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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
Remedy
Recording
ATV program does not appearon
¢ Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR, or set it to video
the TV screen.
input.
TV reception is poor.
¢ Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape ejects when you press
¢ Check that the safety tab has not been slid to show the red portion
@ REC.
underneath.
Nothing happens when you press
= * ~Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.
@ REC or TIMER RECON/OFF.
_—®_ Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a
channel number when recording TV programs; select "L1" or "L2"
when recording from other equipment.
The timer does not operate.
¢ Check that the clock is set. The clock and timer stop if the VCR is
disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour.
¢ Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Check that the safety tab has not been slid to show the red portion
underneath.
Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.
Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
Check that the cable box is turned on.
When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX
CONTROL option is set to ON.
Timer recording
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A tape cannot be inserted.
¢ Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
¢ Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
rs
function.
sensor on the VCR.
¢ Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if
they are weak.
¢ Set the COMMAND MODE, VTR1, VTR2, or VTR3, to the same
position on both the VCR and the remote commander.
;
The channels on the VCR cannot be
¢ Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF.
changed.
You cannot control other TVs.
¢ Set your TV's code number. The code number resets to 1 when you
replace the batteries in the remote commander.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
¢ Clean 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.
When you do synchronized
° The LANC mode of the other VCR is set to S (see page 32).
editing, you can't control the other
* The LANC mode of this VCR is set to M (see page 32).
VCR from this VCR.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony service facility.
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