Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.

,There was a power failure before or during recording. Reset the clock (page 67).

,Another timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 40).

,Disc space was not sufficient.

Contents previously recorded were erased.

,Data that is not playable on this recorder but was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

,The same command mode is set for both the equipment and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 19).

Others

The recorder does not detect USB memory connected to the recorder.

,Make sure that the USB memory is securely connected to the recorder (page 26).

,Check that the USB memory is not damaged.

Display

The clock has stopped.

,Set the clock again (page 67).

,The clock stopped due to a power failure. Reset the clock (page 67).

The “ ” indicator is flashing.

,The disc does not have enough space.

,Insert a recordable disc into the recorder.

The recorder does not operate properly.

,Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than five seconds until the recorder turns off. If a disc is still in the recorder, press Z (open/close) and remove the disc.

,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.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

,When the recording or dubbing is less than three minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected recording mode.

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.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

,The batteries are weak.

,The remote is too far from the recorder.

,There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the recorder.

,The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 19).

,Turn on the recorder.

,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 19). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” You can check the current command mode in the front panel display (page 19).

Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder is off.

,While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the Auto Clock Set function or 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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