Self-Diagnosis Function; Notes About This Recorder - Sony RDR-GX330 Service Manual

Timer recording is not complete or did not
Recording/Timer recording/
start from the beginning.
Editing
, There was a power failure during recording.
The programme position cannot be
changed from the programme position you
are recording.
, Set the TV's input source to "TV." , Other timer setting overlapped the timer
, Disc space was not enough.
Recording does not start immediately
after you press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after "LOAD," Contents previously recorded were
erased.
"FORMAT," or "INFOWRITE" disappears
, Data that is not playable on this recorder but
from the front panel display.
Nothing was recorded even though you set
the timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
Recording from the equipment
, The recorder's internal clock stopped due to
with a timer
a power failure that lasted for more than 1
hour. Reset the clock (page 72).
, The channel was disabled after the timer Nothing was recorded even though you set
the Synchro-Rec setting correctly.
recording was set. See "Channel Setting"
, You forgot to turn off the connected
on page 68.
, Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the mains, and connect it again.
, The programme contains copy protection
, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-
signals that restrict copying.
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer
setting (page 42).
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the
recording.
, The recorder was in the process of DV
, The equipment is not connected to the LINE
Dubbing.
, The recorder is connected to the TV output
Recording does not stop immediately
after you press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to Synchro-Recording does not complete.
, The timer setting for the connected
input disc data before recording can stop.
Recording does not stop after you press
, There was a power failure during the
x.
, Press x REC STOP.
The recorder automatically starts
recording when the satellite receiver is
turned on.
, The Synchro-Rec function was activated.
The disc tray does not open and you

Self-diagnosis Function

cannot remove the disc after you press Z
(open/close). (When letters/numbers
, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock
appear in the display)
appears in the front panel display,
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
(If the recorder does not turn off or if the
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
clock does not appear in the front panel
to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning,
display, disconnect the AC power cord
a five-character service number (e.g., C 13
(mains lead) anyway.) Connect the AC
00) with a combination of a letter and four
power cord (mains lead) again while
numbers appears in the front panel display. In
pressing down A on the recorder, and
this case, check the following table.
release the button when the disc tray opens.
Then, keep [/1 on the recorder pressed for
First three
characters of
about ten seconds until "WELCOME"
the service
appears in the front panel display.
number
C 13
"RECOVERY" appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder's recovery function was
C 31
activated when the recorder was turned on
because the power was turned off or failed
during recording. Leave the recorder on
until "RECOVERY" disappears from the
E XX
front panel display.
(xx is a number)
"FAN ERROR" appears in the front panel
display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the
recorder is not blocked. Then, immediately
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-
connect the AC power cord (mains lead),
and press [/1 on the recorder.
Mechanical sound is heard when the
recorder is off.
, During a timer recording, operational
noises (such as the internal fan) may be
heard, even when the power is off. This is
not a malfunction.
If the power recovers when there is a timer
recording, the recorder resumes recording.
Should the power failure continue for more
than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 72).
setting (page 42).
was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be
erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.
equipment. Turn off the connected
equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-
Rec standby mode (page 43).
Recording standby mode. Press
c z SYNCHRO REC to have the recorder
stand by for recording. Make sure the
SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the
front panel (page 43).
1 IN jacks of the recorder.
jack of the connected equipment.
equipment overlapped the recorder's timer
setting (page 44).
recording.
Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the
Synchro-Rec function (page 43).
,
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Cause and/or corrective
action
The DVD is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth.
The DVD/CD is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
recorder has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the five-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
87
Display
The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 72).
, The clock stopped due to a power failure
that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the
clock (page 72).
The clock is wrong.
, Set the clock again (page 72). If you cannot
set the clock, wait until the clock data is
received and the clock is automatically
adjusted.
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.
, The inserted DVD is protected (page 31).
The recording mode indication is
incorrect.
, When the recording or dubbing is less than
ten minutes, or if a picture with little
movement is displayed for more than ten
minutes, the recording mode indication may
be displayed incorrectly. Note that the
actual recording or dubbing itself was
correctly made in the selected recording
mode.
, After playing titles recorded in EP and SLP
mode, the recording mode indication may
change depending on the recorded
programme.
The clock does not appear in the front
panel display when the recorder is turned
off.
, "Dimmer" in the "Others" setup is set to
"Save Power" (page 80).
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote's manufacturer code returned to
the default setting when you replaced the
batteries. Reset the code (page 16).
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the recorder.
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Notes About This
Recorder
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the recorder. Should
this occur, the recorder may not operate
properly. In this case, if the recorder is on,
leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out any
discs. If you don't, the disc may be
damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
cleaners (including wet or spray types).
These may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
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RDR-GX220/GX330
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same
command mode (page 17). The default
command mode setting for this recorder and
the supplied remote is DVD3.
, Press x (stop) on the unit while the
recorder is turned off to check the current
command mode.
Others
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until
"WELCOME" appears in the front panel
display.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the
recorder and wait until the clock appears in
the front panel display. Then, unplug the
recorder and after leaving it off for a while,
plug it in again.
Five numbers or letters are displayed in
the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated
(see the table on page 87).
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z (open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray
to open after you have recorded or edited a
DVD. This is because the recorder is adding
disc data to the disc.
The disc tray does not open and
"LOCKED" appears in the front panel
display.
, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child
Lock (page 47).
The disc tray does not open and "TRAY
LOCKED" appears in the front panel
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may
cause it to malfunction.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.