Sony RDR VX500 Operating Instructions - Page 111

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The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set. , Insert a recordable disc (page 10). , Insert a disc with enough space for the recording. , You cannot record on a disc that already has 99 or more titles created. , You cannot record on a protected disc (page 43). The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after Synchro-Recording is set. , Insert a recordable disc (page 10). , Insert a disc with enough space for the recording. , You cannot record on a disc that already has 99 or more titles created. , You cannot record on a protected disc (page 43). 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. VHS Playback The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. , Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. The picture has no sound. , The tape is defective. , If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord connection. VHS Recording The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording. , Set the TV's input source to "TV." A TV program does not appear on the TV screen. , Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. , Select the correct source with the CH +/- or INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select "LINE1" or "LINE2" when recording from other equipment. TV reception is poor. , Adjust the TV antenna. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. , The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. Additional Information The picture is not clear. , Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons. , The video heads are dirty (see page 113). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. , The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. , Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Nothing happens when you press z REC. , Make sure the tape is not at its end. VHS Timer recording The timer does not operate. , Check that the clock is set. , Make sure a tape has been inserted. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. , Make sure the tape is not at its end. , Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. , Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. , Check that the cable box is turned on. , The clock stops if the VCR-DVD recorder is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer. , Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. ,continued 111

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Additional Information
The
c
indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
,
Insert a recordable disc (page 10).
,
Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
,
You cannot record on a disc that already has 99
or more titles created.
,
You cannot record on a protected disc (page 43).
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
,
Insert a recordable disc (page 10).
,
Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
,
You cannot record on a disc that already has 99
or more titles created.
,
You cannot record on a protected disc (page 43).
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.
VHS Playback
The playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear.
,
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/–
buttons.
,
The video heads are dirty (see page 113). Clean
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.
,
The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more
information.
The picture rolls vertically during picture
search.
,
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or
monitor.
The picture has no sound.
,
The tape is defective.
,
If you made A/V connections, check the audio
cord connection.
VHS Recording
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
,
Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
A TV program does not appear on the TV
screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
,
Select the correct source with the CH +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel number
when recording TV programs; select “LINE1” or
“LINE2” when recording from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
,
Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
,
The safety tab has been removed. To record on
this tape, cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
z
REC.
,
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
z
REC.
,
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VHS Timer recording
The timer does not operate.
,
Check that the clock is set.
,
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
,
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
,
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
,
Make sure a program has been set for timer
recording.
,
Make sure your timer settings are past the current
time.
,
Check that the cable box is turned on.
,
The clock stops if the VCR-DVD recorder is
disconnected from the wall outlet for more than
one minute. Reset the clock and timer.
,
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power
cord.
,
continued