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RQTV0134
Troubleshooting guide
Recording, Scheduled recording, Transfer (Copying), External input
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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.
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The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.
[RAM]
[-RW‹V›]
[+R]
[+R]DL]
[+RW]
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The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DVD
Management”.
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Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
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The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded titles or use another disc.
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You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or
DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) discs.
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If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or more, the recording or
editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW may be disabled.
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A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW recorded on the unit may not
be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders.
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The material you are trying to record is copy-protected.
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Scheduled recording will not be activated when in editing or transfer (copy). Scheduled recording will
begin after the editing/transfer (copy) is finished.
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Scheduled recording does
not work properly.
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The scheduled recording program is incorrect or different scheduled recording times overlap.
Correct the program.
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The clock is not correct. Set the clock.
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Scheduled recording will not be activated during formatting, transfer (copying) and other such
operations which should not be interrupted when they are being carried out.
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Scheduled recording does
not stop even when
[
∫
, STOP
]
is pressed.
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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.
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The scheduled recording
program remains even after
recording finishes.
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The scheduled recording program remains if set to daily or weekly.
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A part or whole of a recorded
title has been lost.
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If the power shuts down 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 titles or discs. You will have to format the disc (
[RAM]
[-RW‹V›]
[+RW]
) or use a new disc.
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Cannot transfer (copy) VHS
to DVD.
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The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with “DVD
Management”.
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Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-protected to prevent illegal
reproductions. Copy-protected video tapes cannot be properly recorded.
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You cannot use the transfer (copying) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Scheduled
Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.
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Cannot transfer (copy) DVD
to VHS.
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A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted. Use a video cassette with
an accidental erasure prevention tab.
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Some DVDs on the market (including rental DVD) are copy-protected to prevent illegal
reproductions. Copy-protected DVDs cannot be properly recorded.
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You cannot use the transfer (copying) function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Scheduled
Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.
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The sound level after editing
is not equal on DVD and on
VHS.
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The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the disc. When the sound level in a
particular part of the sound source is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded loudly or softly on a
video tape.
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Stripe-shaped black noise is
recorded.
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The device in playback is interfering with the TV because the device is too close to the TV. Move the
device away from the TV.
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Cannot record video or
sound from the external
device.
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The external device is not correctly connected.
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The proper external input channel (IN1, IN2 or DV) is not selected.
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The DV automatic recording
function does not work.
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If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV
equipment settings.
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You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.
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Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment are
not successive.
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Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.
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You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.
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