Panasonic DMR-ES40V Error messages, Common, On the unit’s display, On the TV

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Error messages

∫Common

On the unit’s display Page

H, F, U

(“” stands for a number.)

≥An error has occurred. The number following “H”, “F” or “U” depends on the status of the unit. Reset procedure: (“The unit is on but cannot be operated.” l 62)

≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.

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∫ 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›]	21, 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.	20

On the unit’s display				Page
RC 	≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote			18
(“” stands for a number.)		control.
Err	≥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
	≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.			7
	≥You have inserted a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that is unformatted or recorded on other equipment.			31
	≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.			–
oooooo	≥There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or transferring			61
(self check)		(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.
			The symbol “o” appears at the bottom left of the unit’s display. The
			number of symbols increases one by one until six appear. They then
			disappear one by one until none remain. This continues during self
			check.
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
No VHS cassette.	≥A video cassette is not inserted when recording programs. Insert a video cassette with an	46
	accidental erasure prevention tab.
Please check write protect	≥A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted when recording programs.	46
tab on the VHS cassette.	Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.

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