Sony VRD-P1 - Manual (Page 14)

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If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the unit, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Refer
also to the operating instructions of your
Handycam  . If the problem persists,
contact your Sony dealer.
The Handycam  is connected, but the
unit does not work.
Make sure that your Handycam  is supported
by this unit (page 7).
Make sure that the Handycam  is connected
to a power outlet by its AC adapter.
Make sure that the Handycam  is configured
correctly and the USB cable is connected
properly to the Handycam  .
Disconnect the USB cable from the
Handycam  . Turn off the Handycam  , and
then turn it on again. Then connect the USB
cable to the Handycam  again.
Video cannot be recorded to the disc.
Video recorded using the (DISC BURN)
button on the Handycam  cannot be recorded
using the (DISC BURN) button again. (The
same disc cannot be created again using the
(DISC BURN) button.) To create copies of the
same disc, select the [DISC BURN OPTION]
setting on the Handycam  .
Make sure that the disc is compatible with this
unit (page 7).
Make sure that the disc is new or unused.
A disc that has already been recorded on or
formatted by another device cannot be used.
Make sure that the disc has no dust, dirt or
fingerprints on the recording side.
Make sure that the disc is placed on the disc
tray with its recording side down.
Vibration of the unit may cause a malfunction
of the Handycam  . Do not place the
Handycam  on the unit.
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A disc cannot be played.
You can play back only discs created by this
unit. You cannot play back discs recorded on
other video devices, or commercially pre-
recorded discs.
Make sure that the disc has no dust, dirt or
fingerprints on the playback side.
Make sure that the disc is placed on the disc
tray with its playback side down.
The disc cannot be ejected.
The  (eject) button does not work.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
Handycam  , turn off the power of the
Handycam  , then turn it on again, reconnect
the USB cable to the Handycam  , and then
press the  (eject) button. If this does not
work, open the disc tray using the emergency
eject hole (page 9).
The unit can open its disc tray only when it
is connected to the Handycam  . Make sure
that the unit is connected to the Handycam 
properly.
Make sure that the Handycam  is connected
to a power outlet using an AC adapter.
The disc cannot be ejected while recording or
playing a disc.
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Troubleshooting