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On-screen displays and recorder displays

The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation

of their meaning.

Message Explanation/Action
• Initializing disc. Please wait a moment. When you load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder
automatically initializes it.
• Incompatible region number. The disc loaded has an incompatible region number for the recorder and
so will not play.
• Cannot record any more titles.
• No more space for file management
data.
The disc control data limit has been reached, or the maximum number of
chapters and/or titles has been reached. Erase titles/chapters or
combine chapters.
• This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the
finalization.
The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the
finalization in order to recording/editing.
• Cannot play this disc.
• This disc cannot be recorded.
• Cannot read the CPRM information.
• Could not record the information to the
disc.
• Cannot edit.
• Could not initialize disc.
• Could not complete finalization
successfully.
• Could not undo finalization successfully.
• Could not successfully unlock the disc.
The disc may be dirty or damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry. If
the error persists, use a new disc. If the error appears even with a new
disc, please consult a Pioneer Service Center.
• Incompatible or unreadable disc. The disc loaded is a playback-only disc type. This display may also appear
if the disc is dirty or damaged.
• Cannot record to a disc that is not CPRM
compatible.
• Cannot record this content using Video
mode recording.
• This video cannot be recorded to
DVD+R/+RW.
The video source is copy-once protected. Use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW
disc with CPRM for recording.
• This content is copy protected. The video source is copy-protected and cannot be recorded.
• Incorrect CPRM information. The recorder could not read the CPRM information. The recorder may be
damaged—please consult a Pioneer Service Center.
• Repairing disc.
• Repairing the HDD.
During recording, the power was cut. This display appears when the
power is restored.
• Could not repair the disc. The recorder was unable to repair the disc after a power cut. The
contents of the recording will be lost.
• Overheating has stopped operation.
Press DISPLAY to clear message.
The internal temperature of the recorder has exceeded the operating
limit. If this message reappears, please contact a Pioneer authorized
service center.
• There is no DV input or the input signal
is unrecordable.
No signal was detected at the DV IN jack. This may appear if a blank
section of DV tape is playing in the connected camcorder.
• HDD optimization is recommended. This
can be done using Disc Setup.
The HDD should be optimized (basically, HDD housekeeping) to
maintain playback and recording performance.