Sony SLV-N77 - Manual (Page 63)

Symptom Remedy
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.
• Checkthatthecableboxisturnedon.
• The clock stops if the 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.
A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
inaction. • 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 tracking meter does not appear
on the 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 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.
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
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initial
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