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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom
Can’t play a disc
recorded using this
recorder on another
player.
Cannot record or did
not record successfully.
Timer recording is not
possible.
Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback is not
present.
The remote control
does not work properly.
Cause
The disc was recorded in Video mode.
Some players will not play even a final-
ized 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.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Broadcast program is not in stereo for-
mat.
Recorder A/V Out jacks are not connect-
ed to TV A/V In jacks.
Recorder Audio/Video Out is not select-
ed for viewing at the TV.
Recorder’s TV audio channel is set to
mono.
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 28)
No solution.
The other player must be RW compati-
ble 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 “Auto
Clock Set” or “Manual Clock Set” on
page 22.
Reprogram Timer. See “Timer
Recording” on page 42-43.
Reprogram Timer.
No solution.
No solution.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is
available only via A/V output from
Recorder.
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo.
See page 40.
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.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
• When the Recorder is moved from a cold place to a
warm place.
• Under extremely humid conditions.
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
• Keep the Recorder plugged into an AC power outlet
with POWER On. This will help prevent condensation.
• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the Recorder to dry before using it.
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