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Reference
Symptom
Cannot play a disc
recorded using this
recorder on another
player.
Cannot record or did
not record successfully.
Timer recording is not
possible.
The remote control
does not work properly.
Cause
The disc was recorded in Video mode.
Some players will not play even a
finalized disc recorded in Video mode.
The disc was recorded in VR mode,
Discs recorded with copy-once material
cannot be played on other players.
The remaining blank space on the
disc is insufficient.
The source you are trying to record is
copy protected.
When setting the recording channel, the
channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.
When recording to a Video mode disc,
programs that are copy-once
protected cannot be recorded.
Clock in recorder is not set to correct
time.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
Timer record indicator light does not
appear after programming timer.
The remote control is not pointed at
the remote sensor of the recorder.
The remote control is too far from the
recorder.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the recorder.
The batteries in the remote control
are exhausted.
Solution
Finalize the disc. (page 21)
No solution.
The other player must be RW
compatible in order to play it.
No solution.
Use another disc.
You cannot record the source.
Select the channel on the recorder’s
built-in TV tuner.
Use a VR mode formatted disc for
copy-once material.
Set clock to correct time. See “Clock
Set” on page 17.
Reprogram Timer. See “Timer
Recording” on page 36.
Reprogram Timer.
Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the recorder.
Operate the remote control within
7 m.
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Resetting the recorder
If you observe any of the following symptoms...
The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn
on or off.
The front panel display is not working.
The recorder is not operating normally.
...you can reset the recorder as follows:
Press and hold the POWER button for at least five
seconds. This will force the unit to power off then
turn the unit back on.
Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds,
and then plug it in again.
