The 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.
,Select the correct source with the CH +/– or INPUT buttons. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select “LINE1” or “LINE2” when recording from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
,Adjust the TV antenna.
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.
The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.
,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.
,Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VCR Timer recordingThe timer does not operate.
,Check that the clock is set.
,Make sure a tape has been inserted.
,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
,Make sure the tape is not at its end.
,Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
,Make sure the timer settings are set for a future time.
,Check that the cable box is turned on.
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,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 78).
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.
,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
DisplayMenus or displays do not appear on the screen.
,While the recorder is reading disc information, the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or information display will not appear.
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,Set the clock again (page 96).
The c indicator is flashing.
,The disc does not have any space for recording.
,Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety 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.
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default setting when you replaced the batteries. |
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Reset the code (page 27). |
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, Turn on the recorder. |
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the recorder. |
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recorder and remote. Set the same command |
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mode (page 28). |
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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 28).
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