Sony POWER TRILOGIC SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ - Manual (Page 70)

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Additional Information
Symptom
A TV program does not appear
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape ejects when you press
r
REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r
REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.
You cannot control other TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Recor
ding
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a channel number when recording TV
programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from
other equipment.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than eight hours. Reset the clock
and timer.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
Others
T
imer r
ecording
Troubleshooting (continued)