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Symptom
The picture rolls
vertically during picture
search.
The picture has no
sound.
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is
not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the
display window is
flashing.
No TV programme
appears on the TV
screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as
soon as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when
you press z ENR.
Nothing happens when
you press z ENR.
The timer does not
operate.
Remedy
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a
Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure SYS. (L/L' or B/G) in the RECHERCHE
MANUELLE menu is set to the same system in your local
area.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 40).
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 40).
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• 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
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
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