how can i fix my sumvision 1001 dvd recorder. It stays on standy-by?

FIRSTLY, DISCONNECT FROM MAINS SOCKET.
THEN TRY PRESSING THE 'OKAY' BUTTON (OR EQUIVALENT) ON YOUR MACHINE/REMOTE WHILST PLUGGING BACK INTO MAINS SOCKET.
CONTINUE HOLDING THE BUTTON UNTIL A MESSAGE LIGHTS UP ON YOUR DISPLAY PANEL.
THIS IS OFTEN A 'RESET' MESSAGE WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO RESET YOUR RECORDER TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS.
THIS HAS WORKED FOR ME ON OTHER BRAND MACHINES.

M. READE
November 2009