60SymptomNo power.No picture.No sound.The playback picture ispoor.The Recorder does notstart playback.The picture from theexternal input is distort-edSome channels areskipped over whenusing v / V.The picture or sound ofbroadcasting channel isweak or missing.Camcorder image is notshown.Camcorder image viaA/V input or DV IN toRecorder is not shownon TV screen.Cause The power cord is disconnected. The TV is not set to receive Recordersignal output. The video cable is not connectedsecurely. The connected TV power is turned off. The equipment connected with theaudio cable is not set to receiveRecorder signal output. The audio cables are not connectedsecurely. The power of the equipment connectedwith the audio cable is turned off. The audio connecting cord is damaged. The disc is dirty. No disc is inserted. An unplayable disc is inserted. The disc is placed upside down. The disc is not placed within the guide. The disc is dirty. The Movie Rating level is set. The video signal from the external com-ponent is copy-protected. Those channels are not stored in therecorder. Aerial or cables are loose. Camcorder is off. Recorder INPUT SELECT isincorrect.Solution Plug the power cord into the wall outletsecurely. Select the appropriate video input modeon the TV so the picture from the DVDRecorder appears on the TV screen. Connect the video cable securely. Turn on the TV. Select the correct input mode on theaudio receiver so you can listen to thesound from the Recorder. Connect the audio cable securely. Turn on the equipment connected withthe audio cable. Replace it with new one. Clean the disc. Insert a disc. Insert a playable disc. (Check the disctype, color system, and regional code.) Place the disc with the playback sidedown. Place the disc on the disc tray correctlyinside the guide. Clean the disc. Cancel the Rating function or changethe rating level. You cannot connect via this recorder.Connect the component directly to yourTV. Restore channels. See “Program Edit”on pages 19-20. Tighten connections or replace cable. Turn camcorder on and operateproperly. Use AV to select input channel (AV1,AV2, DV, etc.)TroubleshootingCheck the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.