Sony rdr-gx257 User Manual
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, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s
menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files do
not play.
not play.
, The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
not recorded in a format that the recorder can
play (page 76).
play (page 76).
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
channel you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Recording does not start immediately after you
press z REC.
press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after “REAd”
disappears from the front panel display.
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
timer setting correctly.
timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a
power failure. Reset the clock (page 63).
, Disconnect the mains lead (the power cord) from
the AC outlet, and connect it again.
, The program contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer
setting (page 38).
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The disc is protected (DVD-RW (VR mode))
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The disc is protected (DVD-RW (VR mode))
, The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing
, The connected cable box/satellite receiver was
turned off.
, The set top box controller was incorrectly
connected (page 11).
, The settings in [Set-Top Box Control] of the
[Video] setup have been changed (page 19).
Recording does not stop immediately after you
press x REC STOP.
press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
On-screen instructions may appear after pressing
x REC STOP. In the case, follow the on screen
instructions.
On-screen instructions may appear after pressing
x REC STOP. In the case, follow the on screen
instructions.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
from the beginning.
, There was a power failure before or during
recording. Reset the clock (page 63).
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer
setting (page 38).
, Disc space was not sufficient.
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that is not playable on this recorder but was
recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased
from the disc when the disc is inserted.
from the disc when the disc is inserted.
The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 63).
, The clock stopped due to a power failure. Reset
, The clock stopped due to a power failure. Reset
the clock (page 63).
The “
” indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc into the recorder.
, Insert a recordable disc into the recorder.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, When the recording or dubbing is less than three
minutes, the recording mode indication may be
displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself
is correctly made in the selected recording mode.
displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself
is correctly made in the selected recording mode.
The remote does not function.
, The batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, There is an obstacle in the path of the remote
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, There is an obstacle in the path of the remote
control and the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
Reset the code (page 17).
Reset the code (page 17).
, Turn on the recorder.
Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
Editing
Display
Remote control