tab in place inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

,Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording. However, the actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected mode.

Remote control

The 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 21).

,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 22).

“Cannot record because of high temperature.” appears on the TV screen.

,Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the mains lead. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the mains lead, and press "/1 on the recorder.

“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display.

,The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock (page 39).

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

,The same command mode is set for both the Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 22).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

,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 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 disc. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

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