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RQT8849
Troubleshooting Guide
The scheduled recording
program remains even after
recording fi nishes.
The scheduled recording program remains if set to daily or weekly.
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Part or all of a recording has
been lost.
If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the
household AC outlet while recording or editing, the program may
be lost or the disc may become unusable.
W
e cannot offer any
guarantee regarding lost recordings or discs. You will have to format
the disc (
[RAM]
[-RW‹V›]
[+RW]
) or use a new disc.
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Cannot copy VHS to DVD.
The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the
disc is protected with the “DVD Management” settings.
36
Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-
protected to prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected video
tapes cannot be properly recorded.
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You cannot use the copying function when the FUNCTIONS window,
the Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.
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Cannot copy DVD to VHS.
A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is
inserted. Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention
tab.
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Some DVDs on the market (including rental DVD) are copy-
protected to prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected DVDs
cannot be properly recorded.
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You cannot use the copying function when the FUNCTIONS window,
the Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.
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The sound level after editing is
not e
q
ual on DVD and on VHS.
The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the
disc.
W
hen the sound level in a particular part of the sound source
is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded loudly or softly on a video
tape.
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Stripe-shaped black noise is
recorded.
An external playback device is interfering with the TV because the
device is too close to the TV. Move the device away from the TV.
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Cannot record video or sound
from the external device.
The external device is not correctly connected.
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The proper external input channel (IN1, IN2, or DV) is not selected.
Press [INPUT SELECT] to change.
28
The DV camcorder recording
function does not work.
If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check
the connections and the DV e
q
uipment settings.
29
You cannot start recording until the images from the DV e
q
uipment
appear on the television.
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Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the
tape in the DV e
q
uipment are not successive.
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Depending on the e
q
uipment, the DV camcorder recording may not
operate properly.
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You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.
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“
” fl ashes when I try to start
recording.
A video cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette with an
accidental erasure prevention tab.
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Cannot record.
The accidental erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the
hole with adhesive tape.
65
Cannot record a TV program.
Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape.
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Recording Issues
DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/Copying/External Input (continued)
Recording Issues
VHS Recording
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