Sony ShowView SLV-SE510B - Manual (Page 74)

74 Troubleshooting
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The picture rolls
vertically during picture
search. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no
sound. • The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
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No TV programme
appears on the TV
screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL
and aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF
(see page 19).
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR.
• Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from
other equipment.
TV reception is poor. • Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure NORME (L or B/G) in the REGLAGE DES
CHAINES menu is set to the same system used in your
local area.
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 (see page 43).
The tape is ejected when
you press z ENR. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 43).
Nothing happens when
you press z ENR. • Make sure the tape is not at its end.
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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 programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
The SHOWVIEW menu
or the MINUTERIE
menu does not appear. • Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM. in the OPTIONS-2
menu is set correctly (see page 70).
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