Panasonic DMRE30 DMRE30 User Guide - Page 62

Troubleshooting guide !? Possible solutions are indicated with " " on the relative pages in these instructions. Recording and timer recording Cannot record. VCR Plusr programming does not work properly. Timer recording does not work properly. The unit switches to standby while making a timer recording. The timer program remains even after recording finishes. Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed. The available recording time doesn't increase even after erasing recordings on the disc. ≥You haven't inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. ≥The disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection. ≥The disc is protected with DISC SETTING. Release the disc protection. ≥The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc. ≥The guide channels are incorrect. Go to Channel in the SETUP menus and correct them with "VCR Plusi CH Setting". ≥The clock is wrong. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and correct it with "Clock Settings". ≥The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program. ≥The unit is not on timer recording standby. ("Á" on the unit's display is not on.) Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn "Á" on. ≥Different timer program times overlap. ≥The clock is wrong. Go to Set Up in the SETUP menus and correct it with "Clock Settings". ≥The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program. ≥The program remains if you select "DAILY" or "WEEKLY". ≥The program remains if recording failed for some reason, but is cleared automatically at 4 a.m. two days later. ≥Press [∫] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn "Á" off. Recording stops. ≥As this unit is unable to erase data written to DVD-RAM with a computer, the available recording time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc. ≥If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting. Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction. Page 8 34 19 34 36 13 54 32 - - 54 - 31 - - 34 9 Product Service 1. Damage requiring service-The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing-Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel. 3. Replacement parts-When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 4. Safety check-After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition. Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. Reference 62 RQT6559