Sony SLV-SE220D - Manual (Page 76)

Symptom Remedy
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The VPS/PDC function
does not operate
properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be
altered and the VCR might not start recording.
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You cannot watch PAY-
TV/Canal Plus
programmes when the
VCR is in standby mode.
• Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the TV
STATION TABLE menu.
• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
A PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programme is always
recorded scrambled. • Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
• Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the TV
STATION TABLE menu.
A tape cannot be
inserted.
• Check that a tape is not 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.
• Make sure the |TV| / IVIDEOI remote control switch is set
correctly.
The selected input line
connector number does
not appear in the display
window.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
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The tracking meter does
not appear on the TV
screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other
TVs.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change
when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The display window
becomes dim.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR 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.
The Line Through
function does not
operate. • Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see
page 67).
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