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Recording and timer recording Cannot record. �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. [RAM] �The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT. �Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). �The disc is protected with DISC SETTING. �The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc. �You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs. �Audio from FM/AM broadcasts and the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal cannot be recorded. �The guide channels are incorrect. Go to the Channel menu and correct them with �VCR Plusi CH Setting�. �The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with Clock settings. �The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program. �The unit is not on timer recording standby. (�F� on the unit�s display is not on.) Press [� POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure that �F� is on. �Different timer program times overlap. �The clock is wrong. Go to the Set Up menu and correct it with Clock settings.
VCR Plusr programming does not work properly. Timer recording does not work properly.
The unit switches to standby �The disc has run out of space. Use a disc that has enough space to record the program. 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. �The timer program remains if set to daily or weekly. �Press [�] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn �F� 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. �Available recording space on the DVD-R 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 program may be lost or the disc may become unusable. �We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programs or discs. You will have to format the disc or use a new disc.
A part or whole of a recorded program has been lost.
Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. �Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. �This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. �The disc is dirty. Clean it. �The disc may be badly scratched. �You inserted a blank DVD-RAM or DVD-R. �Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. �Some titles and chapters on DVD-Video are not played when you have changed the ratings level. �The languages are not recorded on the disc. �You may have to use the disc�s menus to select languages. �Subtitles are not recorded on the disc. �Turn the subtitles on. �Subtitles around markers may fail to appear. �This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. 12 8 53 � � � 38 � � 19 � 22 � � �
A title or chapter doesn�t play when it is selected. Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected. No subtitles.
Picture distorted during search. �Some distortion is normal.
Angle cannot be changed.
You have forgotten your ratings �Return the ratings setting to �8�. password. While the disc tray is open, press and hold [4] and [5] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds. Displays The display is dim. �12:00� is flashing on the unit�s display. �Go to the Display menu and change the display�s brightness with �FL Display�. �The clock is not set.
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The displayed recording time �Displayed recording time is based on the number of frames per second. This number is and actual recording time differ. subject to minute variations. When recording over long periods, these variations may result in the difference between displayed recording time and actual recording time. This is normal. The display doesn�t show the correct time. [MP3] �Times may not appear correctly when searching through tracks recorded with a variable bit rate.
