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Nothing was recorded even though the timer
setting is set correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet, and connect it again.
, The program contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
menu has priority (page 52).
, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The cable box/satellite receiver was turned off.
Recording does not stop immediately after
x STOP is pressed.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a
power failure. The clock is automatically set by
Auto Clock Set function (page 96), but it is reset
during a power failure when the time signal
cannot be received. Reset the clock (page 96).
, The channel or input changed from the one you
are recording.
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
menu has priority (page 52).
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Insert a recordable disc (page 12).
, Insert a disc with any space for recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
, The disc is protected (page 68).
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Insert a recordable disc (page 12).
, Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
, The disc is protected (page 68).
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
VCR Playback
The playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear.
, Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–
button.
, The video heads are dirty (see page 113). Clean
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.
, The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more
information.
, The tape is defective.
The picture rolls vertically during picture
search.
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or
monitor.
The picture has no sound.
, The tape is defective.
, Check the audio cord connection.
A tape cannot be inserted.
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.