Sony SLV-SE100A1, SLV-SE100A2 Operating Instructions Manual page 82

Symptom
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander
does not function.
The selected input line
connector number does not
appear in the display
window.
The SMARTLINK function
does not work.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen.
You cannot control other
TVs.
The display window
becomes dim.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
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Troubleshooting
Remedy
• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.
• 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 [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set
correctly.
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to LINE3 (or LINE2) (see page 75).
• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC,
EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.
• Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your
TV.
• Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC-
recorded tape.
• Set your TV's code number. The code number may change when
you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is
in standby or timer recording mode.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
• Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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