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Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.
See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Delete some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 50.
You can record only if the Disc is Unprotected,You cannot use a write-protected or finalized Disc. Seepages 53-55.
You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the Recorder."COPY PROTECT" may appear
on the display panel if you try to dub or record copyrighted material onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW using the Recorder.
The signal from your Antenna/Cable TV system must be strong enough to provide good channel reception. If the signal is
weak, if there is no signal, or if a channel has gone off the air, a recording will not occu_
Check the Disc. If the Disc is bad (scratched, warped, etc,) or if the Recorder cannot read the Disc, you cannot record.
"NO DISC" may appear on the display.
A timer recording may not occur if the power fails during the time the recording was supposed to occur.
If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording, reset the timer recording,
TheVCR will not record aTV program.
Put the Recorder inVCR mode. PressVCR or SOURCE so theVCR light appears on the fl'ont of the Recorder.
Check the connections between the Recorder, TV, antenna/Cable TV signal, and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable).
Details are on pages 9-17. ForVCR features, you must connect the Recorder to a TV with the RF coaxial cable or the yellow
video cable as described 0n pages 10 and 14.
Make sure the video cassette has a record tab. Details are on page 69.
Another DVD Player shows the Index Picture Screen but does not react to PLAY I1_.
Press STOP • to exit the Index Picture Screen, then press PLAY I1_.
You need to access system information for service reasons.
Press SYSTEM MENU. Press _1 to select T,!,. Press • repeatedly to select _ in the second menu screen, then press I_.
Press • until the system information appears.
The Recorder does not work.
The Recorder will not operate until you complete the Initial Setup. See pages 18-19.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to operate the
Recorder again as usual.
Messages or strange codes appear on the Recorder's display.
Remove and reinsert the Disc.
Clean the Disc.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then reconnect the cord and try play as usual.
During Initial Setup,"lS TV ON? CO3" will appear on the Recorder's display paneLThis appears in addition to the Initial
Setup information that shows on your TV screen. (Initial Setup information is on pages 18-19.)"IS TV ON? CO3" indicates
you should turn on your TV and set it to the correctVideo In channel or channel 3. Seepages 9-16 to determine the correct
Video In channel for your connection. 0_, see your TV manual for derails.
There are error messages that apply to recording problems. See page 48.
All of the Recorder's system menu is not visible.
Certain TVs may not show the entire system menu on the TV screen. If the upper or top portion of the Recorder's system
menu does not appear properly, this isa TV-related issue.It is not an improper functioning of the Recorde_
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