Panasonic Vdr M53pp Operating Instructions Manual

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Error Messages 
A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Video Camera. If a message appears, refer to 
the following table and take appropriate corrective action.
Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.
MessageCause & TroubleshootingReference 
page
(1) Data error in a part of 
image file. Repair data 
now?
(2) Found error in image 
file. Repair data now?
(3) Data error in all 
image file. Repair all 
data now?It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file...

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Cannot execute. 
Unselect multiple 
scenes.Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple 
scenes were selected. 99
Cannot read disc. 
Please clean disc, check 
for disc cracks insert 
properly and try again.An error occurred during disc recognition. Make sure the disc is not 
dirty, inserted upside down, or not fully inserted on the spindle.
9, 42, 45, 46
CANNOT RECORD 
PHOTOSAre you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still images on DVD-
R disc. Use DVD-RAM disc to record still...

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DISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc.
Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the 
DVD Video Camera.51, 52
This DVD Video Camera is verifying whether the correct disc has 
been inserted.
Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the 
DVD Video Camera.⎯
DISC ALMOST FULL The disc will soon be full, and recording will be impossible.
Delete unnecessary scenes and try the disc again, or use another 
disc.32, 33,102
Disc error has occurred....

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Drive overheat. Please 
retry later.The temperature inside the DVD Video Camera is too high, and 
reading or writing of the data on disc may not be performed 
normally.
Turn the DVD Video Camera off and wait for a while. The 
temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD Video Camera 
is placed in a well-ventilated spot.50
DVD-R Disc, Video 
mode cannot be 
changed.With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode once selected and used 
for recording cannot be changed. 32
END OF DISC The disc is full....

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Scenes over limit. 
Cannot divide scene.The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be 
entered.
Delete several scenes.108, 116
Scenes over limit. 
Cannot move scene.This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the 
number of scenes has already reached the registrable limit.105, 116
Stop processing The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes.⎯
There was no scene 
which can be deleted.This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on Disc...

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This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc 
is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use Disc Cleaning 
Cloth to clean off the dirt before using it.
This message may appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD 
Video Camera off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD Video Camera on...

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Troubleshooting
Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD 
Video Camera to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. 
Power supplies
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
page
Battery pack cannot be 
charged.
*If the battery pack does 
not charge after you try 
the four procedures 
shown on the right, it 
may be dead. 
Purchase a new 
battery pack.Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the...

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During recording
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
page
Pressing the REC button 
will not start recording.Is input image copy-guarded?
Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD Video 
Camera.75
Recording starts but 
stops immediately.Is disc scratched or do dirt or fingerprints adhere to it?
Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.30
If you turn this DVD Video Camera on for many hours in a high 
temperature location, this DVD Video Camera may automatically 
stop...

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During playback
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
page
Recognition of disc is not 
completeIs disc dirty?
Use Disc Cleaning Cloth to clean it.30
Pressing the playback 
button will not start 
playback.Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD Video 
Camera?
Playback of images recorded on devices other than this DVD Video 
Camera may be impossible on this DVD Video Camera.
126
Has scene been edited on a device other than this DVD Video 
Camera? 
If a scene recorded on this DVD...

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When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC:
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
page
No drive icon appears on 
PC.The DVD Video Camera is not turned on.
Check the power supply.50
Turn PC off and then disconnect the USB cable. Turn PC on again, 
and then use the USB cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to 
PC.⎯
Make sure the USB cable is completely plugged into this DVD Video 
Camera.⎯
Error occurs in playback 
of DVD Video Camera on 
PC.If error occurs with USB connection, the transfer rate is...