Error messages
On the television
No disc. This is non-recordable disc. This disc is not formatted properly. Please format the disc in �DISC SETTING� to record. This disc cannot be read. Please check write protect tab on the disc. �You haven�t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. �The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. �The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. �You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit. Page 11 15 11 34
�You inserted an incompatible disc. �The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection.
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PROTECT
Contents of this disc are protected. Cannot finish recording completely.
�The program is write-protected. Cancel the protection. �The disc is write-protected. Cancel Disc Protection. �The program was copy-guarded. �No space left on the disc. � Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [RAM] � Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R] �Recording was not completed for some other reason. �The disc is scratched. Use another disc. �The disc is dirty. �You inserted an incompatible disc. �No space left on the disc. � Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. [RAM] � Use a new disc. [RAM] [DVD-R] �The clock is not set. �You tried to play a disc with a region number different from this unit�s region number. This unit can only play discs with the region numbers compatible with this unit (1, All, or including the number 1). �A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit. Unlock the unit with �Ratings� in �Disc�. �To enable playback of your DVD-R on compatible equipment, it is necessary to finalize it. �A serious, but temporary error has occurred and one of the unit�s safety devices has activated. Press [ENTER]. The unit switches to the standby mode. Press [�, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on again.
Please set clock. This disc may not be played in your region. Your selection exceeds the recorder�s rating limit. Finalizing is necessary for compatible playback. Error has occurred. Please press [ENTER].
On the unit�s display
NO READ �The disc is dirty or badly scratched. � Clean the disc if it is dirty. � The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn�t disappear. �The unit cannot read the disc. �You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished. �You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. �The unit is hot. � The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it. Wait for about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear. � Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. � Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit. �The unit fails to operate properly. Press [�, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now press [�, DVD POWER] again to turn the unit on. �The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control or main unit. �There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the power was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears. 50 � � 50 11 � � � � 45 �