Whilst making a recording on my Sony DVD Recorder (RDR-HXD 860) and watching another programme the notice HARD DRIVE DIRTY appeared on the TV screen. I switched off the recorder at the mains and on seeking to start it again the notice HDD ERROR appeared on the recorder. I followed the instructions in the manual to try to cure trhe problem, but after the WELCOME sign, HDD ERROR always returned however long I pressed the start button. I should mention that the hard disc was recording close to full capacity when the fault occurred.

Mike Gowers, November 2009

Try and format the hdd if not you will need to change it with one of the same type and size either way you have lost your data.

Paul, November 2009