Nothing was recorded even though the timer setting is set correctly.

,There was a power failure during recording.

,Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and connect it again.

,The program contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.

,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 52).

,There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.

,There is not enough disc space for the recording.

,The cable box/satellite receiver was turned off.

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. The clock is automatically set by Auto Clock Set function (page 96), but it is reset during a power failure when the time signal cannot be received. Reset the clock (page 96).

,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 52).

,There is not enough disc space for the recording.

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.

,Insert a recordable disc (page 12).

,Insert a disc with any space for recording.

,The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording.

,The disc is protected (page 68).

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

,Insert a recordable disc (page 12).

,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 68).

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.

VCR Playback

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 113). 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 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.

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