,Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.

,The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority (page 77).

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after Synchro-Recording is set.

,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

Display

Menus or displays do not appear on the screen.

,While the recorder is reading disc information, the System Menu, TOOLS menu, or information display will not appear.

“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.

,Set the clock again (page 94).

The c indicator is flashing.

,The disc does not have enough space.

,Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety tab in place inside the recorder.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

,Batteries are weak.

,The remote is too far from the recorder.

,The remote’s 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 24).

,Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO (page 20).

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 24).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

,Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY DVD” 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.

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

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.

“CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP.” appears in the front panel display.

, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is

 

not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait

Additional

recorder off for a while, then re-connect the

until the clock appears in the front panel display,

 

and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the

Information

power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.

 

 

 

 

“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel

 

display.

 

,The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock (page 37).

Control by AV mouse is not possible.

,Some satellite receivers may not support AV mouse.

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