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

≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

≥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.

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.	–
(“” stands for a	Reset procedure: (“The unit is on but cannot be operated.” l 70)
number.)	≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.	–
X HOLD	≥The Child Lock function is activated.	46
	Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

∫ DVD

On the TV		Page
Cannot finish recording	≥The programme was copy-protected.	–
completely.	≥The disc may be full.	–
	≥There are already 99 recorded titles ([+R] 49 recorded titles).	–
Cannot playback.	≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system	42
TV system is different from	currently selected on the unit.
the 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.	9
Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.	≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM] [-RW‹V›]	20, 28,
	[Even if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. Available	31
Cannot record. Maximum
number of titles exceeded.	disc space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is erased.]
	≥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	≥The disc is upside down.	8
Please change the disc.	≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to remove it and	9
	check it for scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)
This is a non-recordable	≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R, DVD-	–
disc.	RW (DVD-Video format) or +R.
	≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW. Format the disc with the unit.	29
This disc is not formatted
properly.
	≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.	–

On the unit’s display			Page
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.		9
	≥You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the		9
	disc.
PROG FULL	≥There are already 16 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.		27, 53
REMOTE MODE ∑ ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.			17
(“∑” stands for a		Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the
number.)
		same time for more than 2 seconds.
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.
UNFORMAT	≥You have inserted a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW that is unformatted or a DVD-RW recorded on other		29
	equipment.
UNSUPPORT	≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.		6, 7
U59			–

U99

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