Troubleshooting Guide
Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input (Continued)
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The sound level after editing is not
equal on HDD/DVD and on VHS.
The sound level on HDD/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.
An external playback device 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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The programme name and the
recorded title do not match.
There was a programme change after timer recording was set but the
recorded title still has the old programme name.
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Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc, disc
using the high speed mode.
When recording to the HDD, set “Recording Format” to “Video format” in the
Setup menu. (The default setting is “Video format”.)
In the following cases, high speed mode does not work, even if the titles were
recorded with “Recording Format” set to “Video format”.
+R
+R DL
+RW
If recorded in “EP” or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer)
mode
+R
+R DL
+RW
If recorded in 16:9 aspect
-R
-R DL
-RW(V)
If recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR”
(recordings 5 hours or longer) mode
+R
+R DL
+RW
Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with
“Recording Format” (“Rec for High Speed Copy”) set to “Video format” (“On”),
and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW
discs with high speed mode.
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When copying, it takes a long time
even in high speed mode.
Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is
high speed recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible
due to the condition of the disc.
It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.
You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using
other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours)
mode recording.
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An unusually loud sound is coming
from the rotating DVD-R, etc.
When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may
be louder than normal, however, this is not a problem.
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Cannot record video or sound from
the external device.
The external device is not correctly connected.
The proper external input channel (AV2, AV3, or DV) is not selected. Press
[INPUT SELECT] to change.
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The DV auto recording function
does not work.
If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the
connections and the 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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Recording Issues VHS Recording
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“
” flashes when I try to start
recording.
Cannot record.
A video cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette with an accidental
erasure prevention tab.
The accidental erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the hole with
adhesive tape.
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Recording Issues Music
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Tracks could not be copied to the
HDD.
If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS restrictions, they will not
be copied.
Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy
control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
Bonus tracks may not be copied.
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ID3 tag of an MP3 file is not
completely displayed.
Only the track name and artist name can be displayed with this unit.• −
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