Reference
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Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the
chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 66 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product
information” on page 65 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer.
Power
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Displays
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Troubleshooting guide
The following do not indicate a problem with the unit:
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Regular disc rotating sound. The sound of the disc rotating may become louder especially when finalizing a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format) or +R.
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Poor reception due to atmospheric condition.
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Image disturbance during search.
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Periodic interruptions to reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks.
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Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.)
≥
The unit freezes due to the activation of one of its safety devices. (Press and hold [POWER
Í
/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)
∫
Common
No power
≥
Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.
The unit switches to the standby
mode.
≥
This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the “SETUP” menu, if you would prefer.
≥
One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER
Í
/I] on the main unit to turn the
unit on.
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Cooling fan rotating sounds are
heard when the unit is off.
≥
The cooling fan sometimes operates to cool active circuits in the unit while it is turned off. To
detect user operation and to prepare for quick REC&PLAY, some circuits need to be active
even when the unit is turned off.
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The display is dim.
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Change “Front Display” in the SETUP menu.
“12:00 A” is flashing on the
unit’s display.
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Set the clock.
The recording time display, the
transfer (dubbing) process
display and the displayed
recording time of MP3 are
different from the actual time.
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The time on the unit’s display and the remaining recording time on the screen may be
indicated less or more than the actual value.
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In DVD-R or +R, the remaining capacity does not increase even if titles are erased.
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Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last
recorded title is erased. It does not increase if other titles are erased.
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If you repeat recording or editing about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity of the DVD-
R or the +R is reduced and then recording or editing may be disabled.
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The time during fast forward and rewind, or the process during transfer (dub) may not be
displayed accurately.
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Compared to the actual
recorded time, the elapsed time
displayed is less.
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The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames
(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time
displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g.,actual one-hour elapsed time may display as
approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.
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The tape counter isn’t changing.
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The tape counter does not change while playing unrecorded parts. The “second” display
changes as follows:
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The unit’s display also appears like this if the tape is dirty or damaged. Consult your dealer if
this is the case.
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“oooooo” is displayed and the
disc cannot be ejected.
≥
The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.
(1) Press [POWER
Í
/I] on the main unit to switch to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER
Í
/I] on the main unit for
about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
(2) The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [
∫
] and [CH,
W
] on the
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.
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