Sony SLV-SE220D - Manual (Page 75)

Symptom Remedy
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The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is
not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the
display window is
flashing.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head
cleaning cassette as explained above.
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• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR (see page 22).
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor. • Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
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 42).
The tape is ejected when
you press Z REC.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 42).
Nothing happens when
you press 9 REC.
• 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.
Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
The SHOWVIEWmenu
or the TIMER
PROGRAMMING menu
does not appear. • Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION
menu is set correctly (see page 69).
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