Error messages

On the television

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cannot finish recording

The programme was copy-protected.

completely.

The disc may be full.

 

There are already 99 recorded titles (

 

49 recorded titles).

 

+R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot playback.

You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system

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TV system is different from the

currently selected on the unit.

 

setting.

Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.

 

To playback, please change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the TV System in SETUP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot record on the disc.

The disc may be dirty or scratched.

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Unable to format.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please check the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot record. Disc is full.

Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles.

 

 

 

 

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RAM

-RW(V)

 

(Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or the +R, there is no increase in disc

 

Cannot record. Maximum

 

space.)

 

numbers of titles exceeded.

 

Use a new disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Error has occurred. Please

Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering

press ENTER.

(“SELF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No disc

The disc may be upside down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please change the disc.

There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to remove it and check it for

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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, 5

 

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.

 

This disc is not formatted

 

You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW. Format the disc with this unit.

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properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the unit’s display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE DVD

The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

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(“ ” stands for a number.)

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

 

purchased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO READ

The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

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The message may appear when the lens cleaner has finished cleaning.

 

Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROG FULL

There are already 16 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.

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SELF CHECK

There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or

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transferring(dubbing), 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNSUPPORT

You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.

4, 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNFORMAT

You have inserted a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that is unformatted or recorded on other

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equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 vent on the

 

 

rear of the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U99

The unit fails to operate properly. Press [8] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

 

Now press [8] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X HOLD

The Child Lock function is activated.

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Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGLISH

Reference

Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and

 

viewing pleasure.

 

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it

 

impossible to record or play discs.

 

Use the DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720E)about once every year,

 

depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.

 

Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

RQT8212

 

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Panasonic DMR-ES20 operating instructions Error messages, Maintenance, On the television, On the unit’s display