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, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
signal applied to some programs could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set "TV Type" in "Video" setup to fit the aspect
ratio of your TV (page 77).
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in "TV Type" in
"Video" setup.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the "Audio" setup
settings (page 79).
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following:
1
Turn the recorder off and
2
on again.
Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).
, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT
jack does not conform to the audio signal format.
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise
will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 37).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
"Audio DRC" in "Audio" setup to "Wide
Range" (page 80).
Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder's internal clock stopped due to a
power failure that lasted for more than 30
minutes. Reset the clock (page 76). Reset the
clock (page 76).
, The channel or input changed from the one you
are recording.
, 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 50).
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
The
c
indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Insert a recordable disc (page 30).
, The disc does not have any space for recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
, The disc is protected (page 67).
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Insert a recordable disc (page 30).
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
, The disc is protected (page 67).
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
Display
Menus 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.
"- -:- -" appears in the front panel display.
, Set the clock again (page 76).
The
c
indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have any space for recording.
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode) during playback, set "Dolby Digital" in
"Audio" setup to "D-PCM" (page 79).
, When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set "Line
Audio Input" in "Audio" setup to "Stereo."
Playback
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labeled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
finalized (page 69).
The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 38).
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-
motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above. See the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
playback operations will not work.
,
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.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote's manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
Reset the code (page 21).
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same command
mode (page 22).
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 22).
Others
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until "SONY
DVD" appears in the front panel display.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z OPEN/CLOSE.
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
,
The language for the soundtrack cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the soundtrack.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO's menu.
The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
subtitles.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO's menu.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when "
does not appear in the front panel display
(page 36).
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO's
menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
".MP3."
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension ".MP3."
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The recorder cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
, When playing a disc containing JPEG image
files, "Photo" is selected (page 41).
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.
, The JPEG image file does not have the extension
".JPG" or ".JPEG."
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88
"Cannot record because of high temperature."
appears on the TV screen.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait
until the clock appears in the front panel display,
and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.
"CHILD LOCK" appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
(page 38).
Control by AV mouse is not possible.
, Some satellite receivers may not support AV
mouse.
The Set Top Box Control function does not
work.
, Turn on the recorder.
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, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it
has the extension ".JPG" or "JPEG."
, The length or width of the image is more than
4,720 dots.
, When playing a disc containing MP3 audio
tracks, "Music" is selected (page 42).
The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG
image folder/file is not correctly displayed.
, The recorder can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
asterisks.
Recording/Timer recording/Editing
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
, Set the TV's input source to "TV."
Recording does not start immediately after
z REC is pressed.
, Operate the recorder only after "LOAD,"
"FORMAT," or "INF WRITE" disappears from
the front panel display.
"
Nothing was recorded even though the timer
setting is set correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet, and connect it again.
, The program contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, 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 50).
, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The connected cable box/satellite receiver was
turned off.
, The set top box controller was incorrectly
connected (page 12).
, The settings in "Set Top Box Control" in
"Features" setup have been changed (page 82).
Recording does not stop immediately after
x STOP is pressed.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
Notes About This Recorder
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may
cause the apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts
may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
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