Panasonic VDR-M30PP operating instructions 148

Before Requesting Service

Check 1 No movie can be recorded

Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc.

Check the following:

•Is DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc inserted?

•Is power switch set to “O VIDEO”?

•Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Palmcorder write- protected? Release the write-protect.

•Does disc have remaining recording space?

If movie still cannot be recorded after the above check is clear, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.

Check 2 No still can be recorded

Still can be recorded only on DVD-RAM disc, SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard.

Check the following:

•Is DVD-RAM disc, SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard inserted?

•Is power switch set to match the recording medium?

−When using DVD-RAM disc: Set to “NPHOTO”.

−When using SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard:

Set to “PPHOTO”.

•Is loaded DVD-RAM disc write-protected?

•When using SD Memory Card: Is it locked?

•Does disc or card have remaining recording space? If still cannot be recorded after the above check is clear, the disc or card may be damaged: Use another disc or card.

Check 3	Skip or search playback does
	not work well

If the temperature inside the DVD Palmcorder is high, normal operation may not be possible. Turn the DVD Palmcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again for operation.

	• No operation can be
	performed because the
	ACCESS/PC or CARD
	ACCESS indicator on this DVD
Check 4	Palmcorder remains lit or
	blinking.
	• After disc or card is inserted, it
	takes some time until
	recording is possible.

In the following cases, it will take more time than usual until operation is possible:

•When disc or card is removed and then reinserted

•When date changes (e.g., during the first recording of the day)

•When the temperature is greatly different from the status of previous recording

•When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is inserted

•When disc is subject to severe vibrations

•When the battery or DC cord was disconnected instead of following the correct procedure using power switch to turn the DVD Palmcorder off

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