The clock has stopped.
,Set the clock again (page 72).
,The clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 72).
,Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 17). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
,Press x (stop) on the unit while the recorder is turned off to check the current command mode.
The clock is wrong.
,Set the clock again (page 72). If you cannot set the clock, wait until the clock data is received and the clock is automatically adjusted.
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
,The disc does not have enough space.
,Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.
,The inserted DVD is protected (page 31).
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
,When the recording or dubbing is less than ten minutes, or if a picture with little movement is displayed for more than ten minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. Note that the actual recording or dubbing itself was correctly made in the selected recording mode.
,After playing titles recorded in EP and SLP mode, the recording mode indication may change depending on the recorded programme.
The clock does not appear in the front panel display when the recorder is turned off.
,“Dimmer” in the “Others” setup is set to “Save Power” (page 80).
Remote controlThe remote does not function.
,Batteries are weak.
,The remote is too far from the recorder.
,The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 16).
,The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder.
The recorder does not operate properly.
,Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.
,When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display.
,The
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z(open/close).
,It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
,The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock (page 47).
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
,Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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