Panasonic Diga DMR-E51 Operating Instructions Manual page 67

Recording and timer recording
Cannot record.
G- programming does not
CODE
work properly.
If "– –" appears under "Name"
after entering a G- number
CODE
Timer recording does not work
properly.
The unit switches to standby
while making a timer recording.
The timer programme remains
even after recording finishes.
The available recording time
doesn't increase even after
erasing all recordings on the disc.
A part or whole of a recorded
programme has been lost.
Cannot eject a disc.
Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction.
≥You haven't inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit
can record onto. (page 8)
≥The disc is unformatted.
Format the disc so this unit can record on it. (page 31)
≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to "PROTECT".
Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection. (page 64)
≥Recording is not possible unless you set "Disc Protection" in "DISC INFORMATION" to "Off".
(page 30)
≥The disc is full or nearly full.
Delete unneeded programmes or use another disc. (page 34)
≥The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded.
≥Tired to record to a DVD-R that has already been finalized.
≥The clock is wrong.
Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and correct the clock with "Clock". (page 56)
≥Use [3, 4] (10) repeatedly to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be
recorded will be broadcast. (page 25)
≥The timer programme is incorrect.
Make corrections to the programme and check them when you are finished. (pages 25 and 26)
≥The unit is not on standby for timer recording. ("
≥Different timer programme times overlap. (page 24)
≥The clock is wrong.
Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and correct the clock with "Clock". (page 56)
≥The unit switches to standby while making a timer recording if the disc runs out of space.
Use a disc that has enough space to record the programme.
≥The programme remains if you select weekly or daily setting. (pages 25 and 26)
≥The available recording time does not increase if you erase data written to the disc with the
DVD-RAM drive of a computer.
Format the disc if necessary. (page 31)
≥If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (optional) before formatting.
≥Available recording space on the DVD-RAM does not increase even after erasing previously
recorded programming.
≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while
recording or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable.
)We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. You will have to format
the disc or use a new disc.
≥Press [DVD, Í] (1) to switch the unit off.
Hold down [∫] (7) and [W, CH] (18) on the main unit simultaneously for about 5 seconds.
≥If the Child Lock function is activated, above operation does not work.
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Troubleshooting guide (continued)
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