Sony SLV-690HF - Manual (Page 52)

Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
A TV program does not appear
on the TV screen.
Remedy
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
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The tape ejects when vou press
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Nothing happens when you
press • REC.
No sound is recorded on the
normal audio track.
The timer does not operate.
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A tape cannot be inserted.
You cannot control other TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the V'CR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
Adjust the TV antenna.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Select the correct source with the CH +/- buttons.
Select a channel number when recording TV programs;
select "L" when recording from other equipment.
When not recording SAP sound, make sure the
NORMAL AUDIO option in the ADVANCED
OPTIONS menu is set to MAIN.
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 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 three hours. Reset the clock
and timer.
Check that a tape isn't already in the tape
compartment.
The remote commander does
not function.
.£ The tracking indicator does not
O appear on the screen.
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
I TV i/jVTI^ remote control switch is set
correctly.
The recording condition of the tape is verv poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
Set your TV's code number. The code number resets to
01 when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dr\-, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of sob ent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
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