Hitachi DV-DS163A DVR User Manual


 
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Cannot record or did not
record successfully.
The remaining blank space on the disc
is insufficient.
Use another disc.
The source you are trying to record is
copy protected.
You cannot record the source.
When setting the recording channel, the
channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.
Select the channel on the recorder’s
built-in TV tuner.
When recording to a Video mode disc,
programs that are copy-once protected
cannot be recorded.
Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-
once material.
Timer recording is not
possible.
Clock in recorder is not set to correct
time.
Set clock to correct time. See “Manual
Clock Set” on page 18.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
Reprogram Timer. See “Timer
Recording” on page 39.
Timer record indicator light does not
appear after programming timer.
Reprogram Timer.
Timer recording is not possible unless
channels are previously set.
Set channels.
Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback is not
present.
TV is not Stereo-compatible. No solution.
Broadcast program is not in stereo
format.
No solution.
The recorder A/V Out jacks are not
connected to TV A/V In jacks.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is
available only via A/V output from the
recorder.
The recorder Audio/Video Out is not
selected for viewing at the TV.
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
The recorder’s TV audio channel is set
to mono.
Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.
See “Changing TV Audio Channel” on
page 38.
The remote control does
not work properly.
The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the recorder.
Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the recorder.
The remote control is too far from the
recorder.
Operate the remote control within 7 m.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the recorder.
Remove the obstacle.
The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Symptom Cause Solution
Resetting the recorder
If you observe any of the following symptoms...
The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on
or off.
The front panel display is not working.
The recorder is not operating normally.
...you can reset the recorder as follows:
Press and hold the POWER button for at least five
seconds. This will force the unit to power off then
turn the unit back on.
Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds,
and then plug it in again.
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