Sony SLV-M91HF - Manual (Page 70)

Troubleshooting (continued)
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Symptom Remedy
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.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a diarmel number when recording TV
programs; select "LI" or "L2" when recording from
other equipment.
TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.
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.
The tape is ejected when you
press # REC. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you
press # REC. • Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• The current position of tfie tape is record protected.
Search for the recording available space.
Recording stops halfway. If the tape contains a protected program, recording
automatically stops before die protected program. Use
another tape which has enough recording space.
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.
The recording start point overlaps the protected
program.
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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