Sony SLV-420 - Manual (Page 46)

Troubleshooting
(continued)
Symptom Remedy
Recording A TV program 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.
The tape ejects when you press
• REC • Check that the safety lab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
• REC • Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a
channel number when recording TV programs; select "L" when
recording from other equipment.
Timer recording The timer does not operate. • 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 has been wound to the beginning.
• 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.
• TTie dock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for
more than three hours. Reset the clock and timer.
• When you lise cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX
CONTROL option is set to ON.
Others A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment
The remote commander does not
function.
• 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.
The channels on the VCR cannot be
changed. • Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF.
The tracking indicator does not
appear on the screen. • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot
be adjusted.
The VCR needs to be deaned. • Qean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft doth, or a soft
doth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questior»s or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dMler.
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