Panasonic DMR-T3030 - Manual (Page 61)

Possible solutions are indicated with on the relative pages in these instructions.
Recording and timer recording Page
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.
• The disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the
write protection,
• The disc is protected with DISC SETTING. Release the disc protection.
• The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded programs or use another disc.
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VCR Plus-f programming • The guide channels are incorrect. Go to Channel in the SETUP menus and correct them with 13
does not work properly. “VCR Plus-h CH Setting".
• The clock is wrong. Re-set the clock. 11, 12
Timer recording does not • The timer program is incorrect. Correct the program. 32
work properly. • The unit is not on timer recording standby. (“¡D” on the unit’s display is not on.) Press [c!), DVD —
POWER] to turn “H" on.
• Different timer program times overlap.
• The clock is wrong. Re-set the clock.
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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 record-
ing.
The timer program remains • The program remains if you select a daily setting or “WEEKLY”, 31
even after recording finishes. • The program remains if recording failed for some reason, but is cleared automatically at 4 —
a.m. two days later.
Timer recording does not • Press [■] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “Q" off. Recording stops. —
stop even when [■] is
pressed.
The available recording time • As this unit is unable to erase data written to DVD-RAM with a computer, the available record- 34
doesn’t increase even after ing time does not increase. The data will be erased if you reformat the disc.
erasing recordings on the • If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVO-RAM/PD disc cleaner (optional) before formatting. 9
disc.
Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction. Ql
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Product Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a)
The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged;
or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servic­
ing to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4, Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to per­
form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.
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