77Troubleshooting guide (continued)Remote controlRecording and timer recordingThe remote control doesn’t work. ≥The unit is on standby to make a timer recording (“ ” on the unit’s display is on). (page 32)≥[DVD, TV] (19) is not switched to “DVD”.Switch to “DVD” when operating this unit. (page 8)≥The remote control code is wrong.Change to the correct code. (page 65)≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. (page 8)≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit. (page 8)≥Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit.≥The Child Lock function is activated. (page 56)Cannot operate the television. ≥The remote control code is wrong.Change to the correct code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.(page 9)≥[DVD, TV] (19) is not switched to “TV”.Switch to “TV” when operating the television. (page 9)Cannot record. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unitcan record onto. (page 10)≥The disc is unformatted.Format the disc so this unit can record on it. (page 38)≥The write protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT”.Use a ballpoint pen or similar to release the write protection. (page 74)≥Recording is not possible unless you set “Disc Protection” in “DISC INFORMATION” to “Off”.(page 37)≥The disc is full or nearly full.Delete unneeded programmes or use another disc. (page 40)≥The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded.≥Tried to record to a DVD-R that has already been finalized.VIDEO Plus+ programming doesnot work properly.≥The clock is wrong.Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and correct the clock with “Clock”. (page 66)If “– –” appears under “Name”after entering a VIDEO Plus+number≥Use [3, 4] (10) repeatedly to select the programme position on which the TV programme to berecorded will be broadcast.Timer recording does not workproperly.≥The timer programme is incorrect.Make corrections to the programme and check them when you are finished. (pages 32 and 34)≥The unit is not on standby for timer recording. (“ ” on the unit’s display is not on.)≥Different timer programme times overlap. (page 32)≥The clock is wrong.Go to Settings in the SETUP menus and correct the clock with “Clock”. (page 66)≥Timer recording will not be activated during formatting, editing of still pictures and other suchoperations which are not by their nature suitable for interruption when they are being carried out.The unit switches to standbywhile making a timer recording.≥The unit switches to standby while making a timer recording if the disc runs out of space.Use a disc that has enough space to record the programme.The timer programme remainseven after recording finishes.≥The programme remains if you select weekly or daily setting. (pages 32 and 33)The available recording timedoesn’t increase even aftererasing all recordings on the disc.≥The available recording time does not increase if you erase data written to the disc with theDVD-RAM drive of a computer.Format the disc if necessary. (page 38)≥If the disc is dirty, wipe with the DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (optional) before formatting.≥Available recording space on the DVD-RAM does not increase even after erasing previouslyrecorded programming.A part or whole of a recordedprogramme has been lost.≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet whilerecording or editing, the programme may be lost or the disc may become unusable.)We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. You will have to formatthe disc or use a new disc.