	15
The remote control doesn’t	• The remote control and main unit are using different codes.	15
work.	Change the code on the remote control.
	Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the
	same time for more than 2 seconds.	6
	• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
	• You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during	6
	operation.	—
	• Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.
	• Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight	—
	exposure.	15
	• It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.
	• It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.	15
The unit is on but cannot be	• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.	—
operated.	• The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.	—
	• One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.	—
	Reset the unit as follows:

1Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER 8] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2Press [POWER 8] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

Cannot eject disc.	• The unit is recording.										—
	• The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [g] and [CH 1] on the main										—
	unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.
Startup is slow.	• Startup takes time in the following situations.										—
	– A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
	– The clock is not set.
	– Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected.
Takes time to read DVD-RAM.	• It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been										—
	used for a long time.
Recording, scheduled recording and copying
Cannot record.	• You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the										4
	unit can record onto.
	•	RAM	-RW(V)	+R		+R DL		+RW	The disc is not formatted. Format the disc using DVD		34
	Management.										34
	• The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to Protect, or the disc is protected with DVD
	Management.										44
	• Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM)
	• The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles or use another disc.										29, 33, 34
	• You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL										—
	or DVD-RW (VR format) discs.										—
	• Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW
	you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the
	unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.										—
	• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be
	recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
Cannot record from external	• Check that the connection is correct.										8, 9, 32
equipment.	• Select the input channel (“IN1”, “IN2” or “DV”) for the equipment you have connected.										—
Scheduled recording does not	• The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the										21
work properly.	program.										15
	• Set the clock.
Scheduled recording does not	• If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,										36
stop even when [g] is	you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.
pressed.
The scheduled program	• The scheduled program remains if set to Monday - Friday, Monday - Saturday, Sunday -										20
remains even after recording	Saturday or weekly.
finishes.
A part or whole of a recorded	• If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while										—
title has been lost.	recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have to
	format the disc (									) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee
					RAM		-RW(V)		+RW
	regarding lost titles or discs.