Troubleshooting (Continued)

When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen or the picture is distorted during dubbing.

•Set [HDV/DV SEL] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 55).

•If the connected device is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, you cannot dub pictures in the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 38). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected device.

•Set [i.LINK CONV] to [ON] (p. 56) and dub pictures in the SD (standard definition) image quality.

You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.

•You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on the VCR.

You cannot dub pictures correctly using the HDMI cable.

•You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.

Still images cannot be captured from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”

•You cannot capture still images at all or good-quality images from the tape that has been used repeatedly for recording.

When you play back and output a picture recorded in wide (16:9) format using an i.LINK cable, the screen stretches vertically.

•You cannot output the aspect ratio setting using an i.LINK cable. Set the aspect ratio of the TV instead.

•Connect using an A/V connecting cable instead, and set [TV TYPE] (p. 56).

Connecting to a computerThe computer does not recognize the VCR.

•Disconnect the cable from the computer and the VCR, then connect it again securely.

•Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the VCR from the USB jack on the computer.

•Disconnect the cable from the computer and the VCR, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.

You cannot view or copy the video recorded on a tape on the computer.

•Connect the i.LINK cable because you cannot copy video with the USB cable.

•Disconnect the i.LINK cable, turn on the VCR, then connect it again.

You cannot view or copy still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer.

•Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in the correct direction, then push it all the way in.

•You cannot use an i.LINK cable. Connect the VCR and the computer using the USB cable.

•Set the POWER switch to ON and set

[USB SELECT] to [ Memory Stick] (p. 64).

•The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during VCR operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish any VCR operations and then connect the VCR to the computer again.

•Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the VCR from the USB jack on the computer.

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