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Symptom Cause Solution
Cannot record or did not record
successfully.
- The remaining blank space on the disc is insuffi cient. - Use another disc.
- The source you are trying to record is copy-protected. - You can not record the source.
- When setting the recording channel, the channel is tuned
on the TV’s own tuner.
- Select the channel on the DVD Recorder’s built-in
TV tuner.
- When recording to disc, programs that are copy-once
protected cannot be recorded.
- You can not record the source.
- The disc is recorded on NTSC on other equipment. - You can not record on the disc already recorded on
NTSC. Replace a disc.
Timer Recording not possible. - Clock in the DVD Recorder is not set to correct time. - Set clock to correct time. See “Setting the Clock”
on page 15.
- Timer has been programmed incorrectly. - Reprogram Timer. See “Timer Recording” on page
18.
- TIMER indicator light does not appear after programming
timer.
- Reprogram Timer.
Stereo Audio Record and/or
Playback not present.
- TV is not Stereo-compatible. - No solution.
- Broadcast program is not in stereo format. - No solution.
- DVD 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 DVD Recorder.
- DVD Recorder Audio/Video Out is not selected for viewing
on the TV.
- Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
- DVD Recorder’s TV audio channel is set to MONO. - Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo. See “Audio
Output Settings” on page 32.
Remote control does not work
properly.
- The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor
of the DVD Recorder.
- Point the remote control at the remote sensor of
the DVD Recorder.
- The remote control is too far from the DVD Recorder. - Operate the remote control within 6m.
- There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control
and the DVD Recorder.
- Remove the obstacle.
- The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. - Replace the batteries with new ones.
Playback starts midway after a
DVD video is inserted and the
6 button is pressed.
- If the Resume function is on, playback starts from the
previous position where that disc was stopped for the
next 20 discs.
- Turn the Resume function off. See "Operation and
State Display Settings" on page 32.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur: In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
- When the DVD Recorder is moved from a cold place to a warm
place.
- Keep the DVD Recorder plugged into an AC power outlet with POWER
on. This will help prevent condensation.
- Under extremely humid conditions. - When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours for the DVD Recorder
to dry before using it.
Reset the DVD Recorder
If you observe any of the following symptoms:
- When the DVD Recorder is plugged in, but the power will not be turned on or off
- When the display window does not work
- When the DVD Recorder does not operate normally
Before resetting, please proceed the following procedure fi rst.
1. Turn the o button off.
2. Disconnect the Power lead.
If these operation does not work, reset the DVD recorder as follows.
You can reset the DVD Recorder as follows:
1. Disconnect the DVD Recorder from the power outlet.
2. Press and hold down the o button on the front of the recorder while reconnecting to the power outlet.
3. Release o when “IS TV ON?” appears in the display.
4. Complete the fi rst installation again and reset any items you have adjusted during your use of the recorder.
Warning!!
- The information stored in memory may be reset (cleared).
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