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.

DVD

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

 

(“∑” stands for a number.)

 

 

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

seconds. (> 64)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDE

≥TV Guide data is being downloaded. (> 64)

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARD ERR§

≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NoERAS

≥You cannot delete items on this disc.

 

 

 

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

 

NoREAD

≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit. (> 13)

 

 

≥This message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.

 

 

 

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc. (> 5)

 

NoWRIT

≥You cannot write to this disc.

 

 

 

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

 

PLEASE WAIT§

≥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.

 

PROG FULL§

≥There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. (> 25)

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOVE

≥The USB device is drawing too much power. Remove the USB device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP 35:50

≥Available space on the HDD or disc.

 

LP 151h

 

The example “SP 35:50” is displayed when less than 100 hours are available and the example “LP 151h” is

 

“SP”, “LP” and the

 

displayed when over 100 hours are available.

 

numbers are examples.

 

“SP” and “LP” are recording modes, “35:50” means “35 hours 50 minutes” and “151h” means “151 hours”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW-DL

≥The unit is performing a software update. (> 64)

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNFORMAT§

≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (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. (> 57)

 

UNSUPPORT§

≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. (> 10–11)

 

 

≥You tried to operate with a non-compatible USB memory. (> 11)

 

F74

≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction.

 

 

 

Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

 

F75

≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction.

 

 

 

Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

 

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

≥(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording, playback or copy. This

 

 

 

is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not broken. Once the

 

 

 

display clears you can use the unit again.

 

U76

≥HDMI cannot be output because this unit is connected to a model that does not support copyright protection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

U80

≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode.

 

U81

 

Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

 

U99

 

 

 

 

U88

≥(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while recording,

 

 

 

playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not

 

 

 

broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again. (> 74)

 

Hor F

≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s condition.)

 

 

≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the following.

 

 

 

(> 74–79)

 

 

 

1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.

 

 

 

2. Press [Í/I] 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.

Reference

 

 

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears. (> 65)

§ The message are alternately displayed.

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