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RQT8857
Timer recording does not stop even
when [STOP] is pressed.
Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to
select the recording drive.
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When using the linked timer recording with external equipment, press
[EXT LINK]. (“EXT-L” on the unit’s display disappears.)
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The timer programme remains even
after recording fi nishes.
The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.
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Part or all of a recorded title has
been lost.
If the power shuts down or the AC mains lead is disconnected from the
household mains socket while recording or editing, the title 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 copy VHS to DVD.
The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is
protected with the “DVD Management” settings.
Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-
protected to prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected video tapes
cannot be properly recorded.
You cannot copy using the One Touch Copying operation button while
the FUNCTION MENU window, the Timer Recording List screen, etc. are
displayed.
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Cannot copy DVD to VHS.
A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted.
Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.
Some DVDs on the market (including rental DVD) are copy-protected to
prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected DVDs cannot be properly
recorded.
You cannot copy using the One Touch Copying operation button while
the FUNCTION MENU window, the Timer Recording List screen, etc. are
displayed.
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The sound level after editing is not
equal on DVD and on VHS.
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.
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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An unusually loud sound is coming
from the rotating DVD-R, etc.
When recording 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.
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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.
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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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Recording Issues
Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input (Continued)
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“ ” fl ashes when I try to start
recording.
A video cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette with an accidental
erasure prevention tab.
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Cannot record.
The accidental erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
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Recording Issues VHS Recording
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