REFERENCE
Troubleshooting (Continued)
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Symptom
Cannot record or did not
record successfully.
Timer Recording not possi-
ble.
Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback not pres-
ent.
Remote control does not
work properly.
Cause
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, pro-
grams that are copy-once protected cannot
be recorded.
Clock in VCR/DVD Recorder is not set to
correct time.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
TIMER indicator light does not appear after
programming timer.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Broadcast program is not in stereo format.
VCR/DVD Recorder A/V Out jacks are not
connected to TV A/V In jacks.
VCR/DVD Recorder Audio/Video Out is not
selected for viewing at the TV.
VCR/DVD Recorder’s TV audio channel is
set to SAP or MONO.
The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the VCR/DVD Recorder.
The remote control is too far from the
VCR/DVD Recorder.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the VCR/DVD Recorder.
The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
Solution
Use another disc.
You cannot record the source.
Select the channel on the VCR/DVD
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 19.
Reprogram Timer. See “Timer Recording” on
page 41.
Reprogram Timer.
No solution.
No solution.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is available
only via A/V output from
VCR/DVD Recorder
.
Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo. See
“Changing TV Audio Channel” on page 27.
Point the remote control at the remote sensor
of the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Operate the remote control within 23 ft (7 m).
Remove the obstacle.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
• When the
VCR/DVD Recorder is moved from a cold
place to a warm place.
• Under extremely humid conditions.
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
•
Keep the
VCR/DVD Recorder
plugged into an AC power
outlet with POWER On. This will help prevent conden-
sation.
• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the
VCR/DVD Recorder to dry before using it.
Reset the VCR/DVD Recorder
If you observe any of the following symptoms...
When the VCR/DVD Recorder is plugged in, but the power will not be turned on or off.
When the display window does not work.
When the VCR/DVD Recorder does not operate normally.
You can reset the VCR/DVD Recorder as follows :
Press and hold the POWER button for more than five seconds. This will force the VCR/DVD Recorder to power off. .
Press the POWER button again to turn the VCR/DVD Recorder back on.
Unplug the power cord and then plug the power cord again after more than five seconds.
