Sony SLV-D350P - Manual (Page 116)

116 Troubleshooting
Reco
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The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC. • Make sure the tape is not at its end.
T
imer reco
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The timer does not operate. • 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 are past the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock
and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
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A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The VCR mechanism needs to be
cleaned. • 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.
Control by AV mouse is not possible. • The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV
mouse, etc.
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Unclear picture • Rough picture
initial
contamination
terminal
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)