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• This sets the Recorder so that power is automatically shut off if it is in stopped state for about 3

hours.

• This sets whether to turn the LCD backlight on or off during timer recording.

NO:
This sets so that the LCD backlight remains lit, even during timer recording.
YES:
This lets you turn off the LCD backlight only when the power is off (standby state) and timer
recording starts. It is convenient to set this, for example, when the light disturbs your sleep.

• This resets all the settings of this Recorder.
• All the settings except the password are set back to the factory default.
• Data of Timer Recording and GUIDE Plus+ are erased.
• Recorded titles on HDD are not erased.

YES
NO

NO
YES

RESET
NOT RESET

• You cannot undo this operation.

•  If you cannot get a proper screen image on TV after “SYSTEM RESET” is done, confirm the “L1

OUT” setting of the Recorder and input setting of your TV. For details, see page 111 or the
operation manual of your TV.

• This function should allow the Police to identify you as the owner of the Recorder if it is stolen.

Each time the Recorder is turned on, your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds. Your
postcode cannot be changed or removed without first entering the correct PIN - number.
(page 31)

• This displays version information of the Recorder.

0000–9999

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Example: Setting “LCD BACKLIGHT SET”
under “CONTROL SET”

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

Press ' / " / \ / | to select 

Press \ / | to select “CONTROL
SET”.

LEAVE THE BACKLIGHT OFF AS
THE POWER TURNS ON WHEN
THE TIMER RECORDING STARTS?

ENTER

ENTER

RETURN

EXIT

EXIT

OTHER SETTINGS [CONTROL SET:LCD BACKLIGHT SET]

8

2

:

0

1

2 [SAT]

1

/

4

2

SELECT

YES

NO

START MENU [OTHER SETTINGS]

8

2

:

0

1

2 [SAT]

1

/

4

2

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

EXIT

EXIT

n

DISPLAYS SETTINGS BEFORE REC/PLAYBACK  

CONTROL SET

VIEW/PLAY SET

ADJUSTMENT

REC FUNCTION

AUTO POWER OFF SET

LCD BACKLIGHT SET

SYSTEM RESET

POST CODE

VERSION

OTHER SETTINGS [ADJUST]

8

2

:

0

1

2 [SAT]

1

/

4

2

ENTER

ENTER

EXIT

EXIT

RETURN

SELECT

Press ' / "  to select “LCD
BACKLIGHT SET”, then press
SET/ENTER.

Press\ / | to select “NO” or
“YES”, then press SET/ENTER.

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The Recorder power cannot be turned on.

The Recorder makes operating sound, even when power is
turned off.

The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc tray.

No picture.

The Recorder cannot play a disc.

Settings have disappeared.

The power goes off.

Screen freezes and operation buttons do not work.

The remote control does not work.

No sound, or sound is distorted.

• Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet?
• When the power cord is plugged into a power outlet, press RESET, and once the STANDBY indicator is lit,

turn on the power. (page 120)

• Press OPERATE after the STANDBY indicator turns on.

• This is the sound the Recorder makes during operation like timer recording and the TV listings reception.

• Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).
• Take out the disc and clean it.
• Make sure that region number on the disc matches that of this Recorder.
• Make sure that the disc is playable.

• Make sure that the cables are connected correctly.
• Make sure that the connected TV or the AV amplifier is set to the correct input.
• Take out the disc and clean it.
• Make sure that region number on the disc matches that of this Recorder.

• Take out the disc and clean it.
• Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).
• Make sure that region number on the disc matches that of this Recorder.
• Remove the dew in the Recorder.
• Check that the disc is recorded in PAL format.
• The Recorder cannot playback video which was not recorded normally.
• Proper playback may be impossible due to the state of the disc recording, a scratched, warped or dirty disc, the

state of the pick-up, or compatibility issues between this Recorder and the disc being used.

• When the amount of recorded time is short, playback may not be possible.

• If, while its power is on, the Recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) for more than about 1 hour, the

settings will be lost. Make sure that you turn off the Recorder before unplugging the power cord.

• With the power on, when there is a power interruption or the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet

and power is cut off, the TV listings data or the programming information may be cleared, and all settings
returned to the factory preset values. Also, the data for the content of a programme that was being recorded
may be deleted.

• Is the “AUTO POWER OFF SET” set to “YES”? When the “AUTO POWER OFF SET” is set to “YES”, the power

will automatically be shut down after three continuous hours of inactivity (broadcast viewing state).

• Press 

■STOP/LIVE and restart playback.

• Turn off the power and turn on the power again.
• If power does not go off, press the RESET button inside the front door of the Recorder.(Page 120)
• Is the disc damaged or dirty? Check the condition of the disc. See page 17 for details about disc cleaning.

• Is the Tamper Proof function active?(Page 39)
• Set the remote control and the Recorder to the same remote control code.(Page 22)
• Use the remote control within its operating range.
• Replace the batteries.

• If the volume of TV or amplifier is set to minimum, turn the volume up.
• There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and fast reverse.
• DVD audio recorded in DTS is only output from the DIGITAL AUDIO Output terminals. Connect a DTS-

compatible digital amplifier or decoder to the DIGITAL AUDIO Output OPTICAL* or COAXIAL terminal on this
Recorder. (* DV-HR480H only)

• Check that the audio cable is connected correctly.
• Check that the cable plugs are clean.
• Take out the disc and clean it.
• Audio may not be output depending on the audio recording status, such as when audio other than an audio

signal or non-standard audio is recorded for the audio content of the disc.

The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Recorder.
Perform the checks listed below before calling for service.

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The picture from external input is distorted.

The screen is stretched vertically or
horizontally.

A disc recorded using this Recorder cannot be played back
on another DVD player.

The playback screen will be disturbed if DVD video is recorded
to a VCR, or played back through a VCR.

TV operates incorrectly.

Recording stops.

You operated to record, but nothing was recorded on disc.

Cannot record, or recording stops while in progress.

When a digital camcorder is connected to the DV IN terminal,
video from the camcorder does not appear, or there is no
sound, or the system operates incorrectly. (DV-HR480H only)

Cannot operate the digital camcorder connected to the DV IN
terminal.  (DV-HR480H only)

There is no video and no audio.

There is just audio with no video.

• If the signal is copy-protected, you cannot connect via this Recorder. Connect the external equipment directly

to your TV.

• Set the TV mode according to the TV you are connecting.(Page 111)
• If the above operation does not set the TV mode, set it using the functions of the connected TV.
• When the “TV MODE SETTING” is set to “WIDE 16:9”, and 16:9 aspect video is recorded by this Recorder

onto the HDD with high-speed dubbing priority or onto a video format DVD, titles recorded in LP mode or a
lower recording mode will not be able to be displayed using the letter box or pan scan functions.

• Check that the disc is finalised when the disc is in video mode.
• Some players will not play even a finalised disc.
• If the disc was recorded in VR mode, it can only be played back with an RW compatible player. (In some

cases, the disc must be finalised.)

• Use a CPRM compatible DVD player to play back a “Copy Once” title.

• This Recorder is compatible with the copy guard of analogue copy protect system. Some discs contain a

copy prohibiting signal. If you try to playback such a disc through a VCR, or record to a VCR and playback,
copy guard will prevent normal playback.

• Some TVs with wireless remote control capability may operate incorrectly when using the remote control of

this Recorder. Use such TV away from this Recorder.

• Recording may stop temporarily at parts where recording is impossible (due to scratches or disc fouling,

etc.). When recording starts again, the starting part will be recorded as another title. If the disc is in a
condition where recording is impossible, it is ejected.

• When the recording is interrupted, you might lose a few minutes of the recorded content immediately before

the interrupted point.

• If you record a channel with no broadcast (i.e. where the broadcast has ended), recording will be done with

no video. Likewise, if you record a channel with poor reception, recording may be done with no video.

• Clean the disc.

• Check whether there is enough empty space on the disc to record to.
• Check whether the disc is protected.
• Check whether the number of original titles is 199 (for the HDD) or 99 (for a DVD-RW/R).
• When a disc that has been edited on another DVD recorder has chapter markers greater than “999”, the disc

cannot be edited (recorded onto) by this Recorder.

• A disc that has had scenes added or deleted from a single title more than 51 times may be unable to be

edited (recorded onto) by this Recorder.

• Check whether you are trying to record video whose recording is prohibited.
• Check whether there was a power failure while waiting for (or during) timer recording.
• Clean the disc.
• Proper playback may be impossible due to a scratched, warped or dirty disc, the state of the pick-up, or

compatibility issues between this Recorder and the disc being used.

• Check connections.
• Turn off the power of both the Recorder and camcorder once, and then turn it on again.
• Reconnect DV cable.
• Try setting “DV LINK SETTING” to “NO” using “DV SETTING” screen.(Page 113)
• Switch input audio using “DV IN AUDIO SETTING” screen.(Page 113)

• Set “DV LINK SETTING” to “YES” using “DV SETTING” screen. You can operate using the On-screen Control

Panel.

• Operation may be impossible, depending on the connected camcorder.

• Does the broadcast have no video or audio?
• Has the Recorder been switched to external input?
• Are all connections to external devices correct? (page 100)

• Is the connection cable for video output connected properly?

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