Error messages
On the television
Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot play. Cannot record on the disc. Unable to format. Please check the disc. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. The number of titles has exceeded the maximum limit. Error has occurred. Please press [ENTER]. No disc Please change the disc. This is a non-recordable disc. This disc is not formatted properly. Page
� The program was copy-protected. � The disc may be full. � There are already 99 recorded titles ( +R 49 recorded titles). � You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). � The disc may be dirty or scratched.
� � � � 5
� Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles.
RAM
-RW(V)
21, 27, 30
[Even if you erase recorded content from a DVD-R or +R, there is no increase in disc space. Available disc space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) increases only when the last recorded title is erased.] � Use a new disc.
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� Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering
(�SELF CHECK� appears on the unit�s display).
� The disc may be upside down. � There may be a problem with the disc. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to remove it and check it for
scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)
� The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R. � You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW.
5
On the unit�s display
CHK REMOTE (� � stands for a number.)
� The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
� The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote
control. Press and hold [ENTER] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 2 seconds.
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HARD ERR NO READ PROG FULL SELF CHECK
� If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased.
� 5 � 19 39
� The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit. � You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished. Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] to eject the disc. � There are already 16 timer programs. Delete unnecessary timer programs. � There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording or playing, there was a
power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.
UNSUPPORT UNFORMAT U59
� You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. � You have inserted a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that is unformatted or recorded on other
equipment.
4, 5 30 �
� The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the vent on the rear of the unit.
Reference
U99
� The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to
standby. Now press [POWER ^/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
