Sony SLV-D993P AZ Operating Instructions Manual page 111

Symptom
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 REC.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The selected input line connector
number does not appear in the
display window.
Remedy
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
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 INPUT SELECT
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 the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
• 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 other equipment is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the mains for more than one minute. Reset the clock and
timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
111
Troubleshooting