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The
c
indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
,
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 69).
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
,
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 69).
Contents previously recorded were erased.
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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 you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear.
,
Adjust the tracking by the TR/–
buttons.
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Set “Colour System” in the “Features” setup
correctly to match the colour system that the tape
was recorded in (page 105).
,
The video heads are dirty (see page 114). 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.
VCR Recording
The programme position cannot be changed
from the one you are recording.
,
Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
No TV programme 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.
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Select the correct source with the PROG +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a programme
position number when recording TV programmes;
select “LINE1,” “LINE2,” or “LINE3” when
recording from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
,
Adjust the TV aerial.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
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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 recording
The 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.
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Make sure the tape is not at its end.
,
Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.
,
Make sure the timer settings are set for a future
time.
,
Check that the satellite or digital tuner is turned
on.
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“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the
