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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom
Can’t play a disc
recorded using this
recorder on another
player.
Cannot record or did
not record successfully.
Timer recording is not
possible.
Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback is not
present.
The remote control
does not work properly.
Cause
The disc was recorded in Video mode.
Some players will not play even a final-
ized disc recorded in Video mode.
The disc was recorded in VR mode,
Discs recorded with copy-once material
cannot be played on other players.
The remaining blank space on the disc
is insufficient.
The source you are trying to record is
copy protected.
When setting the recording channel, the
channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.
When recording to a Video mode disc,
programs that are copy-once protected
cannot be recorded.
Clock in DVD Recorder is not set to cor-
rect time.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
TIMER indicator light does not appear
after programming timer.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Broadcast program is not in stereo for-
mat.
DVD Recorder A/V Out jacks are not
connected to TV A/V In jacks.
DVD Recorder Audio/Video Out is not
selected for viewing at the TV.
DVD Recorder’s TV audio channel is set
to SAP or MONO.
The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the DVD Recorder.
The remote control is too far from the
DVD Recorder.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the DVD Recorder.
The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
Solution
Finalize the disc. (page 26)
No solution.
The other player must be RW compati-
ble in order to play it.
No solution.
Use another disc.
You cannot record the source.
Select the channel on the recorder’s
built-in TV tuner.
Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-
once material.
Set clock to correct time. See “Auto
Clock Set” or “Manual Clock Set” on
page 20.
Reprogram Timer. See “Timer
Recording” on page 38.
Reprogram Timer.
No solution.
No solution.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is
available only via A/V output from DVD
Recorder.
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.
See “Changing TV audio channel” on
page 29.
Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the DVD Recorder.
Operate the remote control within 23 ft
(7 m).
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
• When the DVD Recorder is moved from a cold place
to a warm place.
• Under extremely humid conditions.
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
•
Keep the DVD Recorder plugged into an AC power
outlet with POWER On. This will help prevent conden-
sation.
• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the DVD Recorder to dry before using it.