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 20).

,The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder.

,Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 21). 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.

Others

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 self-diagnosis function was activated (see the table on page 88).

The disc tray does not open after you press

ZOPEN/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 50).

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.

The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc after you press

ZOPEN/CLOSE.

,Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears in the front panel display, disconnect the AC power cord. (If the recorder does not turn off or if the clock does not appear in the front panel display, disconnect the AC power cord anyway.) Connect the AC power cord again while pressing down A on the recorder, and release the button when the disc tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder pressed for about ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.

“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

,The recorder’s recovery function was activated when the recorder was turned on because the power was turned off or failed during recording. Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY” disappears from the front panel display.

“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel display.

,Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, immediately disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the AC power cord, and press [/1 on the recorder.

Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off.

,While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the Auto Clock Set function or during a timer recording, operational noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard, even when the power is off. This is not a malfunction.

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