Messages On the unit’s display | Panasonic DMR-ES18 guide

Messages

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.

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DVD								• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change			40
DVD											40
(“			” stands for a number.)					the code on the remote control.
								Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same
								time for more than 5 seconds.

HARD ERR								• If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was			—
								purchased.

NoERAS								• Deleting an item may be unavailable due to a disc problem. Use a new disc.			—

NoREAD								• The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.			5
								• The message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.			5
								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.			—
								• The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc. Change the “TV			39
								System” in the Setup menu.

PLEASE WAIT								• Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.			—
								• The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE			—
								WAIT” is displayed.

PROG FULL								• There are already 16 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.			19

UNFORMAT								• You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW			35
								(DVD-Video format) that has been recorded on other equipment.
								Format the disc to use it.
								However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.

UNSUPPORT								• You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.			6, 7

U59								• The unit is hot.			—
								The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message
								disappears.
								Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan
								on the rear of the unit.

U61								• The unit detected an error while recording or playing with no disc in the disc tray. 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.

U80								• The unit fails to operate properly. Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby			—
U81								mode. Now press [8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
U99

U88								• The unit detected an error while recording or playing with a disc in the disc tray. The unit is			47
								carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The
								unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

H				or F				• There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the			—
H				or F							—
								unit’s condition.)
								• Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do			46-49
								the following.
								1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect
								it.
								2. Press [8] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)
								If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from
								the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

X HOLD								• The Child Lock function is activated.			41
								Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

The messages are alternately displayed.

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Panasonic DMR-ES18 operating instructions Messages On the unit’s display

Contents

Operating Instructions Example How to replace the fuse For Middle East and South AfricaBefore use This Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical Climates Table of contents Included accessories Remote control informationBatteries Use Disc handling Unit care Disc information Discs you can use for recording and playRecording format DVD Video Recording format RAM Play-only discs Discs that cannot be playedTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Disc information Remote control Control reference guideBm Start recording Ô Bq Channel select Ô Main unit Unit’s displayReference guide Control Other connections Ô Connecting a televisionConnection Connecting a television and VCR Connection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections Connection Channel reception and TV aspect settings Connection/ Channel reception and TV aspect settingsPress e, r to select the TV aspect and press OK Return When recording a Important notes for recordingBilingual Programme When finalising the disc When opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053Recording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/Ejection Press * REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Playing while you are recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingFlexible Recording Timer recording Manually programming timer recordings To cancel recording when recording has already begun Press gPress w , q to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the programme from recording standby Playing discs Insert a disc Ô Press q PlayChanging audio during play Press Audio Operations during play Playing discs Showing the menu screen Playing DivX video contentsPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Jpeg Playing MP3 files Playing still pictures Useful functions during still picture play RotateZoom Zoom out Regarding DivX VOD content Regarding MP3, DivX and still picturesDisplay the unit’s registration code MP3 Using on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Press e, r to select the menu Screen Status messagePress Status Entering text Function Menu window/Entering textFunction Menu window Deleting titles during play Using the Delete Navigator to deleteDeleting titles Editing titles/chapters Press e, r, w, q to select the chapterPress OPTION, then press e, r to Select the operation and press OK Title operations DeleteProperties Enter Name Creating, editing and playing playlists Press w, q to select the source title and press rCreating playlists Press Function Menu Press e, r to select To Others Press OK Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations Copying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Start play on the other equipment Common procedures Setting the protectionDVD Management Providing a name for a disc Enabling discs to be played on other equipment Finalise Creating Top Menu Create Top MenuPress e, r to select Create Top 5 Menu and press OK DVD Management Changing the unit’s settings TuningManual Tuning Press e, r to select the tab Changing the unit’s settings DiscPicture Sound Display Connection When the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Others Child Lock Other SettingsTelevision operation Safety precautions Messages On the television Messages On the unit’s display Asked Frequently asked questionsSet up Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Guide Glossary RGB Specifications Glossary/Specifications If you see this symbol Index