Panasonic DMR-ES30V Error messages, ∫ Common, ∫ Dvd, ∫ Vhs, On the unit’s display, On the TV

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Reference	DVD	VHS
Error messages
∫ Common
On the unit’s display			Page
H, F	≥An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Check		–
(“” stands for a number.)	the items in the “Error messages” section and the “Troubleshooting guide”. If the service number
	still does not disappear after the check, follow the Reset procedure described below.
	Reset procedure: (“The unit is on but cannot be operated.” l 68)
	≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.		–

∫DVD

On the TV		Page
Cannot finish recording	≥The program was copy-protected.	–
completely.	≥The disc may be full.	–
	≥There are already 99 recorded titles ([+R] 49 recorded titles).	–
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.	8
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.	≥Create space by erasing any unwanted titles. [RAM] [-RW‹V›]	22, 30,
	[Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. Available	33
Cannot record. The number
of titles has exceeded the	disc space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is erased.]
maximum limit.	≥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.	(“SLF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).
No disc	≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that the unit can play.	6, 8
	≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.	8
Please change the disc.	≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to remove it and check it for	8
	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, DVD-	–
	RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.
This disc is not formatted
properly.	≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW. Format the disc with the unit.	31
	≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.	21

On the unit’s display		Page
 CHK REMOTE	≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote	19
(“” stands for a number.)	control.
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.	8
	≥You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc.	8
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 scheduled recording programs. Delete unnecessary scheduled recording programs.	29, 53
SLF CHECK	≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is	–
	carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.
	≥If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed while the unit is carrying out its	–
	recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while this is displayed.
UNSUPPORT	≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.	7
UNFORMAT	≥You have inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that is unformatted or recorded on	31
	other equipment.
U59	≥The unit is very warm.	–
	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.
U99	≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to	–
	standby. Now press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

∫ VHS

On the TV		Page
PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO	≥A video cassette is not inserted when recording programs or setting the scheduled recording.	48
CASSETTE.	Insert a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK.	≥The clock is not set when recording programs or setting the scheduled recording. Set the clock.	46
PLEASE USE A CASSETTE	≥A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted when recording programs or	48
WITH TAB.	setting the scheduled recording. Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.

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