Panasonic DMR-ES30V Operating Guide

VQT0P03

Error messages 

∫  Common

, F

(“

” stands for a 

number.)

≥An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit.

Reset procedure: (“The unit is on but cannot be operated.” 

≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a qualified service person.

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≥The Child Lock function is activated.

Press and hold [ENTER] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

∫  DVD

≥The programme was copy-protected.
≥The disc may be full.
≥There are already 99 recorded titles ([+R] 49 recorded titles).

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≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system 

currently selected on the unit.
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit.

≥The disc may be dirty or scratched.

≥Create space by erasing any unnecessary titles. [RAM] [-RW‹V›]

[Even if you erase recorded content from the 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.

20, 28, 

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≥Press [ENTER] to start recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while it is recovering 

(“SLF CHECK” appears on the unit’s display).

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≥The disc is upside down.

≥There may be a problem with the disc. Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit 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. Format the disc with the unit.

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≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

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≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

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≥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] on the main unit to eject the 

disc.

≥There are already 16 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.

27, 53

∑

(“

∑” stands for a 

number.)

≥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.

≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its 

recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.

≥If “Quick Start” is set to “On”, “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed while the unit is carrying out its recovery process. 

You cannot operate the unit while this is displayed.

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≥You have inserted a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW that is unformatted or a DVD-RW recorded on other 

equipment.

≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.

6, 7

≥The unit is very warm.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the 
unit.

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≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. Now press [Í/I] 

on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

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