PANASONIC DMRES20
Manual de Usuario

Recording/Scheduled recording Cannot record.

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� 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. RAM -RW(V) � The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DISC MANAGEMENT. � Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded. (CPRM) � The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc. � You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) discs. � Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R, you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. � A DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.

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Scheduled recording does not work properly. VCR Plus+ system does not work properly. Scheduled recording does not stop even when [g] is pressed. The scheduled program remains even after recording finishes. A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost. The DV automatic recording function does not work.

� When connecting a cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR Plus+ system does not work. � The scheduled program is incorrect or different scheduled program times overlap. Correct the program. � The unit is not on scheduled recording standby. (�z� on the unit�s display is not on.)
Press [^ DVD POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure that �z� is on. � Correct the guide channels. � Set the clock.

� Press [g] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn �z� off. Recording stops. � If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while �Quick Start� is set to �On�, you
cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.

� The scheduled program remains if set to Monday-Friday, Monday-Saturday, Sunday-Saturday or
weekly.

� If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while recording or
editing, the title may be lost or the disc may become unusable. You will have to format the disc ( RAM -RW(V) ) or use a new disc. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs.

� If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV
equipment settings. � You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television. � Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment are not successive. � Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly. � You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.

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Play Play fails to start even when [q] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

�Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. �The disc is dirty. �You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, DVD-RW (DVD
Video Recording format) or disc unplayable on this unit. �You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording. �When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. �You cannot play discs during DV automatic recording.

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DVD-Video is not played. Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected. No subtitles.

� Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level. � The languages are not recorded on the disc. � You may have to use the disc�s menus to select languages. � When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed. � Subtitles are not recorded on the disc. � Turn the subtitles on. � Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. � While the disc tray is open, press and hold [* REC] and [q/x1.3] on the main unit at the same
time for 5 or more seconds.

Angle cannot be changed. You have forgotten your ratings password. Quick View does not work. The resume play function does not work. Edit Cannot format. Cannot create chapters.

� This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital. � This does not work while recording. � Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is opened.

� The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. � You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit. � The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the � These operations are not possible with still pictures. � You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point before a start point. � When the chapter is too short to erase, use �Combine Chapters� to make the chapter longer. � Available recording space on the DVD-R or the +R does not increase even after erasing � 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. previously recorded titles. disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption to the power before this.

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Cannot erase chapters. The available recording space doesn't increase even after erasing recordings on the disc.

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