Error messages

On the television

 

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No disc.

You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use.

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The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up.

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This is non-recordable disc.

The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. The unit cannot record onto finalized DVD-R,

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DVD-Video, CDs, or video CDs. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R.

 

This disc is not formatted

 

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

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properly.

 

 

Please format the disc in

 

 

‘DISC SETTING’ to record.

 

 

 

 

 

This disc cannot be read.

You inserted an incompatible disc. Insert a compatible disc.

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Please check write protect

The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT.

 

tab on the disc.

Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.

 

 

 

 

PROTECT

 

 

 

 

Contents of this disc are

The program is write-protected. Cancel the protection with the Direct Navigator.

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protected.

The disc is write-protected. Cancel Disc Protection with DISC SETTING.

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Cannot finish recording

The program was copy-guarded.

completely.

No space left on HDD, DVD-RAM or DVD-R.

 

The connection from the external device (DV equipment etc.) was lost during recording.

 

Recording was not completed for some other reason.

 

 

 

Cannot record.

The disc is scratched. Use another disc.

 

The disc is dirty.

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You inserted an incompatible disc. Insert a compatible disc.

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HDD is full.

No space left on HDD, DVD-RAM or DVD-R.

 

Disc is full.

Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [HDD] [RAM]

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Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R]

 

Erase any unwanted files (still pictures).

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You may record up to 300 folders and 3000 files (still pictures) using this unit.

 

 

 

Cannot dub from this disc.

Dubbing prohibited disc in tray.Dubbing to the HDD is not possible.

 

 

 

Please set clock.

The clock is not set. Set the clock.

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This disc may not be played

You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit’s region number. This unit can

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in your region.

only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit (1, All, or including the number 1).

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Your selection exceeds the

A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit.

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recorder’s rating limit.

Unlock the unit with “Ratings” in “Disc” in the SETUP menu.

 

 

 

 

Cannot play back on this unit.

You tried to playback incompatible pictures (TIFF images and MOTION JPEG cannot be played back).

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No PC CARD

The PC card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible PC card already

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No valid PC card

inserted, turn off the power, remove and then re-insert the card.

 

 

The PC card format does not match.

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The PC card inserted is not compatible.

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No DVD-RAM disc

DVD-RAM is not loaded.

 

DVD-RAM is not formatted.

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(Even if this message is displayed, it may sometimes be possible to playback moving picture parts.)

 

 

 

 

Please check write protect

Release the protection on the PC card.

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tab.

Release the protection on the DVD-RAM.

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No folder

There is no compatible folder in this unit.

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Cannot write.

The PC card is currently protected Release the write protection.

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There is no space remaining. Erase any unwanted files (still pictures).

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Finalizing is necessary for

To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it.

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compatible playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

On the unit’s display

U11

The disc is dirty or badly scratched.

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NO DISC

–Clean the disc if it is dirty.

 

 

– The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t disappear.

 

 

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

 

 

– Insert a disc the unit can play or record on.

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Cleaning has been carried out using DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner.

 

 

Cleaning is finished. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] and remove the disc cleaner from the disc tray.

 

 

 

U14

The unit is hot.

 

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– The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it. Wait for

about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear.

 

– 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 [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now press [Í, DVD POWER] again to turn

 

the unit on.

 

 

 

 

 

CHK REMOTE

The remote control and main unit are using different codes.

 

– Change the code on the remote control or main unit.

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RECOVER

If there is a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the power was on.

The unit is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.

 

 

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