Sony SLV-N700 Operating Instructions Manual page 58

Symptom Remedy
The timer does not operate.
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Check that the clock is set.
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Make sure a tape has been inserted.
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Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
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Make sure the tape is not at its end.
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Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
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Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
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Check that the cable box is turned on.
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The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall
outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and
timer.
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Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
A tape cannot be inserted.
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Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
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Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
function. remote sensor on the VCR.
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Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
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Make sure the *TV /VIDEO switch is set correctly.
g The tracking meter does not appear
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The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
5 on the screen.
tracking cannot be adjusted.
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You cannot control other TVs.
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Set your TV's code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
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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.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
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Normal picture
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Rough picture
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Unclear picture
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No picture (or
black 81 white
screen appears)
initial
contamination
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Troubleshooting