Sony SLV-998HF - Manual (Page 90)

Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom Remedy
A TV pri^ram does not appear
on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.
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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.
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The tape ejects when you press
• REC. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
press # REC.
i you • Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a channel number when recording TV
programs; select "LI" or "L2" when recording from
other equipment.
The timer does not operate.
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Check that the dock 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 one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE
BOX CONTROL option is set to ON.
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