,The settings in “Set Top Box Control” in “Features” setup have been changed (page 101).
Recording does not stop immediately after
xSTOP is pressed.
,It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.
,There was a power failure during recording.
,The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more than 30 minutes. Reset the clock (page 95).
,The channel or input changed from the one you are recording.
,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 50).
,There is not enough disc space for the recording.
The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.
,Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear.
,Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/– button.
,The video heads are dirty (see page 111). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
,The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.
,The tape is defective.
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.
,Insert a recordable disc (page 30).
,The disc does not have any space for recording.
,The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording.
,The disc is protected (page 67).
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
,Insert a recordable disc (page 30).
,Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
,The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording.
,The disc is protected (page 67).
Contents previously recorded were erased.
,Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.
The picture rolls vertically during picture search.
,Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound.
,The tape is defective.
,Check the audio cord connection.
A tape cannot be inserted.
,Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
VCR RecordingThe channel cannot be changed from the one you are recording.
,Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
No TV program appears on the TV screen.
,Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.
,The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
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