Panasonic SCHT820V SAHT820V User Guide - Page 52

Troubleshooting guide Recording " " flashes when I try to start ≥If the erasure prevention tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape. 5 recording. Cannot record. Timer recording doesn't record a ≥Check the clock and calendar. - program correctly. ≥Set the channel and start and end times correctly. - ≥Be sure to press [F] after programming to put the unit in timer recording standby. 34 ≥Program times may be overlapped. - Cannot record from other ≥Press [W CH] or [X CH] to Select "AU". 33 equipment. ≥Check the connections to the other equipment. 33 Black bands appear in the recording. ≥Move the other equipment away from the television as it may be picking up interference. - The copy of a videotape or DVD is ≥This unit complies with industry standards regarding the recording and duplication of copy- - very poor. protected material. This includes commercial videotapes and DVDs. Consequently, copying not only infringes copyright laws but also presents serious technical difficulties. Even in cases where a copy can be made, the quality will be very poor. Unit display The unit's display disappears or ≥The DISPLAY setting is set to "DIM" or "OFF" under OPTION from the VHS MENU. Select 40 fades once the unit is turned off. "BRIGHT" if you want the display bright all the time. The tape counter isn't changing. ≥The tape counter does not change while playing unrecorded parts. - "NoPLAY" "NoDISC" "F61" "U11" "U15" "ERROR" "U30" "H∑∑", "F stands for a number. Television display "/" "Cannot display group xx, content xx" "This disc may not be played in your region" No on-screen display. The menu is displayed in a different language. ≥The display also appears like this if the tape is dirty or damaged. Consult your dealer if this is the case. ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. ≥You inserted a blank disc. ≥You haven't inserted a disc; insert one. ≥You haven't inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. ≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections. If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer. ≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean. ≥You inserted a DVD-R that has not been finalized. ≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. ≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following "H" or "F" depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect both AC power supply cords, and then reconnect them. ≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person. ≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. ≥You are trying to display incompatible contents. ≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is "1" or includes the same region number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked "ALL". ≥Select "On" in "On-Screen Messages" in "Display" tab. ≥Select "ON" in "OSD" of "OPTION" setting in the VHS MENU. ≥Select the preferred language in "Menus" in "Disc" tab. ≥Select the preferred language in "LANGUAGE" in the VHS MENU. - 6 - - 18 11, 14 6 6 - 40 - - - 25 Cover 29 40 28 38 Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. RQT7388 52 Cleaning the video heads Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play. To clean the heads, insert and eject a tape 5 to 10 times in succession. If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning cassette (part number NV-TCL30PT). If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.