Troubleshooting guide
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, firstDuring playing MP3 files on the HDD, the bit rate is not
try to operate the controls on the front panel of the HDR-1 to makedisplayed (HDD).
sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the
remote controller.Y The bit rate for the track played is other than 96kbps, 128kbps,
or 192kbps.
The HDR-1 does not display bit rates other than 96kbps,
Main unit and remote controller128kbps, and 192kbps. (See page 9.)
The power does not turn on.Y The bit rates for MP3 files recorded with variable bit rates may
Y The power cord is not properly plugged in.not be displayed correctly.
Plug the power cord properly into a mains power supply. (See Use the constant bit rate when encoding music files in MP3
page 13.)format.
Y The component where the power cord is plugged into is not
turned on.
Turn on the component into which the power cord is plugged.
Recording/Editing
The buttons on both the HDR-1 main unit and the remote
controller do not function.Cannot record or nothing was recorded.
Y The microcomputer inside the HDR-1 malfunctions.Y The connection between the HDR-1 and the other device is not
Press the Standby/On button to turn the HDR-1 on again. Ifproper.
this does not eliminate the problem, unplug the power cord and Confirm the connections. (See pages 12, 13.)
plug it in again.
Y The recording source is digital, but an optical or coaxial cable is
not connected to the HDR-1.
Make sure that the cable is connected properly. (See pages 12,
Playback13.)
Y The recording source is protected with the copy guard system.
Playback does not start. You cannot record the input source protected with the copy
guard system. (See page 15.)
Y Condensation is present inside the HDR-1.Y While recording, the power cord was unplugged or the power
When condensation occurs or may occur, leave the HDR-1 infailed.
room temperature for one to two hours before using. (See page Perform the recording again.
14.)
Y The selection of the input source is not proper.
The playback skips. Select the input source properly. (See page 24.)
Y The HDR-1 is being subjected to vibrations.
Place the HDR-1 in a more stable location.Recorded sound is distorted.
Y Recording is being affected by the television.
The playback skips (CD). Either turn off the television or move the HDR-1 away from
Y The disc is scratched.the television.
Replace the disc.Y The recording level is set to Norm when recording from
Y The disc is dirty.records.
Clean the disc. (See page 14.) Set the recording level to Low. (See page 25.)
The disc is inserted, but the playback does not start.The text information cannot be entered.
Y The disc is inserted upside down.Y You tried to enter the text information for a CD.
Insert the disc with the label side up. (See page 20.) You cannot enter the text information for tracks on a CD.
Y The disc is dirty.
Clean the disc. (See page 14.)
Y The disc is damaged.Timer
Replace the disc.
Y A blank disc is inserted.
Replace the disc with an audio CD or one that contains MP3The timer function activated, but the sound was not
files. (See page 14.)output.
Y The time set in the timer settings overlapped.
Locating a track on the disc takes too long (CD). When you use more than one timer setting, be sure not to
Y The disc is dirty.overlap the time set in timer settings.
Clean the disc. (See page 14.)Y The volume was set at the lowest level.
Y The disc is damaged. Set the volume at the appropriate level in advance.
Replace the disc.
When playing a track recorded from an analog input
source, the output is small (HDD).
Y The recording level (REC LEVEL) setting is not appropriate.
Adjust the recording level.
Set the recording level setting to Norm. (See pages 24, 25.)
Y The recording level is set to Low.
Set the recording level setting to Norm.
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