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RQT8856
Ref
erence
Recording Issues
Recording / Timer recording / External input (Continued)
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Cannot record.
If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or
more, the recording or editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled.
•
−
A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, or +RW disc
recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
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−
The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.
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−
This unit cannot record onto discs on which you recorded with a different
encoding system from the TV system set on this unit. Change “TV System” in
the Setup menu. (e.g. Change “TV System” to “NTSC” when recording onto a
NTSC disc.)
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Digital broadcasts cannot be
recorded.
Some digital broadcasts are copyright protected with a “One time only
recording” security feature. This type of programme can only be recorded onto
a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
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Timer recording does not work
properly.
The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap.
Correct the programme.
•
25
The programme is not in timer recording standby. (“
z
” in the timer recording
list is not on.)
1 Press [PROG/CHECK].
2 Press [
e
,
r
] to select the programme and press the “Red” button.
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25
The clock is not correct. Set the clock.
•
11
Timer recording does not stop even
when [
g
STOP] is pressed.
When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press [EXT
LINK]. (“EXT-L” on the unit’s display disappears.)
•
21
The timer programme remains
even after recording finishes.
The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.
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24, 25
Part or all of a recorded title has
been lost.
If the power shuts down or the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household
mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the disc may
become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.
You will have to format the disc (
RAM
-RW(V)
+RW
) or use a new disc.
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−
Stripe-shaped black noise is
recorded.
An external playback device is interfering with the TV because the device is
too close to the TV. Move the device away from the TV.
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−
Cannot record video or sound from
the external device.
The external device is not correctly connected.
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9, 22,
23, 54
The proper external input channel (AV2, AV3 or DV) is not selected. Press
[INPUT SELECT] to change.
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−
The DV auto recording function
does not work.
If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the
connections and the DV equipment settings.
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23
You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.
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−
Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in
the DV equipment are not successive.
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−
Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.
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−
You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.
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−
Editing Issues
DVD
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Cannot format.
The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
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58
Disc may be defective or of poor quality.
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−
You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.
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44
Cannot create chapters.
The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off
or remove the disc.
The information is not written if there is an interruption in the power.
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−
These operations are not possible with still pictures.
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−
Cannot delete chapters.
When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make the
chapter longer
RAM
.
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39
The available recording time
doesn’t increase even after
deleting titles on the disc.
Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL does not increase even
after deleting previous titles.
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−
Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when you
delete the last title.
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−
Cannot create a playlist.
You cannot select all the chapters in a title at once as the source of playlist
editing if the title also includes still pictures. Select them individually.
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