Sony RDR-VX500 - Manual (Page 111)

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Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
VHS Playback
The playback picture 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.
The picture is not clear.
, Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/–
buttons.
, The video heads are dirty (see page 113). Clean
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.
, The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more
information.
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
cord connection.
VHS Recording
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
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 CH +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel
number when recording TV programs; select
“LINE1” or “LINE2” 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 z REC.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press z REC.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VHS Timer recording
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.
, Check that the cable box is turned on.
, The clock stops if the VCR-DVD recorder 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.
, The timer recording will not be activated if the
recorder is on at the preset time.
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
menu has priority (page 70).
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