Sony ShowView SLV-SE230D Operating Instructions Manual page 76

Symptom
The VPS/PDC function
does not operate
properly.
You cannot watch PAY-
TV/Canal Plus
programmes when the
VCR is in standby mode.
A PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programme is always
recorded scrambled.
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 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.
The Line Through
function does not
operate.
76 Troubleshooting
Remedy
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be
altered and the VCR might not start recording.
• Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the TV
STATION TABLE menu.
• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
• Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the TV
STATION TABLE menu.
• Check that a tape is not 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.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• 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
benzine.
• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see
page 67).